About this role
Job summary
Duration: 12 Months (Fixed Term)
Start Date: October 2026
Interview date: August 2026
On-Call Commitment: None
Role Overview
Applications are invited for the post of Senior Knee Fellow in Soft Tissue Knee and Joint Preservation Surgery. This full-time, 12-month post offers high-volume, focused subspecialist training explicitly designed as a direct preparation for a specialist consultant soft tissue knee post.
While the fellowship is ideally suited for a post-CCT surgeon seeking final-stage refinement prior to applying for consultant interviews, high-quality pre-CCT applicants will also be considered.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will gain comprehensive, hands-on exposure to the full spectrum of modern elective knee surgery. The majority of the fellow's clinical and operative time will be working directly with Mr. John Dabis, Consultant Knee Surgeon, providing immersive training in his specific areas of expertise.
To ensure a well-rounded and versatile training profile, there are additional dedicated opportunities to work with Mr. Ran Wei and Mr. Usman Bhatty, both within the primary unit and through external clinical networks.
Surgical Portfolio Exposure Includes:
Complex Meniscal Preservation: Advanced repair techniques, root repairs, and meniscal transplantation.
High-Volume Unicompartmental Knee Replacement: Extensive exposure to partial knee arthroplasty techniques and patient selection.
Joint Preservation & Realignment: Complex deformity correction utilizing both single and double-level osteotomies (High Tibial and Distal Femoral Osteotomies).
Ligament Reconstruction: Primary and revision ACL, PCL, and complex multi-ligament reconstructions.
Patellofemoral Stability: Soft tissue and bony stabilization procedures.
Total Joint Arthroplasty: mainly complex primaries and revision (excluding infection)
Key responsibilities include:
MDT Leadership: Organizing and running the Knee Unit Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings
Data & Quality Outcomes: Working in close collaboration with the unit's Specialist Physiotherapist and Clinical Nurse Specialists
About us
Development and staff wellbeing
Your growth and happiness matters to us. After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.
We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.
Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further details on this post and the person specification, please see attached full job description
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training Essential
MRCS FRCS (orth) Completion of orthopaedic surgical training (CCT or equivalent)
Desirable
ATLS to provider level
Experience Essential
Experience of audit and research methodology Experience in arthroscopic surgery with evidence from your logbook
Desirable
Evidence of previous publications
Skills Essential
Computer skills including the ability to manage databases and image processing systems, which generate reliable research and clinical outcome data sets Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate well with colleagues at all levels
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of use of statistics for scientific research
Other Essential
Commitment to learning Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Team worker and able to work independently using initiative
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Address Kingston Hospital
Galworthy Road
Kingston Upon Thames
KT2 7QB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)