1 Appointment

1.1 The fellowship should be advertised nationally and appointed by formal application and competitive interview.

1.2 The fellowship should have named educational supervisors.

1.3 The fellow must be (or become) a BOOS member

2 Outpatient Clinics

2.1 Essential

• • At least two clinic sessions per week*
  • Access to same day consultant advice on patient management

2.2 Desirable

• Consultant clinics run concurrently to facilitate decision-making

2.3 Expected level of competency on completion of fellowship to be equivalent to a day one consultant

3 Theatre Experience

3.1 Essential

• At least three sessions of oncology/complex joint reconstruction surgery per week*
• Named consultant responsible for every list

3.2 Desirable

• Consultant lists run concurrently to allow parallel operating opportunities
• More operating sessions available ad hoc

3.3 Expected surgical competency on completion of fellowship (able to perform independently as a day one consultant)

• Uncomplicated soft tissue sarcoma excision
• Surgery for benign bone tumours
• Proximal femoral replacement
• Distal femoral replacement
• Management of metastatic bone disease

4 MDT attendance

4.1 Essential

• • Attendance at weekly sarcoma MDT meetings
  • Involvement in the diagnostic pathway/triage of referrals

• • Attendance at resection pathology MDT

4.2 Desirable

• Attendance at surgical planning meeting with Clinical Supervisor and Radiologist

5 Audit/Quality Improvement

5.1 Essential

• Log book
• Attendance at morbidity and mortality meetings

5.2 Desirable

• Opportunity for supervised quality improvement projects

6 Research

6.1 Essential

• Minimum one job planned session per week
• Fellowship supervising consultants actively involved in research
• Attendance at regular multidisciplinary research meetings
• Fellowship research presented at National / International meeting

6.2 Desirable

• • Fellowship research published in peer-reviewed journal

7 Education

7.1 Essential

• Completion of the BOOS Diploma course funded by the Institution

8 Personal Development

8.1 Essential

• Study leave allowance for time and budget at equivalent level to ST8
• Attendance at Annual BOOS and/or EMSOS meetings
• Clear PDP aims should be agreed at the start of the fellowship
• Formal appraisal at the end of the fellowship
• On completion of the fellowship the fellow should be able to perform as a day 1 substantive consultant

8.2 Desirable

• 1 week visiting another UK / EU affiliated sarcoma centre+

9 Job Plan

1. 1. DCC

• 2 clinic sessions (may be increased if Fellow is supernumerary e.g. sitting in with Consultant)
• 3 operating sessions (may be increased by negotiation)
• 1 consultant ward round
• 1 MDT
• 1 Surgical planning meeting + list planning + clinical admin

9.2 SPA

• 1 Research
• 1 Education
• 1 Appraisal
• Above sessions may be delivered flexibly but not replaced with DCC activity unless agreed with Fellow

Accreditation of Fellowships by BOOS requires completion of application form by the institution requesting accreditation.

This application will be reviewed by two Board members including the Trainee Rep (or training committee member if conflicted) and one other unconflicted member.

Following this, an application form by the Fellow registering for fellowship should be submitted.

The appointed Fellow is required to provide feedback to BOOS Board on completion of fellowship to highlight strengths, weaknesses and areas for improvement.

An annual review of accredited fellowships will be carried out by the BOOS Board.

BOOS, in collaboration with leading industry partners, is proud to offer a series of prestigious travelling fellowships designed to support professional development and international experience:

1)      Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

·      Local host Max Vaynrub

·      Sponsored by Onkos

 

2)      Leiden / Utrecht

·      Local host Michiel Van de Sande

·      Sponsored by Imlpantcast

 

3)      Rizzoli

·      Local host Eric Staals

·      Sponsored by Adler

 

These fellowships provide a unique opportunity to broaden clinical expertise, build global networks, and gain exposure to innovative practice.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicants must be current BOOS members

• Must be based in the UK

• Open to trainees at ST8 level through to consultants within their first two years of practice

Application Process:

• Clearly state which fellowship you are applying for. If applying to more than one fellowship, please provide separate applications.

• Submit a supporting statement (maximum 500 words) outlining your motivation, experience, and how the fellowship will benefit your development

• Email your application to secretary@boos.org.uk

 • Deadline for applications: 31 October (for the following year)

• Shortlisting will be completed by the BOOS Board by 30 November

• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview via Microsoft Teams with at least two BOOS Board members by 20 December

 

 

The successful candidates will be expected to present a short summary of their experience at the BOOS Annual conference.