Job summary
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust has a vacancy available from March 2026 for an Arthroplasty Fellowship in T and O. This post will be for 11 months Fixed Term until 05/10/2027, with the possibility for a further extension. Any interested candidates must have previous exposure to Arthroplasty. This post will have full on call commitments and will be based across Stoke Mandeville Hospital and Wycombe Hospital. We anticipate this to be a popular post so would urge interested candidates to apply early. All applicants MUST hold a GMC Registration with a Licence to Practise in the UK.

Main duties of the job
This is a popular and friendly training unit with specialty trainees from the Oxford and London deaneries. This fellowship will be with our hand and wrist T and O consultants working in subspecialty practice but also having regular on call weeks for additional banding and to allow trainees to maintain trauma skills and their trauma logbook.

Our posts are very popular, and we have trained and supported several surgeons successfully through the FRCS (Orth) exam and subsequent CESR application. The post is across two hospitals: an efficient elective unit (Wycombe), and a busy trauma unit (Stoke Mandeville). This is a very beautiful county with outstanding local schools and excellent transport links to London, Birmingham and overseas.

Contact
For further details or informal visits contact Mr Abu Hagana, Orthopaedic Tutor, at abu.hagana@nhs.net

Job responsibilities

• During elective weeks the fellow will attend three outpatient clinics and three operating sessions a week with up to two further clinical activities (crossover of operating lists or clinics for other consultants).
• There is a 1:12 on call night rota. When on call, the registrar is non-resident after 10pm from Monday to Thursday but must be within rapid access of the hospital.
• After a night shift the following day is free along the guidelines of the new junior doctor contract.
• The post is resident on Saturday and Sunday nights with Monday off.
• During the day, the registrar is part of a trauma team. All trauma cases are admitted and treated at Stoke Mandeville Hospital.
• When on call, the registrar will be expected to give telephone advice to the Minor Injuries Unit at High Wycombe. In exceptional circumstances, they may be expected to go to Wycombe Hospital personally to give advice.

Essential education, qualifications and training

• MBBS or equivalent
• Basic Surgical training
• Registration with the GMC and Licence to practise in the UK
• ALTS Certificate
• FRCS, MRCS or equivalent

Essential experience

• Proven clinical experience and training in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery
• Senior Registrar or Specialist Registrar experience or equivalent
• Must have experience in Arthroplasty
• Validated logbook indicating appropriate operative experience
• Confidence in operative work and inpatient care

Essential other requirements

• Prepared to take part in all aspects of the post
• Ability to travel between hospital sites
• A minimum of two years NHS experience

Desirable

• Holder of a valid driver's licence and access to own vehicle

Benefits
As part of the BHT family, you will benefit from learning and development opportunities, flexible and agile working, generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.

How to apply
Apply through our website.

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