Clinical Orthopaedic Arthroplasty Fellow (StR Higher)

Job summary
An Orthopaedic Arthroplasty Fellow post is available to commence August/ September 2026.

The successful candidate will join a department of 30 orthopaedic surgeons with special interests in paediatrics, revision hip and knee surgery, shoulder and elbow, hand, soft tissue knee, foot and ankle and Major Trauma Centre trauma surgery. The successful candidates will work closely with the other orthopaedic surgeons and with other professions and departments.

The duties include adult elective orthopaedics in hip and knee arthroplasty and some trauma surgery commitment with no formal out of hours commitments.

Main duties of the job
The duties include adult elective orthopaedics and some trauma surgery commitment with no formal out of hours commitments.

Assist in management of the local and regional arthroplasty and bone and joint infection MDTs.

A specialist interest in hip and knee arthroplasty and revision arthroplasty would be an advantage.

The successful postholder will have a minimum of 4 years specialist orthopaedic training with significant hip and knee surgery experience.

About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Details
Date posted: 22 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £76,582 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 216-G3-EME8093162
Job locations: University Hospital Plymouth, Derriford Road, Plymouth, PL6 8DH

Job responsibilities
You will join an expanding department of currently 30 consultants supported by @ 44 StR Higher/Lower doctors and a very active orthopaedic care of the elderly team.

Your timetable will consist of

• 1.5 research/admin sessions per week
• 2 out-patient clinics per week (new and follow-up)
• 4 elective arthroplasty theatre sessions per week
• 0.5 general trauma sessions per week (with any consultant, or as the surgeon)

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Special Training

• FRCS (Tr &Orth) or equivalent

Desirable

• Other qualifications in Orthopaedics

Knowledge & Experience

• Minimum of 4 years specialist orthopaedic training with significant hip and knee surgery experience oGood general knowledge of orthopaedic surgery

Desirable

• Previous experience in joint replacement surgery oTeaching experience

Other Factors

• Understanding that research is essential for the development of Orthopaedic joint replacement surgery and desire to take part in research oRegistration with GMC

Desirable

• Understand principles, evidence of enthusiasim or participation, understanding of relevance of some research which has been undertaken . Management skills - shows interest, enthusiasim or demonstrates ability.

Disposition/ Attitude/ Motivation

• Potential to cope with stressful situation and undertake responsability. Good communication skills. Commitments to speciality. Commitment to learning. Good punctuality.

Desirable

• Ability to organise own learning and time oability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team oshow initiative

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 contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Mr Jonathan Keenen
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