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Senior Clinical Fellow for Oncology and Complex Arthroplasty

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham, B31 2AP Posted 21 October 2026 Apply by 18 November 2026
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Salary for this role£67,325 – £76,582 a year
Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year
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Role description

Job summary

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to employ a Senior Fellow in Orthopaedic Oncology and Joint Reconstruction on a 12 month fixed term contract. The appointee will have orthopaedic oncology and joint reconstruction commitments principally to allow for consultant level cover to orthopaedic oncology sessions and the responsibility for inpatient care of those orthopaedic oncology and arthroplasty patients.

Main duties of the job

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 week research sessions will be made available for ongoing research and audit commitments.

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.

Clinic and operating theatres times may vary depending on availability.

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

This is not an exhaustive list of duties, and a regular review will take place with the postholder as part of their ongoing development and performance management.

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.

The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.

The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.

If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.

Details

Date posted

21 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

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

303-8359368

Job locations

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital

Bristol Rd, South

Birmingham

B31 2AP

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the full Job description and person specification for more information about the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work within a multidisciplinary environment
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Understanding of audit and research principles

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in both orthopaedic oncology and joint replacement surgery
  • Competent in managing patients with hip and knee conditions

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

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital

Bristol Rd, South

Birmingham

B31 2AP

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.roh.nhs.uk/


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