Clinical Quality Improvement Fellow

Botnar Institute for Musculoskeletal Sciences, Windmill Road, Oxford, OX3 7LD
188717 – Clinical Quality Improvement Fellow
Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS)
Grade E63: Salary in the range of £40,190-£76,582 per annum (pro-rata), dependent on qualifications and experience, in line with current pay protection and transitional arrangements in the NHS.
This is a part time (25% FTE), fixed term position until 30/09/2028.

The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.

The Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS) is part of the Medical Sciences Division and is the largest European academic department in its field, running a globally competitive programme of research and teaching.

The Botnar Institute for Musculoskeletal Sciences enables and encourages research and education into the causes of musculoskeletal disease and their treatment. The Centre provides world-class facilities for scientists in the field of musculoskeletal research.

The Fellow will work with Mr Abtin Alvand (Consultant Knee Surgeon and Thames Valley Revision Knee Network Lead), Professor Andrew Price (Professor of Orthopaedic and Deputy Lead for Thames Valley Revision Knee Network), as well as the rest of the Major Revision Network Multi-disciplinary team members.
What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
  About the Role

  We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic individual for the role of Clinical Quality Improvement Fellow at the Botnar Institute for Musculoskeletal Sciences. In this role you will manage your own academic research and administrative activities related to the Major Revision Knee Network. This involves small scale project management, to co-ordinate multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines. As well as develop new research databases and materials relevant to improving the care of patients undergoing investigation and assessment of the problematic knee replacement. You will also contribute ideas for new research projects relevant to the above themes and collaborate in the preparation of research publications.
  About You

  You will hold an undergraduate degree with honours in Medicine as well as a full registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC). You will also hold , or be able in a position to obtain, an honorary contract with Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. You will hold a a Trauma and Orthopaedic National Training Number, together with relevant experience and demonstrate experience developing and delivering quality improvement projects. You will also have research experience in revision arthroplasty and knee surgery.
  Application Process

  You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. Please quote 188717 in all correspondence.

  The closing date for applications is 12pm 25 September 2026.

  Interviews will take place during week commencing 28 September 2026 and will be hybrid.

  Contact Person : NDORMS Recruitment Vacancy ID : 188717

  Contact Phone : Closing Date & Time : 25-Sep-2026 12:00

  Pay Scale : CLINICAL RESEARCHER (NEW SCALE) (E63) Contact Email :

  Salary (£) : £40,190-£76,582 per annum (pro-rata), dependent on qualifications and experience, in line with current pay protection and transitional arrangements in the NHS.