Job summary The appointee will join the Foot and Ankle Unit within the Orthopaedic Team and will be expected to participate in all facets of the provision care for patients with foot and ankle pathology present to the hospital.
They will be expected to care for patients both in the clinic and operating theatre setting.
There will be an expectation through the year that the successful candidate will progress towards independent practice but will be supported by the five consultants within the unit during this time.
Main duties of the job The successful candidate may be asked to undertake some middle grade general orthopaedic on call, but will not formally be on the rota.
These on call commitments will only be undertaken after the rota co-ordinator has confirmed with the foot and ankle consultants that they will not unduly interfere with the fellowship.
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Job description Job responsibilities Assessment of patients in clinicCare for the patients on the wardUndertaking surgical procedures on patients with foot and ankle pathologyHelping on an ad hoc basis with the middle grade on call rota as aboveThe successful candidate will be expected to start this role in September2025.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Higher professional training in Trauma & Orthopaedics Full GMC registration with license to practice Desirable BSc or alternative Experience Essential Foot & Ankle experience at Specialist Registrar level or alternative Clinical Skills Essential Demonstrable experience of Foot & Ankle surgery Understanding of clinical risk management Desirable FRCS T&O IT skills Breadth of experience in and outside speciality Effective, confident presentation ability Other Essential Understanding the principles of research and demonstrating research experience Evidence in participation of audit Good oral and written communication skills Publications Prizes and honours Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making Probity Ability to organise oneself and prioritise clinical need Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams Understanding of the NHS, Clinical Governance and resource constraints Evidence of teaching experience, particularly junior medical staff, and a willingness to contribute to teaching Knowledge Essential Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge Knowledge and use of evidence-based practice