Clinical Development Fellow in Trauma & Orthopaedics

NHS National Services Scotland; Paisley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Development Fellow in Trauma & Orthopaedics. This role offers a unique opportunity for those who have completed foundation training to gain further experience before specialty training. The successful candidate will engage in clinical practice while also contributing to medical education. With a strong focus on professional development, this position allows for a balanced approach to teaching and patient care, making it ideal for motivated individuals looking to advance their careers in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have recent surgical specialty experience at FY2+ level.
• Completion of Immediate Life Support (ILS) training is essential.

Responsibilities

• Balance ward-based clinical practice with protected teaching time.
• Develop and deliver teaching to medical students.

Skills

Surgical Specialty Experience

Immediate Life Support (ILS)

Teaching Skills

Education

Foundation Training

GMC Full Registration

Job description

Job Opportunity: Clinical Development Fellow in Trauma & Orthopaedics

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, one of the UK's largest healthcare systems, employs approximately 40,000 staff across various clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide a wide range of services including acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health care to a population of over 1.15 million, extending to 2.2 million with regional and national services.

Position Details

Post: Clinical Development Fellow in Trauma & Orthopaedics

Location: Between The Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley, and Inverclyde Royal Hospital, Greenock

Role Description

Applicants are invited to apply for this role within the Trauma and Orthopaedic Team in Clyde. This position is ideal for individuals who have completed foundation training or equivalent and wish to gain further experience before applying for specialty training. Candidates must have recent surgical specialty experience at FY2+ level and demonstrate successful completion of Immediate Life Support (ILS) training.

Responsibilities and Opportunities

The successful candidate will balance ward-based clinical practice with protected time for teaching and professional development. There are opportunities for those interested in medical education to develop and deliver teaching to medical students.

Unit Details

The Orthopaedic Unit in Clyde is based at both Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley and Inverclyde Royal Hospital. The trauma unit at Royal Alexandra Hospital handles acute inpatient and day case trauma. Elective services are provided at Inverclyde Royal Hospital, with outpatient services at both hospitals.

Supervision and Development

The appointee will be assigned a Clinical/Educational Supervisor. Regular meetings will support the development of a Personal Development Plan (PDP) based on previous experience and career goals.

Additional Duties

Contributions to the junior out-of-hours rota are expected, with an associated pay supplement. The rota at Royal Alexandra Hospital is resident on-call, shared among 10 junior doctors, including internal cover for leave. The post will include rotations to Inverclyde Royal Hospital for a set number of weeks.

Additional Information

This post does not have educational approval from the Postgraduate Dean and is not recognized for training by NES. It requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check.

Applicants must hold GMC full registration, a Licence to Practice, and have completed foundation or equivalent training.

Contact and Application Details

For further information, contact Miss R McKenna at 0141 314 7151/9581. Details for application support can be found in the Candidate Information Packs.

Applicants without UK foundation training within 3.5 years of the start date must submit a Certificate of Readiness to Enter Specialty Training (CREST), completed by a suitable consultant.

Additional Notes

Due to high application volume, shortlisting feedback cannot be provided. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde promotes diversity and inclusion and is a Forces Friendly Employer, supporting applications from the Armed Forces community.

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