Job overview
This is a prestigious Fellowship post available in Foot and Ankle Surgery. This is an excellent opportunity within the Foot and Ankle unit at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust. The Foot and Ankle unit has four full time specialist consultants, Mr Rupinderbir Singh Deol, Mr Karanjeev Singh Johal, Mr Simon Mordecai and Mr Atef Hakmi.
This is 2 x fixed term appointments for 6 months based at Lister Hospital in Stevenage to commence from October 2026 and April 2027. The post is full time with no on call commitments. The post is not recognised for training and is designed to provide a platform for a post CCT surgeon to make the next step towards working as a consultant.
The Fellow will be exposed to and expected to participate in all aspects of foot and ankle surgery work closely with all the supervising consultants. There are regular weekly elective and trauma lists as well as exposure and participation with the diabetic foot MDT service. There is scope for parallel and independent operating lists and clinics depending on the progress of the fellow over the year.
Main duties of the job
The Fellow will be actively involved in research and audit and will be responsible for running the MDT meeting. They will be expected to participate in the department’s research program and would be supported in initiating original research. The fellow should aim to publish two peer reviewed publications over the year. The fellow will be supported in these activities with dedicated sessions for research and access to the research nurse.
The post holder will be encouraged to participate in audits, presentations and teachings. Although, this post is not recognised for training the appointee will be encouraged in their training and development within the role.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
In the paragraphs above you have read an overview about the role we would like to offer and general information about main duties of the post holder. Please see attached – job description which describes in full details the duties, responsibilities and reporting relationships of the advertising role.
Person specification
Fitness to Practice
Essential
- Evidence of engagement with appraisal and revalidation
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in Trauma and Orthopaedics
- Demonstrate aptitude for practical skills e.g. hand-eye co-ordination, dexterity, visuospatial awareness
- Demonstrable interest in and comprehension of orthopaedics
Desirable
- Experience in Trauma and Orthopaedics at Registrar level
- NHS experience
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- Hold a current licence to practice from the General Medical Council
- FRCS/MRCS or equivalent
- Advanced Life Support Certificate or equivalent
Desirable
- Holds CCT and FRCS (Tr&Orth) or equivalent.
- Additional qualification such as BSc,MD.
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This advert is for Post CCT Fellowship in Foot & Ankle Surgery with East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust in Stevenage, East of England, 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 (12 months, fixed term). The application deadline is 26 Jul 2026.
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