Clinical Fellow ST1/2 Equivalent T&O

Wwl; Wigan; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected NHS Foundation Trust is seeking Clinical Fellows at the ST1/2 level for 6 months, based in Wigan. The role includes working in clinics, trauma theatres, and on wards, providing a comprehensive experience in orthopaedic care alongside an established team. Candidates must possess relevant qualifications, including full GMC registration and ALS certification, and demonstrate effective communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience at FY2 level or above required.
• Experience in Orthopaedic Surgery is necessary.
• Publications or evidence of completed research or audit activity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attendance at Orthopaedic out-patient clinics, operating lists, and fracture clinics.
• Management of inpatients and participation in on-call rotas.
• Collecting and presenting data for medical audit meetings.

Skills

Managerial skills

Ability to prioritize

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

MB Ch B or equivalent

Full GMC registration with license to practice

ALS or equivalent

MRCS OR FRCS or equivalent

Job description

This post is only open to internal applicants.

Clinical Fellow ST1/2 Equivalent T&O

NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 3 (MT03)

Main area Specialist Services Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 3 (MT03) Contract 6 months (Fixed Term) Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Job share
• Flexible working

40 hours per week (work on a rota basis that includes on call duties) Job ref 302-25-7228495MHR-SS

Site Royal Albert Edward Infirmary Town Wigan Salary £49,909 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 11/06/2025 08:00

Choose Well - Choose WWL

Job overview

We currently have 2 x full time vacancies at ST1/ST2 level for 6 months, from August 2025 - February 2026.

The Clinical Fellows are expected to work together as a team. Each will work with a consultant or pair of consultants. The Fellow will also be expected to co-operate with and develop good working relationships with junior doctors in other departments. The Fellows will also be expected to maintain good working relationships with the departmental nursing staff, the staff in diagnostic departments and the physiotherapy departments.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Fellow in Orthopaedics (ST1/2 equivalent)

Applications are invited from eligible candidates to apply for a Clinical Fellow (ST1/2 Level) with Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust.

Working across both our Wigan based acute site and elective Wrightington Hospital site, the roles are covering training vacancies.

The successful candidate will be part of a busy on call rota and spend time in clinic, trauma theatre and on the wards.

The post attracts a work schedule, which is subject to changes.

This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term basis as it has been established to provide support to the on call SHO rota until August 2025.

Working for our organisation

Choose Well – Choose WWL

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values ‘the WWL Way’.

WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Attendance at Orthopaedic out-patient clinics, operating lists, fracture clinics and across the Muscular Skeletal Division active participation.
• Attendance at Ward Rounds, operating theatre sessions.
• Day to day management of in patients under the team’s care.
• Collecting and presenting data for medical audit meetings.
• Signing death certificates and personally notifying deaths to the HM Coroner where necessary and after discussions with the Consultant, if required.
• To facilitate medical audit junior medical staff must keep medical records in the manner prescribed by their Consultant/ Division.

Person specification

Qualifications

• MB Ch B or equivalent
• Full GMC registration with license to practice
• ALS or equivalent
• MRCS OR FRCS or equivalent

Experience

• Relevant experience at FY2 level or above
• Able to carry out ALS and defibrillation to a standard that accords with UK Resus Council guidelines
• Experience of Orthopaedic Surgery
• ALS provider / ATLSperience of Orthopaedic Surgery
• Publications or evidence of completed research or audit activity
• Arthroscopy Course
• Experience of Orthopaedic Surgery
• Experience of Audit

Skills

• Managerial skills, in relation to junior staff and other professionals
• Ability to prioritise and organise clinical workload
• Ability to demonstrate safe clinical practice
• Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work as an effective member of a team
• Evidence of personal initiative and organisational abilities

Our Trust prefers candidates to submit applications online. Please contact the Recruitment Team on 01942 244000 if you have difficulty applying online.

The Trust reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated closing date if there is a high volume of applications.

We endeavour to inform all applicants of the outcome of their application by email or SMS text message.

Guidance on Completing Your Application

Applications are scored against the person specification, therefore we recommend that you use the supporting information section of your application form to demonstrate how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role, providing illustrative examples where possible.

On-Call

Please note that some roles may require you to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.

WWL has signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment. and will recognise your continuous or ‘unbroken’ service in any Greater Manchester Local Authority or NHS organisation, Transport for Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service or Greater Manchester Combined Authority; giving you access to our service-related benefits.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Edward Jeans Job title Consultant Upper Limb Surgeon Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01942 244000

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