Clinical Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics (Limb Reconstruction)

Job overview

This post provides an opportunity to gain experience in limb reconstruction techniques in a leading limb reconstruction unit.

It is envisaged that the successful candidate will develop skills to pursue a career in adult or paediatric limb reconstruction. The weekly programme is flexible and the emphasis is on the involvement in the management of patients with limb injuries as well as the surgical treatment of congenital and acquired limb deformity.

This is a 6 month fixed term.  Suitable applicants need to be ST8+/post-CCT.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be able to attend up to 9 operating sessions per week as well as being involved in the clinic and ward management of limb reconstruction patients. The post holder will also be expected to liaise with the staff on the unit and participate in the planning and organisation and post operative care of the unit patients.

Although there is an emphasis on the use of Ilizarov techniques and the Taylor Spatial frame, a significant proportion of patients will be treated with internal fixation. There will be opportunities to undertake surgery on peri-articular fractures and other complex primary trauma as well as the use of cutting edge techniques pioneered in the unit.

The successful candidate will be expected to take an active role in clinical research and teaching. The post holder is also expected to contribute to clinical papers and audit as a result of work undertaken by the Limb Reconstruction Team.

Although there is no formal on call commitment within the post there may be opportunities where on call duties may be possible.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more in-depth information about this role, please read the attached Job Description document. Thank you.