6–12 months fixed term (advert contract field: 12 months)
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Clinical exposureWorks primarily with Ioannis Pengas: ligament reconstruction including multi-ligament surgery, meniscal work and transplantation exposure, osteotomy, joint preservation, focal chondral resurfacing and partial/total knee arthroplasty; elective and acute knee clinics, radiology MDT and complex knee clinic. No on-call; extra lists/clinics offered once signed off; at least one presentable/publishable piece of work expected.
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
Sponsorship applicants considered, but full GMC registration with licence is required at application.
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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
Full GMC registration and licence to practise at time of application
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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.
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY76% 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 deadline18 October 2026
Commencing date1st post available at the earliest September 2026
Application route / cycleNHS Jobs advert C9156-26-0536 posted 2 October 2026, closing 18 October 2026 (may close early). Posts do not carry Postgraduate Dean's approval or training recognition.
CCT or equivalent preferred (completion of orthopaedic training)
Experience in soft tissue knee surgery with logbook evidence
Experience in audit and research methodology
Application documents
NHS Jobs online application
Logbook evidence (person specification)
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
Post-CCT-oriented soft tissue knee and joint preservation fellowship aiming to bring the fellow to independent consultant-level practice.
HOST INSTITUTION
About Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro)
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is Cornwall's main acute provider (Truro, Hayle, Penzance sites) with teaching status through the University of Exeter Medical School.
