Job overview
This is a 12-month fixed term appointment to the Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to work as a Foot & Ankle Fellow, under the supervision of fellowship trained Orthopaedic Consultants who are sub-specialised in foot and ankle surgery. This role is identified as an important part of the Trust’s strategy to remain a preferred provider to local Health Authorities and Clinical Commissioning Groups across a wide range of hospital services.
The appointment will enhance an existing successful track record of a Unit, which has an enviable reputation for good quality patient care and the determination to build upon this.
Start date – 1st September 2027
Main duties of the job
- Contribute to the provision of a comprehensive, high quality foot and ankle service at the Trust
- Deliver clinical sessions in out-patients and theatres
- Take a lead role in the department’s current foot and ankle research portfolio
- Assist in the teaching and training of junior surgical colleagues and allied health professionals
The successful candidate will be expected to achieve competencies and objectives during the post that will include:
- Assessment, investigation and diagnosis of all foot and ankle conditions in out-patients
- Hallux valgus surgery
- Lesser toe surgeries
- Fusions (1st MTPJ, midfoot, hindfoot)
- Ankle arthroscopy
- Ankle ligament reconstruction
- Total ankle replacement
- Achilles tendon repair (minimally-invasive)
- Achilles tendon debridement / reattachment
- Foot and ankle trauma
- Assessment and treatment of paediatric foot & ankle conditions
(Extra sessions delivered as part of the trauma on call service can be discussed at the time of appointment)
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information about this role please see attached Job Description.
If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person specification
Research & Teaching skills
Essential
- Experience in research and audit with appropriate publications within past five years
- Committed to CME
- Commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Experience of training undergraduate and post-graduates
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS (Tr&Orth) or equivalent
- ATLS
- Near completion of higher surgical training or equivalent
Desirable
- • Higher degree
Clinical Experience, skills and Ability
Essential
- Special interest/experience in foot & ankle surgery
- Previous Foot & Ankle Fellowship
Desirable
- Other Skills ie. Surgical/Management
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This advert is for Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Fellow with Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Basingstoke, South East, 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 Contract). The application deadline is 02 Aug 2026.
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