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Foot & Ankle Fellow

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Nottingham, NG5 1PB £76,582 a year Fixed-Term Posted 4 September 2026 Apply by 14 September 2026

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Role description

Job summary

Applications are invited for a full-time Foot & Ankle Fellow, commencing in February 2027 for a 6 month period. The successful candidate will join the Foot & Ankle team within the Elective Orthopaedic specialty at Nottingham University Hospital's. Applicants will also be considered for future start dates.

This post would be suited to Specialist Registrars/Residents who are nearing completion of their training and wish to undertake a Fellowship experience in Adult Foot and Ankle Surgery. FRCS (Tr&Orth) or equivalent is essential.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will join the Foot and Ankle team of 5 consultant trainers and their colleagues; specialising in foot and ankle surgery. The job will include; supervised training in specialist clinics and operating, once signed off independent operating, and research opportunities.

About us

Every day, our teams at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) make a difference. We save lives, we improve lives and we usher in new life. We are proud to play a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of people in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and our surrounding communities.

With more than 18,000 colleagues, we are the largest employer in Nottinghamshire and one of the biggest and busiest NHS Trusts in the country, serving more than 2.5m residents of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire and a further four million people across the East Midlands and beyond.

We provide a range of national and internationally renowned specialist services and we are at the forefront of new surgical procedures and research programmes. We are home to the East Midlands Major Trauma Centre, the Nottingham Children's Hospital and in partnership with the University of Nottingham we host a Biomedical Research Centre carrying out vital research into hearing, digestive diseases, respiratory, musculoskeletal disease, mental health and imaging.

As a teaching hospital, we are instrumental in the education and training of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals. We are proud of our strong relationships with universities across the East Midlands, including the University of Nottingham, Nottingham Trent University and Loughborough University.

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£76,582 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

164-7040517

Job locations

Nottingham City Hospital Campus

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

The fellowship offers advanced training across the breadth of foot and ankle surgery. Please refer to the job description attached to this vacancy for the full details.

Person Specification

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

  • Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards

Training & Qualifications

Essential

  • GMC Registration
  • MRCS (or equivalent)
  • FRCS (Tr & Orth)

Experience

Essential

  • Previous registrar level experience in Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery
  • CCT in Trauma & Orthopaedics

Team Working

Essential

  • Demonstrates ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

Research

Essential

  • Participation in research/ audit projects

Desirable

  • National/ international presentations
  • Publications relevant to shoulder & elbow surgery

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

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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

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Nottingham City Hospital Campus

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/

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