Ankle Research Fellow

Role: Ankle Research Fellow

Town / Site: The Wellington Hospital, St Johns Wood - London.

Contract: 12 Month FTC

Full time / Part time: Full Time or Part Time.

Permanent: There are opportunities for additional shifts, by joining our Bank (internal locums).

Salary: Highly Competitive.

We're looking for an Ankle Research Fellow to join our fantastic medical team at The Wellington Hospital located in St Johns Wood, London. As an Ankle Clinical Research Fellow, you will be an integral part of the MSK team, supporting consultants and the clinical team at the London Ankle & Arthritis Centre (LAAC). This fellowship is designed to shape you into a leader in the field of ankle arthritis surgery, equipping you with skills as a teacher and researcher, with an emphasis on evidence-based practices and significant research output. This role offers you great variety. You will be part of the elective team, ward care team, and research team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in clinical activities within the MSK specialty, supporting LAAC consultants in the operating theatre during elective procedures.
• Oversee the Surgical Resident Doctor (RMO), assisting with routine tasks such as clerking, prescribing TTOs, and supporting consultants on ward rounds.
• Assist with data capture and analysis for ankle arthritis research and audit studies.
• Support micro-projects such as "Prodense in Preoperative Bone Cyst Management" and "Evaluation of Prophecy Adoption Curves."
• Contribute to publication activities, including research topics like Total Ankle Replacement versus Ankle Arthrodesis.

It's a unique opportunity to join a company operating at the very forefront of clinical innovation where you can work with, and learn from some of the country's leading consultants. All in a world-class environment, equipped with the very latest technology, such as robotics, and some of the most advanced therapies and treatments currently licensed in the UK. And, with exceptionally strong colleague to patient ratios, you'll have all the time you need to provide truly bespoke care to your patients.

While we are a Consultant Led Service, we believe in empowering our Resident Doctors, so your role could expand as much as you wish. You'll have the chance to be involved in audits, projects and quality improvement initiatives alongside the opportunity to join a variety of internal networks. This could be to help steer the services you deliver, speaking up or patient satisfaction focus groups, clinical governance or MDT meetings. Giving you an opportunity to network with your peers, share best practice and expand your knowledge in an unrivalled setting.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

What you'll bring:

• GMC Registration
• Relevant Medical Qualifications
• Higher Surgical Training in Orthopaedics
• Competence in performing common foot and ankle procedures
• Experience in managing patients under consultant supervision (logbook evidence)
• Strong understanding of research principles and methodology
• Knowledge of clinical governance & audit processes
• Evidence of a publication track record

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we're one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That's why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As an Ankle Research Fellow you'll be eligible for:

• For 40 hours full time contracts, 264 hours holiday each year (inclusive of bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you. This is pro-rata for part time contracts.
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover