Senior Clinical Fellow Interest in Young Adult Hip Surgery

Overview

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital is seeking to recruit a Senior Fellow in Young Adult Hip Surgery from August 2026 for a 6- to 12-month period to increase capacity and improve delivery of high-quality surgery to patients referred from General Practitioners, Triage services and other Secondary or Tertiary care providers. At the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, you would join the Young Adult Hip group within the Large Joints department.

The current team comprises 11 colleagues with 3 having a particular interest in the management of Young Adult Hip conditions. The post-holder is expected to have a predominant interest in Young Adult Hip and Hip Preservation surgery, including hip arthroscopy, pelvic/femoral osteotomy and complex arthroplasty surgery focusing on femoroacetabular impingement, hip dysplasia, traumatic soft tissue hip conditions or sequelae of paediatric hip pathology (e.g., Perthes disease or SUFE), including arthroplasty in cases with complex anatomy.

A flexible approach to working with colleagues and other members of the Multidisciplinary team is expected to maximise efficiency within the department. The department undertakes a comprehensive range of hip and knee surgical procedures. It is intended that the appointee will have a particular interest in Young Adult Hip Surgery, so appropriate demonstration of quality fellowship training is essential.

• Participate in clinical governance and quality improvement activities as part of the Trusts structure to monitor, maintain and develop quality and effectiveness of care.
• Audit personal clinical practice and involvement in department/speciality reviews.
• Continuing professional development and meeting the requirements for Continuing Medical Education defined by the relevant Royal College, with study leave support available.
• Maintain awareness of professional standards and undertake safe and ethical clinical practice.
• Respond promptly to any circumstances which may result in increased clinical risk of adverse outcomes.
• Ward-based cover is provided by junior doctors and an ANP. The department is supported by a Consultant Physiotherapist, an ESP, a Physician Associate and a part-time Theatre Assistant.
• Participate in all aspects of the Clinical Governance structure developed by the Trusts to monitor, maintain and develop the quality and effectiveness of care.

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery locally, nationally and internationally. The Trust is committed to developing medical staff through appraisal and supports flexible working arrangements, Disability Confident Interview Scheme, inclusive culture, and equal opportunities as an employer.