Clinical Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Poole; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Poole is seeking a Trust Clinical Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics. This permanent position requires candidates to have a GMC recognized Medical degree and experience in trauma care. Responsibilities include flexible work hours and participation in the general on-call rota. This role offers opportunities to train alongside consultant surgeons in elective operations. Closing date for applications is October 31, 2025.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a GMC recognized Medical degree.
• Experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics is essential.
• Applicants should demonstrate on call and ward cover experience.

Responsibilities

• Work flexibly and support junior staff members.
• Participate in general on-call rota at Trust Clinical Fellow level.
• Gain experience in elective operations and surgical clinics.

Skills

Experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics

Proven experience of on call and ward cover

Ability to work flexibly and on own initiative

Education

GMC recognised Medical degree

Job description

Trust Clinical Fellow, Trauma and Orthopaedics (MT04)

University Hospitals Dorset Foundation Trust is currently seeking to appoint a Trust Clinical Fellow, (MT04) in Trauma and Orthopaedics.

Applicants are invited to apply for the post of Trust Clinical Fellow which is offered on a permanent basis.

Qualifications

• GMC recognised Medical degree.
• Experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics.
• Proven experience of on call and ward cover.

Responsibilities

• The applicant should be able to work flexibly and to act on own initiative and to support junior staff members.
• In order to deliver this level of service applicants should have proven experience of on call and ward cover.
• The position is working at Trust Clinical Fellow level as part of the general on-call rota and depending on area of interest the applicant could be offered the potential to spend time working and training with the consultants in elective operations and surgical clinics.

The department currently has 22 Consultant surgeons, 12 are Trauma Consultants who provide emergency on call services for the Trust.

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Please see job description and person specification for more details regarding main responsibilities.

This advert closes on Friday 31 Oct 2025