Comprehensive · Source does not publish funding, application deadline
DECISION SUMMARY
Key facts at a glance
Eligibility
International route mentioned
Funding
Not published
Deadline
Not published
Duration
12 months (fixed term)
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Clinical exposureElective orthopaedic oncology and joint reconstruction sessions providing consultant-level cover to oncology lists and responsibility for inpatient care of oncology and arthroplasty patients. Unit sees >200 primary bone tumours and 270 soft tissue sarcomas a year (~4,000 referrals).
Participation levelClinical participation and hands-on restrictions must be confirmed directly with the host.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK
Can an international surgeon apply?
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International applicants
Not explicitly addressed beyond the NHS Jobs sponsorship statement.
?Confirm directly with host
Clinical role
Clinical or combined training pathway; exact duties remain appointment-specific. Hands-on participation and operative restrictions are not explicitly published.
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Medical registration
GMC registration by start date; current UK professional registration (NHS Jobs advert).
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Language
No formal language requirement is published by the cited source.
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Visa or work authorisation
NHS Jobs advert: applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. (June 2025 advert — historical)
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY55% of core application fields verifiedChecked 3 Oct 2026 · Next scheduled editorial review: 2027-04-01
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APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT
Plan the application
Application deadlineNo current deadline published in the cited evidence
Commencing dateHistorical: August 2025 start (advert posted 24 June 2025, closed).
Application route / cycleRecruited via NHS Jobs (adverts Sept 2024 and June 2025, both closed; ref 303-7020924-A). BOOS directs fellowship enquiries to rohoncology.fellowship@nhs.net and observership enquiries to rohoncology.observation@nhs.net.
Official contactVineet Kurisunkal (Consultant Orthopaedic Oncology & Fellowship Lead)rohoncology.fellowship@nhs.net; vineet.john@nhs.net
FRCS (Orthopaedic) or an appropriate higher surgical qualification
Experience in both orthopaedic oncology and joint replacement surgery; competent in managing hip and knee conditions
Understanding of audit and research principles
Desirable: publications/presentations relating to oncology
Application documents
Not published by the cited official source.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
Twelve-month senior clinical fellowship combining orthopaedic oncology (sarcoma, limb salvage) and joint reconstruction at one of Europe's largest specialist orthopaedic hospitals.
HOST INSTITUTION
About The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust — Oncology Service (ROHOS)
ROH Oncology Service, founded in the 1980s as one of two original national bone tumour referral centres; eight consultants, two plastic surgeons, nurse consultant and ~4,000 bone and soft tissue referrals per year.
