• Job Description

  Req#: C9320-25-0673?language=en&page=84&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  12 month appointment commencing: April 2026

  The post is based at the prestigious Royal Derby Hospital, incorporated within University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust. The Orthopaedic Department at the Royal Derby Hospital has a long history of Orthopaedic innovation and excellence. This thriving department boasts world renowned and leading Orthopaedic Surgeons.

  Applications are invited for this prestigious post, which offers advanced training and experience in all aspects of hip and knee arthroplasty. The post would be most suitable for a trainee with CCT or a year 6 orthopaedic trainee, with FRCS (Orth) or equivalent, Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise at time of application and with a special interest in arthroplasty.

  This is a 12 month appointment, 6 months with predominately hip surgeons and 6 months with predominately knee surgeons; however, candidates who are interested in a 6 month post may also be considered. Please can you also identify when you would be available to commence this Fellowship if successful

  Main duties of the job

  We are very proud that previous post holders have all been able to use the experience and education gained during this fellowship to further their career successfully at consultant level, the huge majority becoming specialist hip/knee Arthroplasty surgeons.

  The Trauma and Orthopaedics Unit at Royal Derby comprises 8 purpose-built state of the art laminar flow theatres as well as dedicated outpatient clinic facilities for both Trauma and Elective patients. As one of the largest Orthopaedic Departments in the country, the full spectrum of hip and knee surgery is performed by the Surgeons in Derby. NJR revision data show the department's arthroplasty results to be second to none in the country.

  The hospital has a state of the art postgraduate training library, and a variety of teaching and clinical audit sessions occur throughout each month. The Royal Derby Hospital runs regular teaching sessions and is committed to career progression and furthering education.

  The Royal Derby Hospital is based in Derby City which is one of the UK's most centrally positioned cities situated on the River Derwent and with excellent connections to London and elsewhere. Derby is a thriving, cohesive, multicultural city where people quickly settle into local communities. Access to the delightful Peak District is extremely easy.

  About us

  As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

  Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

  In return we will offer:

  • Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
  • On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
  • A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

  Key Facts about our Trust:

  • We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
  • We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
  • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
  • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
  • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
  • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
  • We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.

  Details

  Date posted

  29 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Hospital medical and dental staff

  Grade

  Doctor - other

  Salary

  £70,425 a year per annum. Plus enhancements for out of hours working

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  12 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  320-MDR-7166404-DP

  Job locations

  Royal Derby Hospital

  Uttoxeter Road

  Derby

  DE22 3NE

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The Arthroplasty Fellow will be directly involved in the day to day care of the Trauma & Orthopaedic patients admitted to their firm. There is a day to day commitment to clinics & operating sessions with the opportunity to experience the full spectrum of hip and knee surgery including primary hip and knee replacement surgery and revision surgery. The department is a major revision centre and is currently involved in the RACER trial for hips and knees. There are also dedicated trauma lists. There are complex knee and knee MDT meetings to discuss and plan difficult cases.

  It should be noted that this post does not carry with it a National Training Number of right as the focus of the Fellowship has moved towards post CCT super-specialist Training. However, the post holders have in the past always been given retrospective approval by the SAC if the need arose due to their stage of training.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The Arthroplasty Fellow will be directly involved in the day to day care of the Trauma & Orthopaedic patients admitted to their firm. There is a day to day commitment to clinics & operating sessions with the opportunity to experience the full spectrum of hip and knee surgery including primary hip and knee replacement surgery and revision surgery. The department is a major revision centre and is currently involved in the RACER trial for hips and knees. There are also dedicated trauma lists. There are complex knee and knee MDT meetings to discuss and plan difficult cases.

  It should be noted that this post does not carry with it a National Training Number of right as the focus of the Fellowship has moved towards post CCT super-specialist Training. However, the post holders have in the past always been given retrospective approval by the SAC if the need arose due to their stage of training.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • FRCS (Tr & Orth) or equivalent
  • MBBS or equivalent
  • Life Support Qualifications

  Desirable

  • ATLS
  • Additional higher medical/scientific degree relevant to the specialty

  Eligibility

  Essential

  • Full GMC registration with a licence to practise at time of application
  • 7 years postgraduate training with at least 3 years in a relevant speciality training programme or equivalent experience or completencies

  Clinical Knowledge & Skills

  Essential

  • Up to date knowledge of Trauma & Orthopaedics & evidence of an understanding of its application
  • Experience in making clinical decisions & managing risk

  Clinical Governance/Impr. qual. of patient care

  Essential

  • Evidence of interest & experience in teaching junior doctors and medical students
  • Evidence of active participation in audit

  Desirable

  • Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements relevant to Trauma & Orthopaedics

  Clinical knowledge & skills

  Essential

  • Experience in making clinical decisions & managing risk

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • FRCS (Tr & Orth) or equivalent
  • MBBS or equivalent
  • Life Support Qualifications

  Desirable

  • ATLS
  • Additional higher medical/scientific degree relevant to the specialty

  Eligibility

  Essential

  • Full GMC registration with a licence to practise at time of application
  • 7 years postgraduate training with at least 3 years in a relevant speciality training programme or equivalent experience or completencies

  Clinical Knowledge & Skills

  Essential

  • Up to date knowledge of Trauma & Orthopaedics & evidence of an understanding of its application
  • Experience in making clinical decisions & managing risk

  Clinical Governance/Impr. qual. of patient care

  Essential

  • Evidence of interest & experience in teaching junior doctors and medical students
  • Evidence of active participation in audit

  Desirable

  • Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements relevant to Trauma & Orthopaedics

  Clinical knowledge & skills

  Essential

  • Experience in making clinical decisions & managing risk

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Royal Derby Hospital

  Uttoxeter Road

  Derby

  DE22 3NE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Royal Derby Hospital

  Uttoxeter Road

  Derby

  DE22 3NE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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