Senior Clinical Fellow - Bone Infection Service

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to employ a Senior Fellow in joint reconstruction on a 9 month fixed term contract.

The appointee will have elective orthopaedic joint reconstruction experience and be interested in developing their skills in the management of prosthetic joint infections, revision of lower limb arthroplasty and limb salvage.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to play an active role in the Hospital's clinical audit programme in accordance with criteria set by the Trust and by the Royal College of Surgeons.

The appointee will be expected to provide teaching and advice to medical students from Birmingham University whilst on their oncology attachment to the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital. Teaching will take place during normal clinical commitments.

During the course of the week research sessions will be made available for ongoing research and audit commitments.

It is anticipated that the appointee will work with each Consultant within the service thus gaining maximum experience.

About us

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.

Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£67,325 to £76,582 a year

per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

303-7630582-B

Job locations

The Royal orthopaedic hospital Birmingham

Bristol Rd, South

Bimringham

B31 2AP

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the Job Description and person specification for detailed duties and responsibilities of the role.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the Job Description and person specification for detailed duties and responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registration with the GMC with a licence to practice
• FRCS (Orthopaedic) or an appropriate higher surgical qualification

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience as an orthopaedic trainee
• Competent in managing patients with hip and knee conditions
• Ideally limb salvage experience

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary environment
• Good interpersonal and organisational skills
• Evidence of publications and/or presentations relating to arthroplasty, limb salvage and prosthetic joint infection

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registration with the GMC with a licence to practice
• FRCS (Orthopaedic) or an appropriate higher surgical qualification

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience as an orthopaedic trainee
• Competent in managing patients with hip and knee conditions
• Ideally limb salvage experience

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary environment
• Good interpersonal and organisational skills
• Evidence of publications and/or presentations relating to arthroplasty, limb salvage and prosthetic joint infection

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 .

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 .

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal orthopaedic hospital Birmingham

Bristol Rd, South

Bimringham

B31 2AP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal orthopaedic hospital Birmingham

Bristol Rd, South

Bimringham

B31 2AP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the Job Description and person specification for detailed duties and responsibilities of the role.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registration with the GMC with a licence to practice
• FRCS (Orthopaedic) or an appropriate higher surgical qualification

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience as an orthopaedic trainee
• Competent in managing patients with hip and knee conditions
• Ideally limb salvage experience

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary environment
• Good interpersonal and organisational skills
• Evidence of publications and/or presentations relating to arthroplasty, limb salvage and prosthetic joint infection