Clinical Development Fellow in Trauma & Orthopaedics

NHS Scotland; Paisley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Clinical Development Fellow in Trauma & Orthopaedics. This role offers a blend of clinical practice and teaching opportunities, ideal for those with surgical experience looking to further their training. The position is based between two hospitals in Paisley and Greenock, focusing on trauma and elective services.

Qualifications

• Completed foundation training or equivalent required.
• Recent surgical specialty experience at FY2+ level.

Responsibilities

• Balance ward-based clinical practice with teaching time.
• Contribute to the junior out-of-hours rota.

Skills

Surgical Specialty Experience

Teaching

Immediate Life Support (ILS)

Education

Foundation Training

Job description

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

Post: Clinical Development Fellow in Trauma & Orthopaedics

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

We invite applications for the role of Clinical Development Fellow within the Trauma and Orthopaedic Team in Clyde. This position is ideal for individuals who have completed foundation training or equivalent and seek additional experience before applying for specialty training. Applicants should have recent surgical specialty experience at FY2+ level and demonstrate successful completion of Immediate Life Support (ILS) training.

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

The Orthopaedic Unit in Clyde operates between the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley and Inverclyde Royal Hospital. The trauma unit is based at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, handling acute inpatient and day-case trauma. Inpatient elective services are provided at Inverclyde Royal Hospital, with trauma and outpatient services at both hospitals.

Appointees will have regular meetings with their Clinical/Educational Supervisor to develop a Personal Development Plan (PDP). They will also contribute to the junior out-of-hours rota at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, which is shared among 10 junior doctors and includes internal cover for leave. The post involves rotation to Inverclyde Royal Hospital for a set number of weeks.

This position does not have educational approval from the Postgraduate Dean and is not recognized for training by NES. Applicants must hold PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check and GMC full registration with a Licence to Practise, having completed foundation or equivalent training.

For more information, contact Miss R McKenna at 0141 314 7151 or 0141 314 9581. Details on contacting the Recruitment Service are in the Candidate Information Packs.

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

We encourage applications from all community sections and support the Armed Forces Covenant, recognizing military skills and experience.

Applicants must provide genuine responses to all application questions. Use of AI or third-party tools to draft or alter responses is discouraged and may lead to application withdrawal.