Post CCT Senior Clinical Fellow - Foot & Ankle in Wigan

A fixed-term position for a Foot and Ankle Senior Clinical Fellow is available, starting June 2026 until February 2027, with a view to extend. You will be working with a team of five foot and ankle consultant surgeons supported by specialist practitioners and the multidisciplinary team.

Planning and Organisational Duties:

• Attendance at Orthopaedic out-patient clinics/fracture clinics with the Consultant.
• Attendance at Orthopaedic Operating lists (elective and trauma).
• Involvement in the Diabetic foot Multidisciplinary service.
• Ward Cover, clerking of new admissions, attendance at ward rounds.
• Cover for colleagues in Orthopaedic Unit during periods of leave.
• Writing discharge letters, liaising with GPs as necessary regarding discharges.
• Legibly completing outcome proformas in the out-patient clinics.
• Collecting and presenting data for clinical audit meetings.
• Facilitating medical and clinical audit by keeping medical records as prescribed by the Musculo-Skeletal Division.

These duties apply to both NHS and private patients at Wrightington. There will be some scope for independent operating lists for trainees, which may include injections, trauma, and elective surgery.

Main Duties of the Job:

This advanced foot and ankle fellowship is aimed at a senior trainee with an interest in a career in the foot and ankle subspecialty. It is intended for post CCT/CESR level candidates with previous experience and training in foot and ankle surgery. The successful applicant will work with a combination of consultants in the foot and ankle unit.

On the elective site at Wrightington, fellows will gain experience in the whole spectrum of elective foot and ankle pathology, including both elective and trauma pathology, and complex tertiary referrals. The hot trauma site is at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary in Wigan, with commitments here for some fellow job plans.

Working for Our Organisation:

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust provides acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. We value our staff, believing that ‘happy staff makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement and living our values ‘the WWL Way’. We are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, ensuring safe, effective care that acknowledges dignity.

On-Call:

Senior positions may be expected to participate in an on-call rota if the role is predominantly operational.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities:

The Trust will sympathetically consider requests for study leave to further experience and professional qualifications. There is a well-stocked medical library on site with Medline search and internet access. The post holder will be encouraged to take an active part in the postgraduate Training programme. Study leave may be available for attendance at relevant courses, subject to the needs of the service.

Work Circumstances & On-Call:

Applications for annual leave, study leave, statutory holidays, and days in lieu should be approved by the Consultants and submitted at least 6 weeks prior to the period of leave. Only two doctors should be on leave at any one time to facilitate cover by colleagues. The Junior doctor accepts that they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate Consultant.

Contracted Hours:

The standard working week is 40 hours. Participation in the orthopaedic registrar rota may be required.

Person Specification:

• Qualifications: M.B. Ch.B. or equivalent, full registration with GMC, higher specialist training, life support certificate.
• Experience: Experience of Orthopaedics.
• Skills: Good communicator and team player, ability to keep good clinical records, ability to set priorities in face of conflicting demands.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of working systems within a health setting, commitment to continuing professional development, willingness to engage in appraisal, self-awareness, and ability to accept and learn from feedback.

Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary without hesitation.

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Employer Certification / Accreditation Badges:

You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020, and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Contact Information:

Name: Mr Jo Ring
Email: joseph.ring@wwl.nhs.uk
Telephone: 01257 256351

If you have problems applying, contact: natalie.hale@wwl.nhs.uk