Job Description

This is a 12-month fixed term appointment to the Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to work as a Foot & Ankle Fellow, under the supervision of two fellowship trained Orthopaedic Consultants (Mr Robin Elliot & Mr Daniel Marsland) who are sub-specialised in foot and ankle surgery. This role is identified as an important part of the Trust's strategy to remain a preferred provider to local Health Authorities and Clinical Commissioning Groups across a wide range of hospital services.
The appointment will enhance an existing successful track record of a Unit, which has an enviable reputation for good quality patient care and the determination to build upon this.
Start date - 1st September 2026
Main duties of the job

• Contribute to the provision of a comprehensive, high quality foot and ankle service at the Trust
• Deliver clinical sessions in out-patients and theatres
• Take a lead role in the department's current foot and ankle research portfolio
• Assist in the teaching and training of junior surgical colleagues and allied health professionals

The successful candidate will be expected to achieve competencies and objectives during the post that will include:

• Assessment, investigation and diagnosis of all foot and ankle conditions in out-patients
• Hallux valgus surgery
• Lesser toe surgeries
• Fusions (1st MTPJ, midfoot, hindfoot)
• Ankle arthroscopy
• Ankle ligament reconstruction
• Total ankle replacement
• Achilles tendon repair (minimally-invasive)
• Achilles tendon debridement / reattachment
• Foot and ankle trauma
• Assessment and treatment of paediatric foot & ankle conditions

(Extra sessions delivered as part of the trauma on call service can be discussed at the time of appointment)
About us
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) provides hospital services to around 570,000 people living in Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire, and specialist services to patients from all over the country. We deliver a full range of district hospital services in a variety of locations.
Details
Date posted
05 June 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
70,425 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
251-MD25073
Job locations
Hampshire Hospitals
Aldermaston Road/Romsey Road
Basingstoke/Winchester
RG24 9NA
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please see attached .
If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us. Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please see attached .
If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential

• FRCS (Tr&Orth) or equivalent
• ATLS
• Near completion of higher surgical training or equivalent

Desirable

• oHigher degree

Clinical Experience, skills and Ability
Essential

• Special interest/experience in foot & ankle surgery
• Previous Foot & Ankle Fellowship

Desirable

• Other Skills ie. Surgical/Management

Research & Teaching skills
Essential

• Experience in research and audit with appropriate publications within past five years
• Committed to CME
• Commitment to teaching

Desirable

• Experience of training undergraduate and post-graduates

Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential

• FRCS (Tr&Orth) or equivalent
• ATLS
• Near completion of higher surgical training or equivalent

Desirable

• oHigher degree

Clinical Experience, skills and Ability
Essential

• Special interest/experience in foot & ankle surgery
• Previous Foot & Ankle Fellowship

Desirable

• Other Skills ie. Surgical/Management

Research & Teaching skills
Essential

• Experience in research and audit with appropriate publications within past five years
• Committed to CME
• Commitment to teaching

Desirable

• Experience of training undergraduate and post-graduates