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Trust Doctor in T&O (ST6-8) MRC Fellowship in Knee Surgery
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 344-5863MEDQEH
Job summary
The fellowship is a clinical and research training position for a period of 12 months. During this time the fellow will work under the supervision of the MRC Lead. You will also availability to cover lists with all four of the consultants that cover arthroplasty and revision knee surgery.
The aim of the fellowship is to prepare the individual for a sub specialist career in complex knee surgery, and it is expected that by the end of the fellowship, the fellow should be able to plan and independently execute knee arthroplasty cases. There will also be exposure to primary and revision arthroplasty surgery, as well as unicompartmental arthroplasty and osteotomy. Fellows also have a commitment to the general orthopaedic trauma on call rota, sharing an on-call position amongst the middle gra
Main duties of the job
The Fellow is responsible for the daily assessment of all in-patients of his/her named Consultant at the EOC and should let the Consultant know if any problems arise.
There is a training Registrar attached to the Unit and ward based junior trainees. The Registrar is given prime responsibility for the daily assessment of trauma in-patients but will also be involved with clinical work on the Knee Unit. When the Fellow is away he/she should liaise closely with the ward doctors and Registrar on the Knee Unit to trouble-shoot problems for all firms and to contact the responsible Consultant in the event that a problem arises
About us
Inpatient trauma surgery is carried out on 2 sites; the William Harvey Hospital (Ashford), and The Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital (Margate). Elective surgery is carried out at the Elective Orthopaedic Centre (EOC) at Kent and Canterbury Hospital (Canterbury). Day case surgery is performed at all the three of the sites above. Outpatient clinics are held on all the above sites, cottage hospitals and GP Surgery at Folkestone, Dover, Deal and Estuary View, Whitstable. We offer 27 days' annual leave and active support for study, quality improvement and patient safety work as part of our 'We care' improvement journey, and medical education and research. We offer 27 days' annual leave and active support for study, quality improvement and patient safety work as part of our 'We care' improvement journey, and medical education and research.
Details
Date posted
04 August 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£67,325 to £76,582 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number
344-5863MEDQEH
Job locations
QEQM
Ramsgate Road
Margate
CT9 4BG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For detailed job description and main responsibilities, please see attached Job Description and Person Specification is supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For detailed job description and main responsibilities, please see attached Job Description and Person Specification is supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration and licence to practice
- Have completed at basic postgraduate training at CT level in a relevant training programme.
- Applicants should have completed a general training in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery and by the time of taking up the post have obtained the FRCS(Orth) examinations or equivalent and be eligible for CCST (or equivalent)
- ATS with ALTS
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification - clinical/education
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Worked within the NHS Possess a wide range of clinical skills, knowledge and IT expertise.
- Enthusiastic, keen to learn and develop skills.
- Have good sound professional judgement
Clinical governance
Essential
- Worked within the NHS Possess a wide range of clinical skills, knowledge and IT expertise.
- Enthusiastic, keen to learn and develop skills.
- Have good sound professional judgement
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration and licence to practice
- Have completed at basic postgraduate training at CT level in a relevant training programme.
- Applicants should have completed a general training in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery and by the time of taking up the post have obtained the FRCS(Orth) examinations or equivalent and be eligible for CCST (or equivalent)
- ATS with ALTS
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification - clinical/education
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Worked within the NHS Possess a wide range of clinical skills, knowledge and IT expertise.
- Enthusiastic, keen to learn and develop skills.
- Have good sound professional judgement
Clinical governance
Essential
- Worked within the NHS Possess a wide range of clinical skills, knowledge and IT expertise.
- Enthusiastic, keen to learn and develop skills.
- Have good sound professional judgement
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
QEQM
Ramsgate Road
Margate
CT9 4BG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
QEQM
Ramsgate Road
Margate
CT9 4BG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)