University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Furlong Fellow (Lower Limb Arthroplasty and Revision Hip Surgery)
Furlong Fellow (Lower Limb Arthroplasty and Revision Hip Surgery)
WorthingOn-Site
FTCFull-Time
£67,325per annumFTE
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Description
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Furlong Fellow (Lower Limb Arthroplasty and Revision Hip Surgery)
The closing date is 24 November 2026
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Job summary
The basic salary is £67,325 per annum.Additional allowances will be paid based on rostered hours and the frequency of your participation on the rota. The Trust is compliant with the European Working Time Directive.
A vacancy has become available in the department of Trauma and Orthopaedics for the above post of Furlong Fellow based at Worthing Hospital, part of the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.
This post commences in October 2026 and is fixed term for 12 months.
This post has SAC approval for higher surgical training and the time spent may count towards CCT if you hold a NTN.
Main duties of the job
The department performs approximately 1200 primary joint replacements each year. This Arthroplasty work along with revision surgery is performed at St Richards Hospital as an elective unit for the trust. Hand and wrist surgery, foot and ankle surgery and shoulder surgery and soft tissue knee surgery are performed at both sites.
In addition, the trust is a trauma unit and has a busy Orthogeriatric trauma workload treating approximately 900 Neck of femur fractures across the two hospitals.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating.
Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.
We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Details
Date posted: 10 November 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £67,325 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 279-MWT&O-WTG-FURL-124
Job locations: Worthing Hospital, Worthing, BN11 2DH, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
FACILITIES
The department has access to 4 main operating theatres and two Day Surgery theatres. One theatre is for Trauma and there is a daily all-day trauma list during the week and half day at the weekends. Elective and Fracture clinics run in the outpatient department adjacent to A and E. There is a daily virtual fracture clinic after the trauma ward round.
WORKLOAD
The department performs approximately 1200 primary joint replacements each year. This Arthroplasty work along with revision surgery is performed at St Richards Hospital as an elective unit for the trust. Hand and wrist surgery, foot and ankle surgery and shoulder surgery and soft tissue knee surgery are performed at both sites.
In addition, the trust is a trauma unit and has a busy Orthogeriatric trauma workload treating approximately 900 Neck of femur fractures across the two hospitals.
The post holder accepts that they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation, where practicable, with their colleagues, both senior and junior. While it has been agreed between the professions that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptions and you should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.
Learning and Development
This job description is an outline of the role and responsibilities. From time to time due to the needs of the service, we may ask you to flexibly undertake other duties that are consistent with your role, including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover.
The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the department and the organisation.
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
Knowledge
Desirable
Organisation and Planning
Essential
Teaching Skills
Essential
Academic and Research
Essential
Career Progression
Essential
Personal Attributes
Essential
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications 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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address: Worthing Hospital, Worthing, BN11 2DH, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Medical Recruitment Officer, Janine Oli, janine.oli@nhs.net, 01903205111
Privacy notice: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)'s privacy notice.
Furlong Fellow (Lower Limb Arthroplasty and Revision Hip Surgery)
The closing date is 24 November 2026
Apply for this job
Job summary
The basic salary is £67,325 per annum.Additional allowances will be paid based on rostered hours and the frequency of your participation on the rota. The Trust is compliant with the European Working Time Directive.
A vacancy has become available in the department of Trauma and Orthopaedics for the above post of Furlong Fellow based at Worthing Hospital, part of the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.
This post commences in October 2026 and is fixed term for 12 months.
This post has SAC approval for higher surgical training and the time spent may count towards CCT if you hold a NTN.
Main duties of the job
The department performs approximately 1200 primary joint replacements each year. This Arthroplasty work along with revision surgery is performed at St Richards Hospital as an elective unit for the trust. Hand and wrist surgery, foot and ankle surgery and shoulder surgery and soft tissue knee surgery are performed at both sites.
In addition, the trust is a trauma unit and has a busy Orthogeriatric trauma workload treating approximately 900 Neck of femur fractures across the two hospitals.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating.
Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.
We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Details
Date posted: 10 November 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £67,325 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 279-MWT&O-WTG-FURL-124
Job locations: Worthing Hospital, Worthing, BN11 2DH, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
FACILITIES
The department has access to 4 main operating theatres and two Day Surgery theatres. One theatre is for Trauma and there is a daily all-day trauma list during the week and half day at the weekends. Elective and Fracture clinics run in the outpatient department adjacent to A and E. There is a daily virtual fracture clinic after the trauma ward round.
WORKLOAD
The department performs approximately 1200 primary joint replacements each year. This Arthroplasty work along with revision surgery is performed at St Richards Hospital as an elective unit for the trust. Hand and wrist surgery, foot and ankle surgery and shoulder surgery and soft tissue knee surgery are performed at both sites.
In addition, the trust is a trauma unit and has a busy Orthogeriatric trauma workload treating approximately 900 Neck of femur fractures across the two hospitals.
The post holder accepts that they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation, where practicable, with their colleagues, both senior and junior. While it has been agreed between the professions that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptions and you should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.
Learning and Development
- Attend mandatory training updates as required
- Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process
- Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales
- Identify own learning needs and jointly plan training requirements with your line manager
- Participate in the Trusts appraisal process to discuss how your role will help deliver the best possible care to our patients and help to deliver any changes in service
This job description is an outline of the role and responsibilities. From time to time due to the needs of the service, we may ask you to flexibly undertake other duties that are consistent with your role, including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover.
The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the department and the organisation.
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical degree
- Postgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification/FRCS(orth)
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
- Higher Degree
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience
- Hip and Knee replacement
- Experience in other related specialties
- Experience of Complex Trauma and Revision
Knowledge
Desirable
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
- Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and Honours
Career Progression
Essential
- Appropriate progression of career to date
- Have evidence that present level of achievement and performance is commensurate with the totality of their period of training
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of: Good communication skills both oral and written
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications 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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address: Worthing Hospital, Worthing, BN11 2DH, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Medical Recruitment Officer, Janine Oli, janine.oli@nhs.net, 01903205111
Privacy notice: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)'s privacy notice.
