Job summary
- Main area
- Elective Orthopaedics
- Grade
- Senior Fellow
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (August 25 - August 26)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Job ref
- 164-7276154
- Employer
- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- City Hospital
- Town
- Nottingham
- Salary
- £70,425 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Foot & Ankle Fellow
Senior Fellow
Job overview
Applications are invited for a full-time Foot & Ankle Fellow, commencing in August 2025 for a 12 month period. The successful candidate will join the Foot & Ankle team within the Elective Orthopaedic specialty at Nottingham University Hospital's. Applicants will also be considered for future start dates.
This post would be suited to Specialist Registrars/Residents who are nearing completion of their training and wish to undertake a Fellowship experience in Adult Foot and Ankle Surgery. FRCS (Tr&Orth) or equivalent is essential.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will join the Foot and Ankle team of 5 consultant trainers and their colleagues; specialising in foot and ankle surgery. The job will include; supervised training in specialist clinics and operating, once signed off independent operating, and research opportunities.
Working for our organisation
Every day, our teams at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) make a difference. We save lives, we improve lives and we usher in new life. We are proud to play a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of people in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and our surrounding communities.
With more than 18,000 colleagues, we are the largest employer in Nottinghamshire and one of the biggest and busiest NHS Trusts in the country, serving more than 2.5m residents of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire and a further four million people across the East Midlands and beyond.
We provide a range of national and internationally renowned specialist services and we are at the forefront of new surgical procedures and research programmes. We are home to the East Midlands Major Trauma Centre, the Nottingham Children's Hospital and in partnership with the University of Nottingham we host a Biomedical Research Centre carrying out vital research into hearing, digestive diseases, respiratory, musculoskeletal disease, mental health and imaging.
As a teaching hospital, we are instrumental in the education and training of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals. We are proud of our strong relationships with universities across the East Midlands, including the University of Nottingham, Nottingham Trent University and Loughborough University.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The fellowship offers advanced training across the breadth of foot and ankle surgery. Please refer to the job description attached to this vacancy for the full details.
Person specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- Full GMC registration
- Evidence of training progression FRCS orth, FRCSC, FRACS
Experience
Essential criteria
- Completed pre-registration year (or equivalent outside of UK).
- Recent experience (last 6 months) and familiarity with UK Hospital systems & practices (or equivalent).
- At least 4 years’ experience in Orthopaedics
- Complete or approaching completion of SpR Training.
Desirable criteria
- Experience in Healthcare
- Experience of using healthcare IT systems
Knowledge/ Clinical skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of understanding and application of knowledge of specialty.
- Willing to seek help from senior colleagues as appropriate. Completion of MRCS/ FRCS or equivalent
- Competent in history taking and examination Skills.
- Competent in basic surgical skills.
Desirable criteria
- Has attended cadaveric Foot and Ankle workshops
Research/ Publications
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate interest in research with at least one prior Publication/ presentation.
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of contribution to published research in Foot and Ankle
Teaching
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate experience in teaching
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s behavioural standards
Communication and Relationship skills
Essential criteria
- Able to communicate effectively with patients and their relatives.
- Able to establish good working relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to work with colleagues as part of a Team.
- Enthusiasm.
- Maturity.
Desirable criteria
- Good oral and written Presentation skills
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
- Martin Raglan
- Job title
- Foot& Ankle Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01159691169
- Additional information
Please contact Mr Raglan's secretary for any further information or informal visits.
0115 9249924 ext 74275
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