Clinical Development Fellowships (CDF) General Surgery, Trauma + Orthopaedics and Surgical Spec[...]

NHS National Services Scotland; Larbert; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking Clinical Development Fellows to join their dynamic surgical teams. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in various surgical specialties, including General Surgery and Trauma + Orthopaedics, at a renowned hospital nestled in the scenic heart of Scotland. With a commitment to professional development, the position includes protected personal development time and in-house training. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions will shape the future of surgical care, while enjoying the rich culture and community of the region.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have full GMC registration and a license to practice.
• Recent completion of UK Foundation Programmes or Core Surgical Training is required.

Responsibilities

• Work in surgical specialties including General Surgery and Orthopaedics.
• Participate in clinical work on wards, in clinics, and during theatre hours.

Skills

Surgical Skills

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Clinical Decision Making

Education

Full GMC Registration

Completion of UK Foundation Programmes

Core Surgical Training

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Clinical Development Fellowships (CDF)

General Surgery, Trauma + Orthopaedics and Surgical Specialties Fixed term from 6^th August 2025 to 4^th August 2026

Full time - 40 hrs

Salary Scale - £45,504 - £71,550 per annum (pro rata if part time)

Looking for a new and exciting challenge? Then think about working in NHS Forth Valley in the heart of Scotland.

Applications are invited from trainee doctors having recently completed or about to finish either UK Foundation Programmes or Core Surgical Training to apply for the position of Clinical Development Fellow (CDF) in Surgery, Trauma + Orthopaedics, and surgical specialties.

These exciting posts will work in the surgical specialties including General Surgery and Orthopaedics at Forth Valley Royal Hospital. In addition, as a CDF, you will have 6 protected hours per week of protected personal development time and 2 hours of in-house training. The remaining period will be distributed between clinical work in General Surgery or Trauma and Orthopaedics on the wards, in clinic, theatre and acute receiving, both in and out hours. Out of hours cover will include cross-covering all surgical subspecialties within Forth Valley including; General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Urology, Maxillofacial, Breast and ENT surgery. There may be an opportunity to gain additional experience in another speciality of choice following negotiation with base team and destination team.

The appointment will be on a fixed term and full-time basis (40 hrs). Remuneration will be determined by the pay and conditions of hospital medical and dental staff (NHS Circular: PCS (DD) 2024/01).

The surgical specialties in Forth Valley Royal Hospital provide acute services covering general surgery (including breast surgery), trauma and orthopaedics, urology, ENT, OMFS and ophthalmology.

The General Surgery and Trauma and Orthopaedic departments each function as a highly integrated multi-disciplinary team. All members contribute to patient care, and this appointment will play an important role in the continuing development and redesign of clinical pathways and service redesign of the surgical service.

You can look forward to a warm welcome and strong support from colleagues. Our hospital is situated in the heart of Scotland, nestled against the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, and close to vibrant towns that are richly endowed with excellent cultural and sporting facilities, offering good transport links to Edinburgh and Glasgow.

To apply for this post, please visit the job posting on the NHS Scotland Job Train website. Applicants should have full GMC registration and a licence to practise.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Mr Michael Wilson, Consultant General Surgeon, [e-mail] or Mr Mujahid Syed, Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic surgeon, [e-mail].

Closing date: 18^th May 2025

Interview dates: To be confirmed

Please quote reference number 212425 on all correspondence.