Location: London

Position: Senior Fellow

Gender / Preferred pronoun:

Male (he/him)

Ethnicity:

Particular qualities / experiences relevant for mentorship:

Mentoring colleagues preparing for their FRCS exam and being faculty on multiple FRCS preparatory courses

Grades willing to mentor:

Registrar to fellowship years

Profile statement:

I am Amr Hussein, currently fellow at St George’s Hospital in London. I graduated from medical school in Alexandria, Egypt then worked in KSA before landing in the UK. I have to admit, it wasn’t an easy journey, getting used to how NHS works and in a different working culture. It took me some time to settle, at the beginning I felt in a way lost, didn’t know what to do and how to achieve my goals. It wasn’t until I started to have advice and guidance from my seniors, that I felt more on track and this helped me plan and finish my self-directed training and go through my exams.

I was lucky to have great mentors, till now, who give continuous advice and support. In my day to day practice I try as possible to advise and support my colleagues and I did participate in few FRCS preparatory courses. I can personally relate to the importance and effect of having caring mentors and I would love to be part of the BHS mentoring scheme.

Location: Nottingham

Position: Consultant

Gender / Preferred pronoun:

Male (He/Him)

Ethnicity: White British

Particular qualities / experiences relevant for mentorship:

I am (now) an increasingly experienced Orthopaedic Surgeon

I have been committed to my patients and to my work since I qualified and remain hugely enthusiastic about how lucky I am to be an Orthopaedic and Hip surgeon

I am committed to surgeon education at all levels

I run a yearly International Post Grad Hip Revision Course in Nottingham and speak about many aspects of hip surgery and my activities at many regional, national and international meetings

I have mentored my Industry funded fellowship programme for 10 years

I have enjoyed that part of my work and have been excited to see my previous fellows head on to busy orthopaedic activities

I am keen to ensure that any colleague interested in taking orthopaedic care of patients is supported to reach that goal.

I am frustrated by the uniformity of our group as it stands, I am really keen to show that Orthopaedics and Hip surgery is truly a speciality for all

As a family man and as a father of 4 girls, I understand how family will always come first and that there are practical considerations in life that mean that work sometimes needs to be in the background.

I am frustrated that natural events are not more readily accommodated in training and career progression – I am committed to changing that.

I am also clear that other variables should never affect a good colleague from becoming a good orthopaedic surgeon

Away from my clinical work, I have some political activities as a Past President of the BHS and a present member of the BOA Council.

I am also a member of the International Hip Society

Grades willing to mentor:

From A level student onwards and upwards...

Profile statement:

As above

Location: Consultant

Position: Derbyshire

Gender / Preferred pronoun:

Male (He/Him)

Ethnicity: White British

Particular qualities / experiences relevant for mentorship:

17yrs as a consultant. Divisional medical director. BOA trustee. Faculty member of the BOA future leaders programme.

Grades willing to mentor:

Any. Especially SpRs

Profile statement:

I am a consultant in Derby with an interest in lower limb arthroplasty. I am a BOA trustee and am on the faculty of the BOA future leaders programme. I would take great pleasure in passing on any skills I have acquired as a consultant, Divisional medical director, trainer, trustee or simply colleague to anyone who seeks mentorship.

Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Position: Consultant – 15 years

Gender / Preferred pronoun:

Female/ Miss

Ethnicity: White British

Particular qualities / experiences relevant for mentorship:

Hip and knee arthroplasty and revision arthroplasty practice. Fellowship trained. Approx 10 years as foundation program director. Director of medical education.

Grades willing to mentor:

All grades

Profile statement:

I come from a non-medical family and am not entirely sure where my ambition to become an arthroplasty surgeon arose from. I was lucky to have some great trainers and fellow trainees but in retrospect the early years as a female orthopaedic registrar felt quite isolated at times- particularly at national meetings where I’ve never felt quite comfortable.

I’ve spent my consultant years developing my interest in encouraging the progress of Drs in their foundation years and have recently taken on the role of Director of Medical Education. Since becoming established as a consultant, I’ve developed a couple of medical conditions which impact on my working life, and I’m open to discussing coping with this type of challenge.

I’ve been very pleased to see a steady increase in the percentage of female specialist registrars over the last few years, but have been equally saddened that I’ve been involved in appointing 2 arthroplasty colleagues in the past year or so, where none of the many applicants were female. I’m very happy to be able to add support to this positive action from the Hip Society.

Location: Taunton, South West

Position: Consultant

Gender / Preferred pronoun:

Male

Ethnicity: White Caucasian

Particular qualities / experiences relevant for mentorship:

Non medical family background

Elongated SpR training – performed MD with combined research / clinical role

Consultant in teaching hospital with combined Research / clinical role

Changed course to take up Consultant post in SW DGH.

Grades willing to mentor:

All surgical trainees at any level

Profile statement:

I started my Consultant career at Southampton in 2011. I had a training background with both clinical and research experience and took up a combined Cons post initially.

Subsequently offered a post in a DGH in South West. Learned about the important advantages of good Consultant colleagues, happy vibrant department, with challenging clinical exposure and case mix. The bright lights of a teaching hospital are not necessarily everything they are cracked up to be.

Married with 3 children, rapidly growing up. Important to keep a balance between work and family time – not always easy.

Happy to discuss all these issues – how to path out your career, what are the important aspects of a job, research or not, work / life balance.

I do not propose to be an expert by any stretch but have experience in getting it right sometimes but also definitely wrong (many times!)

Location: Oswestry

Position: Consultant

Gender / Preferred pronoun:

Male / Mr

Ethnicity: White

Particular qualities / experiences relevant for mentorship:

Foreign fellowships with young family;

Recovering from surgery and illness as a consultant;

Completing travelling fellowship as a consultant,

Moving to an area where not worked as a trainee

Grades willing to mentor:

Any grade

Profile statement:

I have been a consultant since 2013, working in both Oswestry and Shrewsbury. I had never been to Shropshire until my pre-interview visit, so I understand the challenges and advantages of arriving in a unit without being known as a trainee. As of 2021, I came off the on-call trauma rota and now am up in Oswestry as a full time arthroplasty surgeon.

I went on fellowships to Australia with young family (the youngest of 3 children being 5 weeks at the time) and have also been fortunate enough to complete 2 separate travelling fellowships (AO trauma and Rothman Ranawat fellowship) to the USA as a trainee and consultant respectively.

2 years after commencing as a consultant I was off work for 4 months following surgery and have approached work very differently since then. Being a patient was not an easy thing as a new consultant, particularly in a department that I worked in. Transitioning back into the work force was also a nerve wracking experience.

I also have some experience setting up and running an MDT. Happy to share my mistakes (which I continue to chalk up now and then) and successes to hopefully give future generations a smoother run!

Happy to mentor any level and on any of the points mentioned above.

Location: North Wales

Position: Consultant

Gender / Preferred pronoun:

Male

Ethnicity: British

Particular qualities / experiences relevant for mentorship:

I am a Royal College Surgical Tutor and have been a Foundation programme tutor . I have looked after trainees with additional needs.


Grades willing to mentor:

Trainees/fellows/consultant

Profile statement:

I am a 1st year consultant with a passion for training and education, along with that mentorship. I have experience of sitting on both sides of the fence as a mentor and mentee and see huge value and benefit in mentorship from a personal and professional level.

I am keen to engage with a mentor/mentee to allow us both to develop as individuals and professionals providing support and guidance. I see my career as a journey best travelled and navigated being able to offer and receive support and guidance and I am keen to join a mentor/mentee partnership with that in mind.

Location: Sheffield

Position: Specialist Registrar

Gender / Preferred pronoun:

Female (she/her)

Ethnicity: Chinese Canadian

Particular qualities / experiences relevant for mentorship:

Knowledge of the unique hurdles an international medic faces when working in the United Kingdom and the cultural differences experienced by internationals/overcoming “culture shock”. Also familiar with the intricacies of working as a minority female Orthopaedic trainee.

Grades willing to mentor:

Medical Students / Foundation Doctors / Core Trainees / Specialist Registrars

Profile statement:

I am a Canadian who made the big move to Sheffield for medical school and worked my way up into Orthopaedic specialty training. My experience of mentoring includes helping medical students as the International Representative at the University of Sheffield medical school, where I created a buddy scheme for international medical students. I am also a mentor for the University of Sheffield Surgical Society.

My experience as an international medical student and surgical trainee has equipped me with a wealth of knowledge about the cultural differences international medics encounter in the United Kingdom as well as the unique challenges we face while working in the UK (e.g. work visas/long distance from close family). Despite having resided in the UK for more than 10 years, I am still discovering new and interesting aspects in British culture every day!

I find great joy in sharing my experiences with fellow colleagues and inspiring the next generation of doctors and trainees to become Orthopaedic surgeons. I am happy to mentor any junior colleague via telephone/video calls/or even in person! And yes, I am told I say “eh” a lot and do very much love watching ice hockey!

Location: Edinburgh

Position: Consultant

Gender / Preferred pronoun:

Female (she/her)

Ethnicity: White British

Particular qualities / experiences relevant for mentorship:

Working while pregnant; returning to work after research and after mat leave; being gay in ortho; juggling family with clinical and academic practices.

Grades willing to mentor:

Medical student / Foundation stage to early training / Registrar training to fellowship

Profile statement:

I am a consultant hip, knee and trauma surgeon in Edinburgh. I was appointed in January 2017. I have an ongoing interest in academic surgery and I have 1 day per week for research. I have 3 young children: a girl and twin boys. My partner is also a clinician with an academic practice so we are pretty busy and hopefully good at juggling. Clinically my main interests are arthroplasty, periprosthetic fractures and joint preserving knee surgery. I have been involved in various diversity and women in surgery projects and am keen to increase visibility and the accessibility of ortho (esp hip and knee surgery) to women. I am 5’3” with size 7.5 hands and I have yet to find something in hip and knee surgery that I am not physically capable of! It is such a rewarding career – I absolutely love it. I am happy to mentor via zoom or in person depending on geography.

Location: Belfast

Position: Consultant

Gender / Preferred pronoun:

Male

Ethnicity: White

Particular qualities / experiences relevant for mentorship:

Primary arthroplasty experience

Grades willing to mentor:

Consultant

Profile statement:

Long career in primary hip (and knee) arthroplasty
No experience in NAH surgery
Also research and fellow education experience.

Location: Glasgow

Position: Consultant

Gender / Preferred pronoun:

Male

Ethnicity: White British

Particular qualities / experiences relevant for mentorship:

Old and seen a huge transition in improvements and changes in training. Experienced training in other countries particularly North America. Parent with working partner.

Grades willing to mentor:

Foundation stage to early training / Registrar training to fellowship / consultant

Profile statement:

I am a fellowship trained hip arthroplasty surgeon. Father of 4 children of teenage to mid-twenties age. I am happy to discuss aspects of balancing family life, undertaking research, which can give opportunity of balancing time commitments. I have supported colleagues through illness, adoption and retraining and am aware of how the system can appear unfair. Orthopedically happy to discuss fellowships and career planning. Do have lots of commitments but happy to undertake zoom meetings, telephone or face to face if local.

Location: London / Birmingham

Position: Consultant

Gender / Preferred pronoun:

Male (he/him)

Ethnicity: Black African

Particular qualities / experiences relevant for mentorship:

Black, Male, CESR, Self directed training, teaching at all levels, research publications, working away from family, facing and overcoming institutional obstacles and adversity, dealing with exam failure, being black in the work place and in training.

Grades willing to mentor:

All grades – Medical student / Foundation stage to early training / Registrar training to fellowship

Profile statement:

I am a Consultant in Hip and Knee arthroplasty and trauma, appointed in 2021 following attaining CESR.

I have had an interesting career so far, starting as an IMG from Nigeria many moons ago and then pursuing the dream of training and succeeding in trauma and orthopaedics. The lack of diversity, especially black diversity posed its own unique challenges to making progress within the NHS and this subspecialty in particular. However what made an already difficult situation into an almost impossible task was the distinct lack of mentorship and/or the dearth of a familiar “face” all through my time of training. A lot of my colleagues fell out of love with this specialty along the way due to this problem. Thus it was an issue I promised myself I would and must change/influence in any way I can whenever I go to be a consultant. To help mentor the next generation of diverse faces because the specialty needs it.

Hence I welcome this initiative by the BHS to make these “familiar faces” more visible to the trainees coming through. It has been long overdue.

I am happy to share my experiences and the solutions I have developed along the way to overcome the obstacles (you name it, I probably have experienced it) and the disadvantages that arise from such situations.

It has taken some time, but it is doable and I am willing and ready to help you and everyone to progress and achieve your goals in trauma and orthopaedics.

Outside of orthopaedics, I enjoy music, most sports, football, cricket, F1, play squash, running, family time, catching up with friends

I’m happy to mentor through phone calls or zoom or in person.

Location: Cornwall

Position: Consultant

Gender / Preferred pronoun:

Male

Ethnicity: White Caucasian

Particular qualities / experiences relevant for mentorship:

I am a Hip and trauma surgeon for 13 years with interests in preservation surgery, primary and revision arthroplasty and I am the musculoskeletal oncology lead and lead for Trauma in my Trust. I remain content at work and I am happily married with late teenage children giving relevant experience of attempting a healthy work life balance.

Grades willing to mentor:

Early consultant years and more junior.

Profile statement:

I have enjoyed helping /informally mentoring fellow colleagues to settle into their consultant jobs in recent years with favourable feedback. I have also assisted Trainees in difficulty including helping with career changes.

Location: Leeds

Position: Professor and Consultant

Gender / Preferred pronoun:

Male (He/Him)

Ethnicity: British Indian

Particular qualities / experiences relevant for mentorship:

Experience of working with colleagues from varied backgrounds, training trainees over the past 10+ years including those from different cultural backgrounds, nationalities, at different stages of their career and with different aims and objectives.

Grades willing to mentor:

Medical student / Foundation stage to early training / Registrar training to fellowship / consultant colleagues

Profile statement:

I am an academic orthopod who spends 50% time doing/leading translational research/admin and 50% in clinical work (hip and knee arthroplasty). I am a NIHR senior investigator and Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at University of Leeds and University of Oxford. I am also a mentor for Academy of Medical Sciences and NIHR Doctoral College.

I’m happy to mentor through phone calls or zoom or to arrange a meeting in person depending on geography.

Location: London

Position: Consultant

Gender / Preferred pronoun:

Female (she/her)

Ethnicity:

Particular qualities / experiences relevant for mentorship:

Experience of working while pregnant, returning to work after maternity leave, having a less-than-full-time training husband, and combining motherhood with orthopaedics. Experience of sexual misconduct and addressing it with the GMC

Grades willing to mentor:

Registrar and Fellow or new consultant

Profile statement:

I am clinical lead in my department at the Royal London Hospital, home of the busiest Major Trauma Centre in London and part of Barts Health NHS Trust which is the largest Trust in the UK. My clinical practice is in hip and knee primary, complex and revision arthroplasty and pelvic and acetabular trauma. I am celebrating my 20th wedding anniversary this year and have two boys in secondary school. I can help with interview coaching especially the aspect of promoting yourself. Also with bullying and harassment and sexual misconduct.

I’m happy to mentor through phone calls or zoom or to arrange a meeting in person depending on geography.

Location: Sheffield

Position: Retired consultant 2020

Gender / Preferred pronoun:

Male (He/Him)

Ethnicity: White British

Particular qualities / experiences relevant for mentorship:

Good listener. Been around for a while!

Experienced surgeon, 27 years as a consultant in major teaching hospital. Keen educator, past programme director for North Trent Orthopaedic Training Programme, past SAC member. Still involved with active research at Sheffield Hallam University. Organised the Cavendish Hip Fellowship programme in the early 2000’s. Past president of BHS. Active member of the International Hip Society.

Grades willing to mentor:

Consultant, specialist registrar

Profile statement:

Location: Taunton, South West England

Position: Consultant

Gender / Preferred pronoun:

Male / Him

Ethnicity: White British

Particular qualities / experiences relevant for mentorship:

10 years as a consultant and trainer

Grades willing to mentor:

Medical student / Foundation stage to early training / Registrar training to fellowshi

Profile statement:

I have been a consultant Orthopaedic surgeon in a DGH for over 10 years. I have always had an interest in training and education. I am the ADME for quality and leadership. I have a strong belief in work life balance and continue to try and compete in triathlon and running. I enjoy surfing but with limited expectations and ability!

I am happy to mentor junior colleagues who may be facing challenges in their training and career decisions. I can offer mentorship via telephone, Zoom calls or over a coffee.

Location: Guildford, Surrey

Position: Locum Consultant

Gender / Preferred pronoun:

Male (he/him)

Ethnicity: White

Particular qualities / experiences relevant for mentorship:

I CCT’d from the KSS rotation training program in 2021, with recent experience applying for fellowships. I have a passion for inspiring the next group of trainees at Core or NTN level.

Delivery of online interview sessions, lectures and FRCS preparation.

Grades willing to mentor:

Any Foundation trainees or trainees

Profile statement:

I am taking up my first Consultant Post in April 2022, and am an advocate for supportive teaching and training environments in Trauma & Orthopaedics. I have worked with the BOA wellbeing survey to identify burnout in trainees and consultants and I am working on methods to improve training during changing demands on service, consultant experience and the potential for problems that current trainees face within the pandemic recovery plan.

I can share my experience of working within a large geographical deanery, raising a young family and a partner working in the NHS. I am a previous Academic Foundation trainee and have experience mentoring students to achieve the same goal.

Location: Milton Keynes

Position: Consultant

Gender / Preferred pronoun:

Female (She/Her)

Ethnicity: White British

Particular qualities / experiences relevant for mentorship:

Experience of working as a consultant, working though pregnancy, Returning to work after maternity leave, change of career, Training programme director experience. Managing chronic health conditions while working.

Grades willing to mentor:

Foundation, Core surgical, Higher Surgical, Fellow, Newly appointed Consultants

Profile statement:

I am a consultant Lower limb reconstruction and trauma surgeon of 15 years standing with a specialist interest in hip and revision surgery. I have an interest in Medical education and Training and am currently a Training Programme Director in Orthopaedics and Surgical Tutor. I have first hand experience of career dilemmas and have changed career paths within medicine. I am a working mother and only too well understand the challenges of being a full time mum, full time wife and full time Orthopaedic surgeon!

Happy to provide contact, support and mentorship in person, virtually or by telephone – depending on geography and personal circumstances.

Location: Leeds

Position: Consultant Hip and Knee Surgeon

Gender / Preferred pronoun:

Male

Ethnicity: Mixed Asian (Malaysian)

Particular qualities / experiences relevant for mentorship:

Clinical: T&O, Revision hip knee surgeon interest in periprosthetic joint infections, NJR, Periprosthetic fractures

Academic: I have a PhD and happy to help advise on pursuing an academic career in T&O, doing an OOPR for a higher degree etc

Education: I have experience as faculty on revision courses in T&O and ATLS

OOPR: I have experience taking significant time away from clinical work to do a PhD and trying to get back into clinical work after a period away.

Grades willing to mentor:

Medical student / Foundation stage to early training / Registrar training to fellowship

Profile statement:

I am a Consultant T&O surgeon working at Chapel Allerton Hospital/Leeds General Infirmary (Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust) with a special interest in primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty and in particular, the management of periprosthetic joint infections and fractures. My academic interests (from my PhD and NJR Fellowship) include outcomes of primary and revision arthroplasty surgery and I have been awarded national research grants to run and coordinate research studies. I served as an Associate Editor on the editorial board of the BJJ (2012-2016). I have a strong interest in helping develop the profession and my time as BOTA President and sitting on the RCS England Council and BOA Council has given me valuable insight into strategies for promoting and enhancing T&O as a specialty and an understanding of the challenges of clinical leadership. I have recently been awarded the British Hip Society sponsorship for the British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) Future Leaders Programme for 2021. The BOA’s vision for the Future Leaders Programme is to create an alumni of leaders with the skills and knowledge to improve the delivery of clinical care and to influence positive change within the profession.

I’m happy to mentor through phone calls or zoom or to arrange a meeting in person depending on geography.

I can offer guidance and support in balancing clinical and academic work and managing family challenges related to partner’s work and raising young children. I would be able to support trainees who have challenging home circumstances particularly with any additional needs their children may have or due to working away from home for significant periods of time. I am available by phone or virtually through videoconferencing.

Location: Cheltenham

Position: Consultant

Gender / Preferred pronoun:

Male

Ethnicity: White British

Particular qualities / experiences relevant for mentorship:

Experienced consultant (12 years)

Training Programme Director

Experienced Clinical Director

Aware of issues in current education as well as practical issues facing dept in terms of productivity and developing individuals in the dept

Grades willing to mentor:

Any

Profile statement:

I am an established orthopaedic and trauma surgeon in the South West working in Gloucestershire. I have gained experience in my particular field of hip and knee surgery as well as being a member of the trauma team.

I have been very fortunate to have met many people along the way in my career who have helped guide my progress. At times that has been formal with guidance on how to navigate training and since becoming a consultant 12 years ago the mentorship has evolved looking at other aspects of consultant practice.

I have an interest in surgical education and have been a Course Director for AO and ATLS as well as currently being a Training Programme Director for Severn Deanery.

Being a Clinical Director has helped me understand the pressures of delivering a service and managing a clinical service line. My involvement in the NJR (on the Implant Scrutiny Committee and a RCC member) has also given me a broader perspective of how we as surgeons are monitored and regulated.

At different times in our careers, we can benefit from a friendly person to discuss issues which may be looming. I don’t see a mentor as having all the answers (sorry!) but as someone who you can work through potential ideas with and possibly some guidance as to which steps may be helpful to take.

I would be happy to follow this further with individuals who feel this would be beneficial. In truth I would think it would be just as beneficial for me in my developing career.

Location: Exeter

Position: Consultant

Gender / Preferred pronoun:

Male (Pronouns He/Him)

Ethnicity: British Caucasian

Particular qualities / experiences relevant for mentorship:

Royal Air Force Cadet at University

Short service commission with the Royal Air Force with experience in transitioning to NHS employment

Out of programme research post for 6 months during training

Study for an MSc as a trainee

Loss of a parent during training

Had surgery for melanoma during training

Foreign fellowship accompanied by family

Grades willing to mentor:

Profile statement:

Location: West Yorkshire

Position: ST7

Gender / Preferred pronoun:

Male (he/him)

Ethnicity: White

Particular qualities / experiences relevant for mentorship:

Research interest with a focus on Data, imaging and mechanical testing.

Used to do lots of sport fairly well, Dad of three kids.

Grades willing to mentor:

Profile statement:

I am an Orthopaedic trainee (ST7) and I currently live in a rural spot outside of Leeds/Bradford. I studied Medicine as a graduate in St George’s, London after a degree in Sport Science in Bath. I previously did some fairly high level sports but since studying medicine I have not found the time to continue. I lived in London for 7 years until moving to West Yorkshire with my wife who is now a GP. We now have three kids (aged 3,5 and 7), which is lots of fun and quite a challenge! The balance of work and family is something I have not mastered and seems to constantly change.

I really enjoy arthroplasty and trauma but I have also developed an interest in science and research. Getting cases and experience is a real challenge and I have managed to do OK during a fairly difficult time. I completed a PhD during an OOPR in Leeds during my training, which was a great time but full of challenges. I still manage to do some interesting projects and I have learnt some skills which I hope to use as a clinician and academic in the future. I am currently going through the mill of the FRCS!

I have been through a lot of tough moments, brilliant times and difficult decisions, as many others have. If you want to chat or have some support I would be more than happy to help. With any luck, some of what I have done may help you in your journey.

Location: Glasgow

Position: Consultant

Gender / Preferred pronoun:

Female (she/her)

Ethnicity: British

Particular qualities / experiences relevant for mentorship:

Working through pregnancies. Studying and sitting FRCS exam with 2 very young children. Return to work after maternity leave. Working full time throughout. Juggling family life with full time orthopaedics

Grades willing to mentor:

Medical students, Foundation doctors and registrar trainees. Non training grades

Profile statement:

I would actively encourage women to fulfil their wish of becoming consultant surgeons whilst also having a full family life. I have worked full time throughout my career whilst having 2 young daughters demanding my attention! Whilst challenging, nothing is insurmountable and there is always a way. I am now a consultant of 9 years’ experience and have devised ways over the years of juggling a rewarding career with being a mum.

Location: Altrincham, Chester

Position: Consultant Lower Limb Arthroplasty Surgeon

Gender / Preferred pronoun:

Male/ Mr

Ethnicity: Chinese Malaysian

Particular qualities / experiences relevant for mentorship:

Experience of challenges faced by International medical students particularly from South East Asian countries.

I am happy to mentor trainees at any stage of their training to work towards an orthopaedic career.

On a more personal note, I can provide advice for work life balance with a young family with a working wife (GP)

Grades willing to mentor:

Medical students, Foundation Doctors, Core trainees, Specialist registrars, Fellow

Profile statement:

I am a Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon working at Countess of Chester NHS foundation trust. I specialise in Hip and Knee Arthroplasty surgeries with special interest in Lower Limb complex trauma as well as periprosthetic fractures.

I have undertaken fellowship in primary and revision arthroplasty at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation trust and Wrightington Hospital.

I have completed the BOA Future Leaders programme 2020. Our vision is to improve the delivery of care within NHS and to influence positive change in the profession alongside with improvement of patient outcome as well as satisfaction.

I also have special interest in surgical education being a teaching programme conveners for Orthopaedic Academy as well as faculty for FRCS course Wrightington. I have also participated in interview preparation courses for ST3 national selection programme.

I am happy to mentor through phone calls/ zoom or to arrange a meeting in person depending on geography.

Outside work, I enjoy running, road cycling, swimming and playing Tennis. I am also a qualified PADI open water diver and has plenty of experiences diving around South East Asia.

Location: East Sussex

Position: Hip and knee arthroplasty consultant at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Gender / Preferred pronoun:

Male (he/him)

Ethnicity: Pakistani

Particular qualities / experiences relevant for mentorship:

• Experience of serving as a mentor for Association of Surgeons in Training (ASiT) since 2013.

• Member of the founding Committee of the ASiT national mentoring scheme.

• Attendance of several Coaching and Mentoring courses organised by The Royal College of Physicians, ASiT, Institute of Leadership and Management and BHS

• Founder and Chair of CollabORTHO, a national undergraduate teaching and mentoring collaboration.

• Experience of studying and working in different regions (Imperial College London, NE Thames London for foundation training, Yorkshire & The Humber for core surgical training, Kent Surrey and Sussex for Higher Specialty Training, Post CCT fellowship training in Wrightington).

• Recipient of “Trainee Teacher of the Year” and “Teaching Excellence Award” (Deanery awards, 2013 & 2017). Nominated for ASiT “Silver Suture” award in recognition for excellence in surgical training in 2023.

Grades willing to mentor:

Foundation stage to early registrar years

Profile statement:

Location: London

Position: Consultant

Gender / Preferred pronoun:

Male / Him

Ethnicity: British Bangladeshi

Particular qualities / experiences relevant for mentorship:

Recently appointed Consultant.

Previous mentorship experience with medical students and junior trainees.

First and last family member to pursue a career in medicine while growing up in inner city London with the various challenges it produced.

Grades willing to mentor:

Medical student / Foundation training to senior registrars and fellows.

Profile statement:

I am a newly appointed consultant in London from a family background of non-medics. I have 2 young kids and with that the challenges of two working parents.

I was fortunate enough to have some good mentors throughout my career which has helped me immensely.

I have completed fellowship in North America and took the opportunity to travel around North America with my family and appreciate the importance of work life balance. Uprooting family from work and school also produces its own challenges.

My specialist interest includes lower limb arthroplasty, young adult hip and trauma.

I am available on the phone / video call / in person if restrictions allow.

Location: Sheffield

Position: Post-CCT Fellow

Gender / Preferred pronoun:

Male

Ethnicity: White British

Particular qualities / experiences relevant for mentorship:

I have been interested in mentoring for a number of years. My interest was sparked whilst completing my Masters in Medical Education, during which I completed a number of modules and training on mentoring and coaching. I am a mentor on the SuppoRTT scheme, Health Education England – which supports doctors return to training after an absence.

Grades willing to mentor:

Happy to mentor any colleagues below consultant grade.

Profile statement:

I am a senior clinical fellow in lower limb revision arthroplasty – currently in Coventry followed by the Cavendish Fellowship in Sheffield. My interests are revision arthroplasty and specifically periprosthetic joint infection.

I have previous experience of being a mentor both through my master’s degree in MedEd and through a number of mentor positions. I am a mentor for SuppoRTT, HEE – mentoring junior doctors during their return to training after an absence and for the University of Sheffield Surgical Society – working to inspire the next generation of surgical/orthopaedic trainees.

I believe that having a mentor to help guide oneself through certain aspects of surgical or medical training is greatly beneficial, listening with a non-judgemental ear and helping the mentee to arrive at solutions to their problems or concerns.

I live in Sheffield and love spending my time with my family, enjoying all the city has to offer.

Location: Hull, East Yorkshire

Position: Consultant

Gender / Preferred pronoun:

Female

Ethnicity: Black African and Caribbean

Particular qualities / experiences relevant for mentorship:

I am keen to help and motivate others to achieve their goals. I would like to pass on my skills and support colleagues.

Grades willing to mentor:

I would be happy to mentor all grades. I am particularly interested in mentoring Registrars.

Profile statement:

I am a Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic surgeon at Hull University Teaching Hospitals. My specialist interests are pelvic and acetabular reconstruction, hip arthroplasty and major trauma. I am an honorary clinical lecturer at Hull York Medical School. I am the major trauma governance lead for the Hull major trauma centre. I went to Bristol Medical school, did basic surgical training in Oxford and my registrar training on the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore rotation. I was on the integrated academic training rotation and did an MSc in surgical science and a PhD in bioengineering at UCL. I was awarded a MRC clinical research fellowship for my PhD. I did post CCT fellowships in revision and complex lower limb arthroplasty at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, Australia as well as pelvic reconstruction and complex trauma at Cambridge University Hospitals. I can provide mentorship via zoom, phone or in person depending on location.

Location: Scotland

Position: Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and Honorary Senior Lecturer

Gender / Preferred pronoun:

Male (he/him)

Ethnicity: White Greek

Particular qualities / experiences relevant for mentorship:

Non-medical family background. I am a fellowship trained hip and knee arthroplasty surgeon. I do not do trauma. I have practiced in three different healthcare systems in Greece, UK and Canada. I have an interest in teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate and hold an honorary degree with the University of Dundee. I have had mentorship that assisted me in successfully working through a regulatory GMC process.

Grades willing to mentor:

All Grades

Profile statement:

I am a consultant hip and knee surgeon at NHS Tayside, since January 2007. I have benefited from mentorship myself to help shape change in my practice and approach towards a challenging work environment. I am one of few international medical graduates that trained in Orthopaedics in a different country and work in Scotland. I have supported colleagues in difficulty. Happy to mentor via zoom or in person if local.

Location: London

Position: Consultant

Gender / Preferred pronoun:

Male (he/him)

Ethnicity: White Caucasian

Particular qualities / experiences relevant for mentorship:

20 years as a consultant, 3 years as a medical director, 4 years in BHS Professional Affairs committee.

Grades willing to mentor:

Consultant

Profile statement:

I have been a consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon for 20 years. From the outset I was lucky enough to receive excellent mentorship and now feel able to return the time given to me. As a medical director I embraced the principle of diversity in teams and understand the challenges we all face in day to day practice. As a member of BOA and Royal College visit panels to Trusts and individuals having difficult times I have seen the problems that teams and individuals can develop. I have an awareness of how these can be avoided or effectively managed. I have experience of working with Consultants at all stages of their career – some hugely successful and some having serious problems and feel that time spent as a BHS mentor would allow me to use my experience for the good of colleagues.

Location: East of England

Position: ST6

Gender / Preferred pronoun:

Female (she/her)

Ethnicity: White Northern Irish

Particular qualities / experiences relevant for mentorship:

Current trainee

Navigating training and parenting

Grades willing to mentor:

Anyone who feels it may be of benefit!

Profile statement:

I am a current trainee keen to pursue a career in lower limb arthroplasty surgery. I have recent experience of navigating training and pregnancy, and returning to work to juggle life with a young family!

Location: West Midlands

Position: Specialty Registrar ST7

Gender / Preferred pronoun:

Male (he/him)

Ethnicity: British Asian

Particular qualities / experiences relevant for mentorship:

Experience of being an ethnic minority trainee. Have experience of mentoring at medical school and during early years training. Have managed to juggle a busy family life raising young children during FRCS and training.

Grades willing to mentor:

Medical Students, foundation and early years trainees

Profile statement:

My experience of mentoring started at medical school where I was a mentor to junior medical students in a peer-assisted-learning scheme. During my early years of training I have been a mentor with the Social Mobility Foundation, a charity working with individuals from low socioeconomic backgrounds. During this fulfilling role I helped coach and mentor college students towards securing their place at medical school.

I am a specialty registrar approaching the final year of training. During this time I have continually appreciated the importance of establishing (and maintaining!) a work-life balance. Whilst I am still learning to be a better husband and father to 3 children, I am always more than happy to share my life and training experiences and (pitfalls) with others.

I would be more than happy to offer mentorship (or even just a chat) over the phone or virtually. I am a firm believer that the sharing and collaboration of knowledge and experiences, albeit positive or negative, can be an immeasurable resource and source of support for those interested in or pursuing orthopaedics as a career.

Location: Portsmouth, South Coast

Position: Consultant since 2011

Gender / Preferred pronoun:

Female

Ethnicity: White

Particular qualities / experiences relevant for mentorship:

Middle years consultant, passionate about education and training (TPD for Kent Surrey Sussex HST T&O programme for nearly 6 years). Driven personality, surprisingly strong for my small physique.

Grades willing to mentor:

All grades

Profile statement:

Consultant since 2011 initially in a relatively small DGH in Chichester before moving to a large very busy DGH just down the road (Portsmouth). My practice is primary and revision hips and knees (mainly hips) and general trauma.

I feel lucky to have never come across any particular challenges in terms of my career progression. My choice to be an Orthopaedic surgeon or a Hip surgeon has ever been questioned and I can honestly say I have not encountered a sexist attitude towards me in my chosen profession. I have only ever worked with supportive and inspiring trainers and now with supportive colleagues. However, I recognise that other female trainees have not been so fortunate and believe that my positive experiences can help guide others.

I have had several female trainees with an interest in hip surgery visit and spend some time with me in theatre. These trainees had been struggling with self-confidence and the belief in their own abilities and needing to see that being a female hip surgeon was possible and fun and rewarding.

I became involved in education early on in my consultant post, initially being appointed as the trust surgical tutor responsible for looking after local trainees and then in 2015 being appointed as one of three training programme directors to the Kent Surrey Sussex T&O programme. This has given me insight and knowledge into the current curriculum and training requirements but also to the challenges of the trainees in the constraints of EWTD and a constantly changing and sometimes compromised training environment.

Outside work I am a fitness fanatic and love running. I am lucky enough to live in the beautiful south downs and so have plenty of trails to explore. I am the Imelda Marcos of trainers!!

I also enjoy mountain and road biking (as long as the sun is shining!) and turbo training in the cold, wet dark winter months.

My garden keeps me busy all year round and supplied with vegetables in the summer months. The chickens supply me with tasty eggs all year round.

Location: London

Position: Consultant

Gender / Preferred pronoun:

Female (She/ Her)

Ethnicity: Black Caribbean

Particular qualities / experiences relevant for mentorship:

Female, Ethnic minority, Black, Caribbean, Exam failure

Senior Consultant, Strategic Leadership, Life coaching skills, Setting up Private Practice, Conflict Resolution

Grades willing to mentor:

All grades

Profile statement:

I am a Consultant specialising in Hip and Knee surgery, who has been in post since 2005. I am currently the Department Lead at Ealing Hospital. When appointed I became the first female of Afro-Caribbean origin to become a Consultant in the UK. I scored another first in 2018, becoming the first woman in Europe to perform Mako robotic hip surgery. Management posts held include Director of Core Surgical Training, Faculty Group Tutor and Lead for Fractured Neck of Femur Pathway. Previous Associate Editor of Journal of Medical Case Reports and am current external Examiner for University of the West Indies (Trinidad & Tobago) Medical finals examinations.

I have had an interesting career, which has not been without its challenges. One challenge was passing the FRCS Orth exam due to a lack of self confidence. This came about from experiences of sexism and racism. Fortunately, my self belief developed during my childhood as well as supportive mentors helped me counter that. I am able to offer advice to anyone experiencing similar difficulties. Due to my experiences, I am passionate about increasing diversity in Orthopaedics and developing leaders who are inclusive, forward thinking and with an empowerment management style.

Outside of work I am currently undertaking a Masters in Strategic Leadership and have recently become a Trustee of a charity. I enjoy listening to music, dancing, travel and fine dining. (I’m well known to have Luther Vandross crooning in the background as I operate.)

Happy to mentor by phone, Zoom or in person.

Location: Carlisle, Cumbria, England

Position: Post-CCT Fellow

Gender / Preferred pronoun:

Female (she/her)

Ethnicity: White British

Particular qualities / experiences relevant for mentorship:

Female arthroplasty trainee. Non-medical family background.

Grades willing to mentor:

Foundation stage to early training / Registrar training to fellowship.

Profile statement:

I am a post-CCT Fellow in Hip Arthroplasty. My husband is an engineer and no-one in my immediate family is in the medical profession. My work-life and home-life are therefore quite separate and I have interests and volunteering commitments outside of work. I was fortunate to have some encouraging supervisors as a junior doctor who helped me realise my potential as a female orthopaedic surgeon but I have met with some negative attitudes along the way. I can confidently say that you don’t need to wear size 8 gloves to do a hip replacement!

I am happy to mentor junior colleagues who may be facing challenges in their training and career decisions. I can offer mentorship via telephone or Zoom calls or a cup of tea and cake if the situation allows!

Location: Cheshire

Position: Consultant

Gender / Preferred pronoun:

Male (He/Him)

Ethnicity: White

Particular qualities / experiences relevant for mentorship:

First in my family to go to University, Mature Student at Medical School, Current Consultant Appraiser and Mentor in my Trust

Grades willing to mentor:

Any Grade

Profile statement:

I have been a Consultant in a mid sized DGH for 11 years. My practice is a mix of Primary and Revision Lower Limb Arthroplasty plus general trauma with an interest in Peri prosthetic work. I recall being told regularly at every stage in my career from 16 onwards, that it was unlikely I would ever achieve my goal of becoming a consultant surgeon.

I have been fortunate in my career to work in various hospitals where I have found individuals whom have consciously or unconsciously become mentors for me and encouraged me to succeed which has shaped me as a surgeon and a trainer. I am committed to training and have been nominated as regional trainer of the year several times and won a couple of years ago. As well as a clinical supervisor and Educational supervisor, I am also a current FRCS(Orth) examiner, Consultant Mentor locally and a Consultant Appraiser.

I am happy to talk over the phone, Teams, or in person if appropriate and relatively local.

Location: Durham

Position: Consultant

Gender / Preferred pronoun:

Male

Ethnicity: Indian

Particular qualities / experiences relevant for mentorship:

I am a Royal College Surgical Tutor and have been a Foundation programme tutor . I have looked after trainees with additional needs.


Grades willing to mentor:

Foundation stage to early registrar years.

Profile statement:

I am a Consultant Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon working at County Durham and Darlington NHS Trust.
I underwent my higher surgical orthopaedic training from Northeast England, then underwent further fellowship training in hip and knee replacements from the University of Toronto, the centre for hip surgery, Wrightington and then the Golden Jubilee Hospital, Glasgow. 
I was awarded the British Orthopaedic Association travelling fellowship to Endo-Klinik, Hamburg and University Hospital, Copenhagen, where I received training in rapid recovery programme following hip and knee replacements.



Having done a certificate in medical education, I have demonstrated a keen interest in academic activities and is actively involved in teaching and training. I am the Royal College tutor for surgical trainees at County Durham Darlington NHS and an orthopaedic surgical trainer. Prior to this role, I have been a foundation programme tutor and was mentoring trainees with additional needs. I have been a faculty member at FRCS (Orth) preparatory courses and have co-authored a FRCS Orth book chapter. I am a member of the British Orthopaedic Association and the British Hip Society. 
I am a flexible, approachable and value work life balance for all of us. I am happy to mentor foundation doctors, core surgical and junior higher surgical trainees. I can offer guidance and support in person or virtually.


Location: Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Position: Consultant

Gender / Preferred pronoun:

Male

Ethnicity: Indian

Particular qualities / experiences relevant for mentorship:

Grades willing to mentor:

Registrar to Fellowship years

Profile statement:

Having completed my surgical training in Kent, Surrey and Sussex, I went on to do a fellowship in Toronto (under Prof. Waddell) and then at University College London Hospital (under Prof. Haddad). I am currently a Consultant Hip Surgeon in Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells in Kent. My practice focusses on primary and revision hip arthroplasty.

I am passionate about teaching and training in Trauma & Orthopaedics. I am an ATLS instructor, run a local FRCS viva teaching programme, I am also the Specialty Tutor in T&O at MTW NHS Trust and the Training Programme Director for Core Surgical Trainees in KSS.

Apart from work, I enjoy playing tennis and am an avid Roger Federer fan!

Location: Wrightington

Position: Consultant

Gender / Preferred pronoun:

Male (he/him)

Ethnicity: White

Particular qualities / experiences relevant for mentorship:

I am a Consultant Hip Surgeon at Wrightington Hospital which is a tertiary referral centre. I have been a Consultant since 2007 but still see myself as ‘young at heart’. My practice is a balance between arthroplasty (complex primary, revision etc) and non-arthroplasty hip surgery. I did a year in Sydney back in 2000 which was just before getting a training number. I then trained in the North West but took a year out to do an MD. I do a fair bit of research, most of which is collaborations with ‘proper’ scientists! I am one half of a two consultant family – my wife is an Oncologist, we have two kids (24 – Paediatric ICU nurse, 21 – Uni student). I am very keen on work life balance, having recently taken 10 months off as a delayed ‘gap year’. I love travel and seek new experiences. I am keen on outdoor activities such as fell running, skiing, cycling, sailing, kayaking and mountaineering.



I’m pretty easygoing and like to do my best to help trainees get the best out of themselves and their training opportunities.

Grades willing to mentor:

Registrar to fellowship years.

Profile statement:

Location: Northumbria

Position: Consultant

Gender / Preferred pronoun:

Male / Him

Ethnicity: White British

Particular qualities / experiences relevant for mentorship:

I have been a trainer for a few years for ST Trainees. I have also supervised research registrars in clinical training, and SHO level trainees. I am generally an approachable and, hopefully, informal consultant personality willing to engage in discussion and provide mentorship to surgeons at any stage in their career.

Grades willing to mentor:

Medical student

Foundation stage to early registrar years

Registrar to fellowship years

Consultant

Profile statement:

As above

Location: London

Position: Consultant , Clinical Lead / HoD

Gender / Preferred pronoun:

Male / He / Him

Ethnicity: Asian

Particular qualities / experiences relevant for mentorship:

Leadership, International fellowship, Management and business knowledge in addition to Orthopaedic experience.

Grades willing to mentor:

All Grades

Profile statement:

I am Clinical Lead in a Tertiary Orthopaedic Centre at Guys’ and St Thomas’ Hospitals within a leading Academic Health Science Centre of Kings Health Partners. I also am a Senior Lecture at Kings College London and am Clinical Lead for Orthopaedics at the RCSEng for the international Medical Graduates programme.