Job summaryThe Royal Orthopaedic Hospital is seeking to recruit a x1 Senior Fellow in Young Adult Hip Surgery from October 2026 for 6-12 month period to increase capacity and improve delivery of high-quality surgery to patients referred from General Practitioners, Triage services and other Secondary or Tertiary care providers. At the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, you would join the Young Adult Hip group within the Large Joints department. The current team comprises 11 colleagues with 3 having a particular interest in the management of Young Adult Hip conditions. The expectation would be that the post-holder would have a predominant interest in Young Adult Hip and Hip Preservation surgery to include hip arthroscopy, pelvic/femoral osteotomy and complex arthroplasty surgery focusing on the treatment of femoro-acetabular impingement, hip dysplasia, traumatic soft tissue hip conditions or the sequelae of paediatric hip pathology e.g., Perthes disease or SUFE, including arthroplasty surgery in cases with complex anatomy. A flexible approach to working with colleagues and other members of the Multidisciplinary team is expected to ensure maximal efficiency within the department.
The department undertakes a comprehensive range of hip and knee surgical procedures. It is intended that the appointee will have a particular interest in Young Adult Hip Surgery, so appropriate demonstration of quality fellowship training is essential.
Main duties of the jobThe post runs in parallel with another Senior Fellow in Young Adult Hip. Ward based cover is provided by junior doctors and an ANP. The department is also supported by a Consultant Physiotherapist, an ESP a Physician Associate and a part-time Theatre Assistant.
The appointee will be expected to participate in all aspects of the Clinical Governance structure developed by the Trusts to monitor, maintain and develop the quality and effectiveness of care. The Trusts are committed to the development of medical staff through individual appraisal. This will include: -
- audit of personal clinical practice as well as involvement in department/speciality reviews
- attention to continuing professional development and to meeting the requirements for Continuing Medical Education defined by the relevant Royal College (and for which appropriate study leave support will be available)
- awareness of professional standards and the responsibility to undertake safe and ethical clinical practice
- the importance of responding promptly to any circumstances which may result in increased clinical risk of adverse outcome.
About usThe Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.
Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.
The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.
We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.
The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.
DetailsDate posted12 August 2026
Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staff
GradeDoctor - other
Salary£67,325 to £76,582 a year
per annum
ContractFixed term
Duration12 months
Working patternFull-time
Reference number303-8196900
Job locationsThe Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Bristol Road South
Birmingham
B31 2AP
United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor a detailed job description & list of main responsibilities, please see the attached jobs description document.
Job responsibilitiesFor a detailed job description & list of main responsibilities, please see the attached jobs description document.
Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationsEssential- Registration with the GMC with a licence to practice
- FRCS (Orthopaedic) or an appropriate higher surgical qualification
- BLS
DesirableExperienceEssential- Significant experience as an orthopaedic trainee/SpR
- Proven experience in orthopaedic surgery and arthroplasty techniques
Desirable- Subspecialty experience in arthroplasty
SkillsEssential- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary environment
- Excellent communication skills
DesirableResearch and DevelopmentEssential- Understanding of audit and research principles
- Evidence of active participation and completion of audits
- Commitment/desire for research
Desirable- National and International presentations
- Peer reviewed publications
Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationsEssential- Registration with the GMC with a licence to practice
- FRCS (Orthopaedic) or an appropriate higher surgical qualification
- BLS
DesirableExperienceEssential- Significant experience as an orthopaedic trainee/SpR
- Proven experience in orthopaedic surgery and arthroplasty techniques
Desirable- Subspecialty experience in arthroplasty
SkillsEssential- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary environment
- Excellent communication skills
DesirableResearch and DevelopmentEssential- Understanding of audit and research principles
- Evidence of active participation and completion of audits
- Commitment/desire for research
Desirable- National and International presentations
- Peer reviewed publications
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer nameThe Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
AddressThe Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Bristol Road South
Birmingham
B31 2AP
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://www.roh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer detailsEmployer nameThe Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
AddressThe Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Bristol Road South
Birmingham
B31 2AP
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://www.roh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Consultant in Young Adult Hip Surgery
Mr Callum McBryde
callum.mcbryde@nhs.net
DetailsDate posted12 August 2026
Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staff
GradeDoctor - other
Salary£67,325 to £76,582 a year
per annum
ContractFixed term
Duration12 months
Working patternFull-time
Reference number303-8196900
Job locationsThe Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Bristol Road South
Birmingham
B31 2AP
United Kingdom
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work. 
