Job summary
- Main area
- Oncology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed Term)
- Hours
- Full time - 45 hours per week
- Job ref
- 303-7020924-A
- Employer
- The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital
- Town
- Birmingham
- Salary
- £49,909 - £70,425 per annum, pro rata if part-time.
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Senior Clinical Fellow in Oncology and Joint Reconstruction
NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow
Job overview
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to employ Senior Clinical Fellows in Orthopaedic Oncology and Joint Reconstruction on a 12 month fixed term contract. The appointee will have elective orthopaedic oncology and joint reconstruction commitments principally to allow for consultant cover to orthopaedic oncology sessions and the responsibility for inpatient care of those orthopaedic oncology and arthroplasty patients.
Please note the anticipated start date will be August 2025.
Main duties of the job
For a detailed list of the main duties of the job, please see the job description and person specification document.
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital Oncology Service (ROHOS) was founded by Rodney Sneath in the 1980s as the hospital became one of two national referral centres for bone tumours. The hospital received national funding in 1986 for the investigation and management of primary bone tumours treated with endo-prosthetic replacements. The number of referrals significantly increased following that and the unit expanded to its current
workforce of eight consultants and two plastic surgeons along with a nurse consultant. The unit now sees greater than 200 primary bone tumours and 270 soft tissue sarcomas as well as dealing with many cases of benign musculoskeletal tumours. The unit now receives approximately 4000 bone and soft tissue referrals per year. The Oncology team is made up of eight consultants, six clinical fellows, two registrars, a nurse consultant, Macmillan specialist nurses, MDT coordinators, patient liaison officers and administrative staff.
Working for our organisation
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.
Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.
The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.
We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.
The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a detailed description of main duties and responsibilities, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GMC by start date (2)
- FRCS (Orthopaedic) or an appropriate higher surgical qualification
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary environment
- Good interpersonal and organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in both orthopaedic oncology and joint replacement surgery
- Competent in managing patients with hip and knee conditions
- Understanding of audit and research principles
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of publications and/or presentations relating to Oncology
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Vineet Kurisunkal
- Job title
- Consultant Orthopaedic Oncology & Fellowship Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Alternate contact
Lauren Robertson
Oncology clinical Service Manager (non-clinical queries only)
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