Ankle Research Fellow

Ankle Research Fellow

The Wellington Hospital

Contract: 12 months (FTC)

Full time: 40 hrs p/w

About The Role:

This Fellowship aims to develop an individual to become a leader in the field of ankle arthritis surgery, a teacher, and an evidence-based researcher with high and meaningful research outputs.

You will work as part of the MSK team, supporting the London Ankle & Arthritis Centre (LAAC) consultants and the clinical team.

As a Ankle Research Fellow there will be two fundamental components:

• Research:  The Fellow will coordinate the LAAC outcomes database, research, audit & MDT programme; and support research activity in association with our industry partners.
• Support clinical activity within the LAAC services at the Wellington Hospital.

It is estimated that the split of these activities will approximately 50/50%. This will vary from time to time dependent on activity.

What you’ll bring:

• GMC registration
• Relevant medical qualifications
• Competent to perform common foot and ankle procedures
• Experience in managing patients under consultant supervision
• An understanding of research principles and methodology
• Understanding of clinical governance & clinical audit
• Evidence of publication track record
• Ability to use reference management software (desirable)
• Ability to use statistical analysis package (desirable)
• Computer literate

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing. 

Diversity and Inclusion:

Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That’s why we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.

International candidates:

HCA Healthcare UK hold a Tier 2 sponsorship licence which permits us to be able to recruit the best talent in the UK as well as overseas. The license allows us to support General Visas as well as the Intra-company Transfer Visa for candidates that meet the specific role requirements. Your recruiter will be able to discuss whether this would be applicable to you during the application process, as well as running through any potential financial support with relocation.