Overview

Go back Guy''s and St Thomas'' NHS Foundation TrustSenior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Orthopaedic SurgeryClosing date: 21 September 2025Start date: 5 January 2026Department:

Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Evelina London Children’s Hospital — tertiary Children’s Orthopaedic Service for South London and surrounding counties. The fellowship attracts Royal College and PMETB training approval and has specialist tertiary services including hip problems in teenagers, paediatric knee injuries, limb deformity, skeletal dysplasia, spina bifida and extensive neurodisability services with gait laboratory support.

Main duties

The postholder will, under the supervision of relevant consultants, be responsible for the provision of orthopaedic services to Guy''s and St Thomas'' Hospital Trust. Responsibilities include:Developing skills in the assessment and management of orthopaedic patients in acute and elective paediatric settings.Enhancing practical skills in children’s orthopaedic surgery.Gaining understanding of 3-dimensional gait analysis and its contributions to clinical decision making, prognosis and research.Undertaking theatre lists and outpatient clinics with or without supervision.Understanding and appreciating the contributions of multidisciplinary teams in paediatric orthopaedic care, sensitive to patient and family needs.

About us

Guy''s and St Thomas'' is one of the largest hospital trusts in the country, with a staff of around 13,650, a turnover of over £1.3 billion and 2 million patient contacts a year. The Trust comprises two historic teaching hospitals with a reputation for excellence and innovation.

Job responsibilities

You will join a team of consultants, specialist registrars and specialist orthopaedic nurses and will provide elective orthopaedic and trauma services in conjunction with colleagues. You will participate in clinical and other service activities to ensure high-quality patient care, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, and contribute to service management and development. The department supports development of your clinical interests with a flexible approach.This is a non-on-call post but you will liaise with the trauma team to coordinate cover for internal and regional referrals during weekdays (08:00–17:00). Some staff may be asked to work flexible hours to extend services into evenings or weekends. The fellowship length listed is 7 months.

Timing and applications

Applications open: Monday 15/09/2025 to Sunday 21/09/2025 (midnight). Shortlisted candidates will be notified by 26/09/2025. Interview date: 01/10/2025. Interviews may be virtual or face-to-face.

Department information

This is the tertiary Children’s Orthopaedic Service for South London and surrounding counties, with Royal College and PMETB training approval for fellowships such as this. The fellowship is from the beginning of January 2026 for 7 months at Evelina London Children’s Hospital. Current consultant staff include:Arash Afsharpad – Orthopaedic Surgeon, Lead for Paediatric TraumaMartin Gough – Orthopaedic Surgeon, Lead for Neurodisability and Gait LabMichail Kokkinakis – Orthopaedic Surgeon, Lead for Adolescent Hip Preservation SurgeryDaniel Reed – Head of Service, Lead for Paediatric and Adolescent Knee SurgeryGavin Spence – Orthopaedic Surgeon, Lead for Limb ReconstructionThe successful candidate will be accountable to Mr Michail Kokkinakis as educational supervisor and medical appraiser for the post.

Person SpecificationQualifications and Training

Full GMC Registration and licence to practiseFRCS(Tr and Ortho) or equivalentEligibility to work in the UKNodal point 5 criteria: 7 completed years of postgraduate clinical experience (ST6 minimum) or equivalent if overseas; OR Post CCT

Clinical Experience

Extensive clinical experience in orthopaedic surgeryPrevious experience in paediatric orthopaedic surgeryDocumentation of paediatric orthopaedic operative experienceExperience in paediatric orthopaedics in a specialist children’s hospitalPrevious fellowship in paediatric orthopaedic surgery

Knowledge and Skills

Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary teamEffective communication with children and parentsAbility to learn from instruction and self-directed studySound judgement and decision-makingAttendance at paediatric orthopaedic courses and at national/international meetingsMembership of paediatric orthopaedic societies

Research

Understanding of clinical research and audit principlesEvidence of original research/academic activity and completion of audit

Teaching and Management

Experience of undergraduate teaching and postgraduate trainingUnderstanding of clinical management roleParticipation in quality improvement projects

Disclosure and safeguarding

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and requires disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Guy''s and St Thomas'' NHS Foundation Trust

Salary:

£65,048 to £73,992 per year, plus London Weighting, depending on experience

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