Senior Clinical Knee Fellow

We wish to recruit two Senior Clinical Knee Fellow (post CCT Trust Doctor) to join the surgical team at Chapel Allerton Elective Orthopaedic Centre. Both posts will commence from 3 Feb 2027 and is a permanent post.

The successful candidate will be expected to receive advanced clinical and surgical training in the management of knee conditions including arthroscopy, soft tissue reconstruction, arthroplasty and salvage procedures. This is NOT a complex revision knee arthroplasty post. You will be expected to take part in research studies as appropriate and help with the departmental audit and database. Undergraduate and post graduate teaching will also be required.

The post holder will join the Knee team at Chapel Allerton Orthopaedic Centre (CHOC) under the direction of the Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons (Mr Anand- soft tissue knee lead; Mr Ahmadi; Mr Venkatesh and Mr Wall).KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Formal orthopaedic training

Demonstrate participation in research and audit evidence

Capacity to operate effectively under pressure & remain objective In highly emotive/pressurised situations

Awareness of own limitations & when to ask for help Capacity to communicate effectively & sensitively with others

Able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand

Capacity to bring a range of approaches to problem solving

Demonstrates effective judgement and decision-making skills

Capacity to work effectively in a Multi-Disciplinary Team Capacity to establish good working relations with others

Capacity to manage time and prioritise workload, balance urgent & important demands, follow instructions

Takes responsibility for own actions

Demonstrates awareness of ethical principles, safety, confidentiality & consent.

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Name:
Mr Sanjeev Anand / Ram Venkatesh / Owen Wall / Milad Ahmadi Position:
Orthopaedic Consultant
- Soft Tissue Knee Email:  /  /  /  Shortlisting Date: 29/10/2026 Interview Date: TBC

The Knee Fellow will also take and organise tertiary referrals and take a role in the delivery of the Knee injury clinic. This role would give experience in management of a range of complex knee conditions including patellofemoral problems, complex ligament reconstructive work, chondral surgeries and meniscus pathologies. There are no routine on-call commitments and therefore this post does not attract a banding supplement;

however, there may be occasions when…