Fellow Knee-Hip Orthopedics

Do you want to work on the freedom of movement of our patients and truly help them move forward? You are in the right place with us. Will you move with us?

We are looking for a:

Fellow Knee-Hip Orthopedics (with an emphasis on prosthesiology and revision surgery)

Orthopedics

As a fellow, you will enter an important and defining phase of your career: further specializing, deepening your knowledge, and profiling yourself. You are close to your end goal, but you are not there yet. In this phase, you primarily want to gain operative experience, increase your independence, and position yourself as a future sub/super specialist. During your Fellowship, you will make a lot of progress in a positive and stimulating environment, so that upon completion, you are a confident and well-positioned orthopedic surgeon.

As an Orthopedics Fellow (Knee-Hip unit) at the Sint Maartenskliniek, you have a direct influence on our mission: moving further! You will receive intensive training and get the chance to develop in a place where everything revolves around expertise, excellence, and innovation. You will learn from a team of experienced medical specialists and simultaneously contribute to the training of students and physician assistants.

The Fellowship is a one-year program in which all facets of this specialty are addressed. You will work with a high volume of complex cases, allowing you to experience a steep learning curve in a short time. You will work closely with the orthopedic surgeon to whom you are assigned (fixed mentor structure), as well as with a dedicated team of knee and hip specialists. Together with this team, you will participate in weekly discussions to optimize patient care.

36 hours per week (0.8 FTE)

Starting January 2027; starting later in early 2027 is also negotiable upon consultation.

Nijmegen

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Learning objectives:

• You will develop particularly in the field of knee and hip prosthesiology and revision surgery.

• You will learn various primary and revision surgical techniques and perform them under the supervision of your supervisor. You will spend approximately 50% of your time on operative activities.

• You will work step-by-step towards independently running outpatient clinics and OR days, during which you will be guided by an experienced Orthopedist acting as your mentor.

• As part of the multidisciplinary team, you will learn a systematic approach to knee and hip pathology.

• You will be given the opportunity to conduct scientific research which will lead to publication. For this, you can make use of the advice from the research department.

• Plenty of autonomy and good guidance.

• A good work-life balance with a workload of 36 hours, four days of 9 hours each.

• A unique Fellowship in the largest expertise center for orthopedics in the Netherlands. You will benefit from high operative exposure, experienced mentors, and a strong (inter)national network.

• Clear perspective: it regularly occurs that fellows transition into a staff position. If opportunities arise that align with your ambitions, we will discuss this with you in a timely manner.

• Focus on your talent and (personal) development, partly supported by our own Maartensacademie which advises and facilitates you in education, schooling, and training.

• Attention to your vitality, with an eye for your personal situation, life stage, and concrete facilities such as free sports on location.

• A beautiful workplace in a wooded environment.

• A workplace where we accept you as you are and where you may be yourself.

Do you want to work on the freedom of movement of our patients and truly help them move forward? You are in the right place with us. For 90 years, the Sint Maartenskliniek has been the specialist in the field of movement. We focus on orthopedics, rheumatology, rehabilitation, and pain management, and we are driven to remain at the forefront. With us, you work together with dedicated experts who belong to the top of their field, and you can truly deepen your expertise. At the same time, you experience the advantages of a small and clear hospital where colleagues look out for one another. Together, we commit ourselves every day to the freedom of movement of our patients. And we are proud of that!

Moving forward together.

You are enthusiastic, eager to learn, and ambitious in your further specialization. You take initiative, communicate openly, and enjoy working in a multidisciplinary team.

Additionally:

• You have just completed or are almost finished with your training.

• You want to deepen your knowledge specifically in the prosthesiology of revision surgery of the knee and hip.

• You are motivated to gain a lot of operative experience in a short time.

• You have an interest in scientific research.

• Do you possess an open attitude and are you able to work well with colleagues from different backgrounds and views.

Do you want to know more about this position? Please contact Simon van Laarhoven, orthopedic surgeon, reachable via 024-36598879887 and via email S.vanlaarhoven@maartenskliniek.nl. Do you have a specific question before you decide to apply? We are happy to help! We prefer to receive CVs via an official application.

Do you want to apply directly? Then use the 'apply' button at the top of this page before November 23, 2026. We are already looking forward to your response! Feel free to surprise us with your application. Choose the form that suits you. This could be a letter, but you could also record a video, for example. Interviews will take place on Thursday, December 3, 2026, or at another time if December 3 is not suitable in your schedule.

Screening of CV, diplomas, identity document, and VOG (Certificate of Good Conduct) is a standard part of the selection procedure. This is to ensure the safety of our patients and employees. Where applicable, BIG registration will be checked.

This vacancy is announced simultaneously internally and externally, whereby internal candidates have priority over external candidates in the event of equal suitability.

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated. 

At the Sint Maartenskliniek, we commit ourselves every day to the freedom of movement of our patients. We also find the freedom of movement of our employees important in all respects. We want you to feel free to be yourself. That is why we work towards a diverse and inclusive organization, where equality is central and everyone feels welcome. In this way, we create a workplace where your talents can flourish and you can be successful in your work.