AOA Fiona Stanley Prosthetic Joint Infection & Revision Arthroplasty Fellowship

Supervisor(s)

Primary - Associate Professor Chris Jones

Co-Supervisor(s) - Professor Piers Yates, Dr Simon Wall, Dr Tom Bucher & Associate Professor Gareth Prosser

Practice Location(s)

Primary - Fiona Stanley Hospital Group

Secondary – Fremantle Hospital, St John of God (Murdoch), Mount Hospital

Blending urban cool with raw natural beauty, Perth is effortlessly Australian. With its immersive experiences and proximity to a range of daytrip destinations including Rottnest Island, Margaret River Wine Region and the exquisite Kimberly Region, Australia's sunniest capital city is a place where relaxation and adventure go hand in hand. Perth ranked 32 out of 150 of the Best Cities for Families, beating all but one other Australian capital city.

Duration

6 months; a 12 month option can be considered

Fellowship Goals:

Gain high volume technical experience in performing Revision Arthroplasty, under appropriate supervision, for complex periprosthetic fractures and prosthetic joint infection
Coordinate the clinical activities of the Musculoskeletal Infection Team (MINT), including the weekly multidisciplinary team (MDT) clinic and the fortnightly MDT Case Conference.
Undertake basic science and clinical research projects involving periprosthetic fracture and prosthetic joint infection
Prepare research results for dissemination through peer reviewed publication and national/international presentation

Fiona Stanley Hospital is emerging as a global leader in the management of Prosthetic Joint Infection and Revision Arthroplasty particularly the management of peri-prosthetic fractures. An experienced multi-disciplinary team (MDT) has been established to manage complex patients with involvement of Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Radiology and Ortho-Geriatrics. The MDT model of care features weekly PJI MDT clinics at FSH, fortnightly MDT meetings and a dedicated Clinical Nurse Specialist to provide support. The FSH PJI Revision Fellow will be an integral member of the MDT PJI team and will be expected to co-ordinate the MDT meetings and be responsible for rounding on the PJI and Revision Arthroplasty patients at FSH in conjunction with the PJI CNS.

Research activities are widely published and feature internationally renowned studies such as PIANO and PIANO-FORTE. Providing services to a large area of Western Australia, our case volume is increasing rapidly in both PJI and Revision Arthroplasty for peri-prosthetic fractures (PPF) in keeping with global and national trends; we regularly see >10 PJI presentations per week and >3 PPF’s per week (>100 in 2022).

This will be a unique Fellowship position for Arthroplasty in Australia with clinical commitments split 65% public, 12.5% private, 12.5% research. It features a combination of supervised and independent clinics and operating in a public setting, along with surgical assisting in the private sector.

Clinical Experience Access:

Revision Hip & Knee Replacement
Endo-Prosthetic Reconstruction
Prosthetic Joint Infections
Periprosthetic Fractures
Resurfacing Hip
Allograft Reconstruction
Pelvic Osteotomy
Robotic Surgery (MAKO & VELYS)
Primary Hip & Knee Arthroplasty
Uni-Compartmental Knee

Research Facilities:

Genourob Dyneelax Arthrometer
RSA
Biomechanics lab with materials testing machine
Gait Analysis

Stipend

$100k per annum + On-call trauma allowance/penalties + private assisting fees + paid leave + 9% superannuation

Suitability

This Fellowship is ideally suited to an Orthopaedic surgeon who has previously completed a Primary Hip & Knee Arthroplasty and/or Adult joint reconstruction Fellowship. They should be seeking specific training in the management of Prosthetic Joint Infections & Revision Arthroplasty. Ideal candidates will have demonstrated an invested commitment in publishing peer reviewed articles.

Application Instructions & Conditions of Appointment

Enthusiastic, Talented and Motivated Junior Orthopaedic Surgeon with solid base knowledge of Arthroplasty (Primary & Revision)
Commitment to and interest in Orthopaedic Research with a willingness to learn complex procedures and achieve surgical independence
Eligible for Medical Board of Australia Registration
Completion of Orthopaedic Training/FRACS equivalent in Home Country
Meets AHPRA English proficiency requirements
Updated CV with detailed cover letter & two (2) nominated and/or written references to OrthopaedicFellowshipsWA@health.wa.gov.au