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Job overview
The Orthopaedic Surgery Department at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust seeks applications for Post CCT Hip Arthroplasty Fellows to fill the period from October 2026 to October 2027.
You will join a team of 22 Registrar/Clinical Fellow grade trainees and 12 Senior House Officers/Trust Doctors.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to provide an orthopaedic and trauma service in conjunction with colleagues.
You will be working on the Hip Unit at Guy’s Hospital covering primary and revision arthroplasty.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This post is suitable for a post CCT surgeon wishing to expand their primary, complex primary and revision hip replacement experience.
The candidates will be expected to participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care, including an out of hours commitment.
You will also be expected to take an active part in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training and contribute to the management of the clinical service and service development.
The successful candidate will also be expected:
- To provide high quality orthopaedic services to the Trust patients including the development of the service.
- To participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care, including theatres, clinics and wards.
- To participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training
- To gain further experience and develop an expertise in the management of orthopaedic conditions.
- To participate in a relevant research project and audits.
Applicant requirements
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.
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council.
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management.
Desirable
- Experience in clinical guideline development
- Appraisal training
Research
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research.
Desirable
- Evidence of original research.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training.
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Evidence of participation in the development of clinical services.
Management
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management.
Desirable
- Management training or qualification
- Evidence of leadership in the development of clinical services.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive clinical experience in orthopaedics and of the services provided at GSTT relating to this field (a validated logbook must be included with the application).
Desirable
- Previous fellowship
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to carry out routine primary replacement independently
Desirable
- Previous surgical experience
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- FRCS (Trauma and Orthopaedics)
- Post CCT
Desirable
- Higher degree
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This advert is for Senior Hip Clinical Fellow in Orthopaedics (Arthroplasty) with Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust in Guy's Hospital, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery role. The advertised salary is £76582.00. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (1 year). The application deadline is 11 Sep 2026.
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