Clinical Fellowship - Arthroplasty in Oswestry

Main area Arthroplasty Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 5b (MT09) Contract 12 months (Fixed Term Contract/Full Time Hours,12 month training post from August 2027) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week Job ref 224-PA20260803854-A

Employer The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital Town Shropshire Salary £77,348 Per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 09/10/2026 23:59

Clinical Fellowship - Arthroplasty

NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 5b (MT09)

Here at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, we are very proud of our reputation for providing outstanding care to our patients.

In the National Staff Survey, 69% of our staff would recommend the Trust as a place to work and 91% would recommend the hospital to a friend or family for treatment. 79% of staff say patient care is our top priority.

Our continued success is accomplished through the skills and expertise of our staff, which is underpinned by our values: Professional, Excellence, Respect, Friendly, Inclusive and Caring.

Job overview

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH), Oswestry, is delighted to offer the Oswestry McGeoch Fellowship, a post-CCT fellowship designed to prepare successful candidates for life as a Consultant Arthroplasty Surgeon.

Named in honour of the late Mr Christopher McGeoch, who established the Arthroplasty Department at RJAH in 1998, this fellowship provides advanced training in primary hip arthroplasty, primary knee arthroplasty, and revision hip arthroplasty within one of the UK's leading specialist orthopaedic centres.

RJAH is recognised nationally and internationally for excellence in orthopaedic surgery and education. As one of the highest-volume arthroplasty units in the country, the department offers an outstanding clinical environment for fellowship training. In 2025, the unit performed 1,586 primary total hip replacements, 1,655 primary total knee replacements, and 157 revision total hip replacements. This case volume ensures exposure to a comprehensive spectrum of arthroplasty practice, ranging from routine primary joint replacement to complex revision surgery. As well as the full spectrum of revision surgery, the successful candidates will be exposed to fully cemented, hybrid and uncemented primary THR.

Main duties of the job

The fellowship will be supervised by Mr Robin Banerjee and is specifically designed to bridge the gap between specialist training and independent Consultant practice. The successful applicant will gain extensive operative experience, develop confidence in decision-making and surgical planning, and acquire the skills required to manage both straightforward and complex arthroplasty patients.

The proposed timetable includes two and a half days of operating each week, alongside dedicated outpatient clinic experience and revision MDT. Operative exposure will include primary hip replacement, primary knee replacement, and revision hip arthroplasty, with opportunities to observe and participate in complex revision cases performed by other consultants within the department.

In addition to clinical training, the fellowship includes protected time for research, audit, and quality improvement activities. Fellows will be encouraged to present their work at national and international meetings and to produce peer-reviewed publications.

The Oswestry McGeoch Fellowship offers a unique opportunity to train within a world-renowned Orthopaedic Hospital, benefit from exceptional mentorship, and gain high-volume exposure to contemporary arthroplasty practice. It is an ideal fellowship for ambitious post-CCT surgeons wishing to develop the skills, experience, and confidence required for a successful Consultant career in hip and knee arthroplasty.

Working for our organisation

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.

Joining RJAH is more than just a job – we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.

We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities – including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans’ Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).

RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.

The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.

We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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The post-holder will be an integral member of the Lower Limb Arthroplasty team and will work closely with Mr Banerjee, Mr Duckett and the wider multidisciplinary team. The fellowship is designed to provide advanced subspecialty experience in hip and knee arthroplasty and to facilitate the transition to independent consultant practice.

The post-holder will:

• Participate in regular elective operating lists, gaining experience in primary hip and knee, and revision hip arthroplasty.
• Develop advanced operative skills in complex primary and revision arthroplasty, including management of bone loss, injection and other complex reconstructive problems, as appropriate to their experience and training needs.
• Undertake operative procedures with a graduated level of responsibility, progressing from supervised to independent operating where appropriate and where the supervising consultant is satisfied with the fellow’s competence.
• Participate in the assessment and management of patients undergoing arthroplasty, including pre-operative assessment, operative planning and post-operative care.
• Attend regular outpatient clinics, including pre-operative, post-operative and specialist arthroplasty clinics, with opportunities to develop independent clinical decision‑making under appropriate supervision.
• Participate in the management of elective inpatients, including ward rounds, assessment of post-operative patients and management of complications.
• Participate in the multidisciplinary management of complex arthroplasty patients, including relevant infection, radiology and other specialist MDT meetings.
• Gain experience in the investigation and management of periprosthetic joint infection, including revision strategies and staged treatment where applicable.
• Participate in departmental teaching of medical students and resident doctors.
• Participate in clinical audit, research and quality improvement projects relevant to arthroplasty surgery.
• Be encouraged and supported to present research and audit work at regional, national and international meetings and to publish relevant work.
• Maintain an appropriate operative logbook and portfolio and participate in regular appraisal and educational supervision.

The post-holder will be expected to demonstrate progressive development throughout the fellowship, with increasing autonomy in clinical assessment, decision-making and operative practice where appropriate. The precise level of independent practice will be determined by the fellow’s experience, competence and the clinical circumstances, with consultant support available at all times.

The fellowship is intended to provide advanced subspecialty training and experience in preparation for a future substantive consultant appointment in lower limb arthroplasty.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Full registration with the GMC at the time of appointment
• FRCS Orth
• On, or anticipate being on, GMC specialty register for Trauma and Orthopaedics at time of appointment.
• Higher Degree (MSc, PhD) and or Teaching qualification

Experience

• Commitment to lower limb arthroplasty
• Evidence of experience in lower limb arthroplasty / complex revisions demonstrated by a log book
• Experience as first surgeon in 200 plus primary arthroplasty operations

Skills

• Relevant publications and presentations in arthroplasty.
• Attendance at appropriate specialty meetings (e.g. British Hip Society)

Important

Your application form must include a complete record of your employment history. Please explain any gaps in your employment/education history and reasons for these gaps. The Trust maintains the right to withdraw an employment offer or terminate employment if it is later found that an application for employment contained false, mis‑leading or inaccurate information. For the avoidance of doubt this would include omissions of previous periods of employment or reasons given for gaps in employment.

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