Ankle Clinical Research Fellow

Role: Ankle Research Fellow

Location: London.

Contract: 12 Month FTC/ Permanent

Hours: Full Time or Part Time.

As an Ankle Clinical Research Fellow, you will be an integral part of the MSK team, supporting consultants and the clinical team at the London Ankle & Arthritis Centre (LAAC).

This fellowship is designed to shape you into a leader in the field of ankle arthritis surgery, equipping you with skills as a teacher and researcher, with an emphasis on evidence-based practices and significant research output. This role offers you great variety. You will be part of the elective team, ward care team, and research team.

Main Duties:

• Participate in clinical activities within the MSK specialty, supporting LAAC consultants in the operating theatre during elective procedures.
• Oversee the Surgical Resident Doctor (RMO), assisting with routine tasks such as clerking, prescribing TTOs, and supporting consultants on ward rounds.
• Assist with data capture and analysis for ankle arthritis research and audit studies.
• Support micro-projects.
• Contribute to publication activities, including research topics like Total Ankle Replacement versus Ankle Arthrodesis.

Requirements:

• GMC Registration
• Relevant Medical Qualifications
• Higher Surgical Training in Orthopaedics
• Competence in performing common foot and ankle procedures
• Experience in managing patients under consultant supervision (logbook evidence)
• Strong understanding of research principles and methodology
• Knowledge of clinical governance & audit processes
• Evidence of a publication track record

As an Ankle Research Fellow you’ll be eligible for the following benefits:

• Generous Annual Leave
• Private Healthcare Insurance
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers
• Access to wellbeing support tools, through our thrive 365 channels, onsite mental health first aiders, and free counselling up to 6 sessions per annum
• Paid Indemnity

Development Support:

• As Doctor with us you’ll have access to a dedicated study budget and study leave for courses relevant to your specialty
• We can also offer you access to a comprehensive learning academy where you can enrol on courses or Harvard Business Course case review forums
• If you’d like to develop further, we’re able to offer grants and sponsorship for research, as well as funding for personal development through courses such as the 'Executive Masters in Medical Leadership’ in partnership with Bayes Business School, or other courses such as MBA’s or PhDs
• Should you wish, you can also work closely with globally recognised professors and medical mentors to help produce publications papers or research documents