Senior Fellow in Robotic Knee Surgery

Job Summary

Post-FRCS applicants are invited to apply for a Senior Fellow in Complex Robotic Knee Surgery post in the Trauma & Orthopaedic Department at St Mary's and Charing Cross Hospitals from October 2025 for 12 months.

The fellowship provides solid grounding in primary knee arthroplasty, experience in robotic knee surgery both partial and total knee arthroplasty, as well as exposure to complex revision surgery. There is also scope for training in other aspects of knee surgery including soft tissue reconstruction and arthroscopy.

The Major Trauma Centre at St Mary's provides a huge opportunity to gain experience in the management of and surgery related to high volume major trauma and polytrauma. The elective centre at Charing Cross has been designated as the regional Major Revision Centre. The successful candidates will join a young and vibrant department, with additional opportunities to conduct research, take part in leadership and audit programmes and help organisation of middle grade work.

There are weekly dedicated trauma lists and regular elective surgery lists. The post is mainly at Charing Cross Hospital under the supervision of Mr Dinesh Nathwani. There will be an opportunity to attend surgeries at the NWL Elective Orthopaedic Centre at Central Middlesex hospital as well as Cleveland Clinic Hospital with Mr Nathwani.

We are looking for a fellow who can start in October 2025. Please clarify earliest start date on your application.

Main Duties of the Job

The fellow will divide his/her time between outpatient clinics, inpatient cover and elective operating lists. Operating lists include both independent and supervised trauma theatre cover at Charing Cross Hospital. There will be a degree of flexibility to accommodate the successful candidate's preferences and interest. The postholder will mainly gain experience using the CORI Robotic system. There will be an expectation to perform research activities within the field of Robotic Orthopaedics and the postholder will have access to the engineering team at the Hamlyn Centre of Robotics at Imperial College to collaborate on appropriate studies. The postholder will also have an opportunity to complete a Diploma in Robot Assisted Systems and collaborate on research projects with other robotic fellows internationally. The postholder will be expected to publish at least two articles or chapters in peer-reviewed journals and plenty of opportunity and time exists for successful completion of these projects.

About Us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Date Posted: 24 February 2025

Pay Scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Doctor - other

Salary: Depending on experience £41,750 - £64,288 per annum plus London Weighting

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working Pattern: Full-time

Reference Number: 290-TDPB-281

Job Locations: Charing Cross Hospital, Fulham Palace Road, London, W6 8RF

Job Description - Responsibilities

Title of Post: Senior Fellow in Complex Robotic Knee Surgery (Trauma & Orthopaedics)

Main Site of Activity: Charing Cross Hospital

Background to the Post: This is a post FRCS-Fellowship to gain experience in robotic knee surgery.

Role Summary: Fellowship in Trauma and Orthopaedics functioning at post FRCS (Orth) middle grade level, with the aim of gaining experience in complex knee reconstructive surgery, especially robotic.

Duties and Responsibilities: Duties of a senior fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics include clinics, theatres, and ward cover of inpatients along with being on call for the Major Trauma Centre/elective centre. There are weekly dedicated elective surgery lists and clinics together with surgeries at the sites mentioned above.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: GMC registration with license to practice by commencement of the post
• Desirable: FRCS (or equivalent)

Clinical Skills

• Essential: Appropriate to job description

Audit

• Essential: Understanding of principles of clinical audit
• Desirable: Prior involvement in or completion of audit projects

Academic Achievements

• Desirable: Prior involvement in research at any level

Language

• Essential: Candidates are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements

Relevant Experience in Specialty/Sub Specialty

• Essential: Experience or aptitude for clinical activity appropriate to job description

Teaching and Training

• Desirable: Exposure to teaching medical students and junior colleagues

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.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Details

Employer Name: Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address: Charing Cross Hospital, Fulham Palace Road, London, W6 8RF

Employer's Website: https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/