Senior Clinical Fellow Foot & Ankle Surgery SpR/ST5+ Level
We wish to appoint a Senior Fellow in Foot and Ankle Surgery to commence in August 2027. This post is based in the Brunel Building at Southmead Hospital which opened in May 2014. The post holder will be required to work flexibly within the department.
The post holder will be involved in a busy foot and ankle service within the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at North Bristol NHS Trust. The post holder will be responsible to Mr Harries, Mr Hepple, Mr M Dahill & Mr Robinson, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons. They will be expected to have some previous experience in foot and ankle surgery. They will be expected to participate in the ongoing research and audit programmes of the department. They should be at the stage of a senior trainee – post exam – or immediate post CSST.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be responsible for the day to day medical and surgical care of orthopaedic day case and inpatients and will have opportunity to assist in theatres for both routine and specialist orthopaedic cases. Successful candidates will be expected to get involved in and contribute towards the department audit programme and on-going research programmes.
As part of a consultant led team you will see a wide range of cases.
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities and we are part of the Bristol NHS Group.
Recognised as the Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff at the Nursing Times Workforce Summit and Awards 2025, our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualification and Registration
- MB BS
- Maintain Full registration with the GMC, with a licence to practice
- MRCS or working towards a MRCS or equivalent
Work Experience
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent)
- Completed pre-registration year (or equivalent outside the UK)
- Not more than 3 years’ experience as a SHO
- Evidence of training progression
- ATLS
- Evidence of Postgraduate activities
- Previous experience in Orthopaedics, at least 6 months experience at SHO level.
- Interest in pursuing surgical or A&E career.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Willing to seek help from senior colleagues as appropriate
- Competent in history taking and examination skills
- Able to produce clear and concise notes
- Evidence of understanding and application of knowledge of specialty
Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances
- Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post, including on call commitments
- Able to communicate effectively with patient and their relatives
- Able to establish good working relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
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.
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