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Job overview
An Orthopaedic Arthroplasty Fellow post is available to commence August/ September 2026.
The successful candidate will join a department of 30 orthopaedic surgeons with special interests in paediatrics, revision hip and knee surgery, shoulder and elbow, hand, soft tissue knee, foot and ankle and Major Trauma Centre trauma surgery. The successful candidates will work closely with the other orthopaedic surgeons and with other professions and departments.
The duties include adult elective orthopaedics in hip and knee arthroplasty and some trauma surgery commitment with no formal out of hours commitments.
Main duties of the job
The duties include adult elective orthopaedics and some trauma surgery commitment with no formal out of hours commitments.
Assist in management of the local and regional arthroplasty and bone and joint infection MDTs.
A specialist interest in hip and knee arthroplasty and revision arthroplasty would be an advantage.
The successful postholder will have a minimum of 4 years specialist orthopaedic training with significant hip and knee surgery experience.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will join an expanding department of currently 30 consultants supported by @ 44 StR Higher/Lower doctors and a very active orthopaedic care of the elderly team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Your timetable will consist of
- 1.5 research/admin sessions per week
- 2 out-patient clinics per week (new and follow-up)
- 4 elective arthroplasty theatre sessions per week
- 0.5 general trauma sessions per week (with any consultant, or as the surgeon)
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Person specification
Other Factors
Essential
- Understanding that research is essential for the development of Orthopaedic joint replacement surgery and desire to take part in research • Registration with GMC
Desirable
- Understand principles, evidence of enthusiasim or participation, understanding of relevance of some research which has been undertaken . Management skills - shows interest, enthusiasim or demonstrates ability.
Knowledge & Expereience
Essential
- Minimum of 4 years specialist orthopaedic training with significant hip and knee surgery experience • Good general knowledge of orthopaedic surgery
Desirable
- Previous experience in joint replacement surgery • Teaching experience
Dissposition/ Attitude/ Motivation
Essential
- Potential to cope with stressful situation and undertake responsability. Good communication skills. Commitments to speciality. Commitment to learning. Good punctuality.
Desirable
- Ability to organise own learning and time • ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team • show initiative
Education, Qualifications & Special Training
Essential
- FRCS (Tr &Orth) or equivalent
Desirable
- Other qualifications in Orthopaedics
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This advert is for Clinical Orthopaedic Arthroplasty Fellow (StR Higher) with University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust in Plymouth, South West, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery role. The advertised salary is £76,582 Per annum. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed Term). The application deadline is 05 Aug 2026.
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