Clinical Fellow ST3 in Trauma and Orthopaedics | Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The Great Western Hospitals NHS FT; Swindon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A National Health Service Trust is seeking a Clinical Fellow ST3+ in Trauma & Orthopaedics. The role includes participation in elective and trauma operations, managing clinics, and contributing to clinical governance. The Trust prioritizes staff wellbeing and offers support for professional development. Join a dedicated team in a recognized Trauma Unit contributing to improving patient experiences. This role is pivotal in the directorate's leadership and service development.

Benefits

Support for staff wellbeing

Professional development opportunities

Participation in quality improvement projects

Qualifications

• Clinical Fellow ST3+ level. Must support and supervise junior colleagues.
• Participation in MDT meetings and clinical audits.
• Commitment to maintaining staff wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Be part of the Trauma and Orthopaedics Registrar Team.
• Provide inpatient services for Trauma and Orthopaedic patients.
• Participate in on-call duties and assist in elective and trauma surgeries.

Job description

This role is within the department of Trauma & Orthopaedics at GWH. On joining the department, you will become part of a well-established, friendly team and will help us continue to drive forward improvements in the service that we provide to our patients. As a clinical fellow ST3+ you will undertake rota commitments which include on call duties, assisting of elective and trauma operating lists and partake in emergency and elective clinics.

As a Trust, we place high importance on staff wellbeing, you will be offered a wide variety of support to help you maintain your wellbeing and to help colleagues maintain theirs. The Trusts Health and Wellbeing team has won a National Award during 2020 for the work they have done locally.

The Trust is a recognised Trauma Unit and is part of 2 Trauma Networks (Severn & Thames Valley) and enjoys excellent working relations with both MTC’s. GWH also is part of, and contributes to, the regional spinal on-call for Thames Valley.

The Duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service.

Clinical Duties

1. To be part of the Trauma and Orthopaedics Registrar Team at the Great Western Hospital.
2. To participate in supervised Consultant led new and follow-up outpatient clinics.
3. To provide in-patient services to Trauma and Orthopaedic patients
4. To participate in MDT meetings on a weekly basis.
5. To participate in the on‑call rota including out of hours
6. Participation in clinical audits.
7. To contribute to undergraduate/post‑graduate and continuing medical education activity.
8. Conducting suitable duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
9. Any other duties relevant to the department

Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are. We will expect your values and behaviours to reflect the STAR Values of the organisation:

Our STAR values

• Service – We will put our patients first
• Teamwork – We will work together
• Ambition – We will aspire to provide the best service
• Respect – We will act with integrity

Management and Leadership Responsibilities

All staff in each Directorate are managerially accountable through their Lead Clinician and to the Associate Medical Director, who has overall responsibility for the services within the Directorate. Clinical Fellow ST3+ level doctors are key members of the Directorate team and are accountable and responsible for following the changes to service that will improve the patient experience set out by senior members of the team.

1. To support and supervise junior colleagues as appropriate.
2. To contribute to the leadership and development under the direction of the Lead Clinician and Associate Medical Director and in line with the Trust’s business plans.
3. The post holder will ensure effective communication and involvement of staff across the Directorate including support to the Divisional Director to achieve their objectives.
4. Work in partnership with colleagues in other Directorates within the Trust.
5. Work within the Trust’s framework for Clinical Governance and Risk, including the development of clinical policies and adherence to standing orders, standing financial instructions and financial procedures.

Clinical Governance and Audit

• Opportunities to participate in quality improvement projects and clinical governance presentations are encouraged.

This advert closes on Friday 19 Dec 2025