Clinical Fellow (ST3+) in Trauma & Orthopaedics

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in London is seeking a Clinical Fellow (ST3+) in Trauma & Orthopaedics. In this one-year fixed-term role, you will manage both elective and emergency surgeries as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will gain significant clinical experience and participate in education and research while receiving a competitive salary, between £44,170 and £67,610 annually.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a license to practice at the time of application.
• Evidence of participation in relevant surgical procedures, with competence in trauma and orthopaedics.
• Clarity and motivation for trauma and orthopaedics aligned with organizational values.

Responsibilities

• Work within the multidisciplinary team on elective and emergency surgeries.
• Participate in audit, research, and education with the commitment to surgical skills development.
• Undertake clinics and administrative duties in trauma and orthopaedics.

Skills

Surgical skills

Team leadership

Teaching and mentorship

Trauma and Orthopaedic exposure

Education

MBBS or equivalent

MRCS or equivalent

Higher degree or FRCS (Tr&Orth)

Job description

Clinical Fellow (ST3+) in Trauma & Orthopaedics

The closing date is 05 November 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the orthopaedic team at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. A one year fixed term Trust doctor post (ST3+) is available.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work within the multidisciplinary team and will be assigned to two consultants over the one year period (six months each). The timetable includes substantial theatre time, clinics, ward rounds and on-call commitments as well as protected time for research and admin. The department is committed to education and there is a weekly formal multidisciplinary educational meeting, in addition to daily trauma meetings. The successful candidate will be expected to take part in audit, research and education. They will also be expected to attend appropriate surgical courses for which a study leave budget will be available. The department is committed to supporting the clinical fellow in furthering their skills as a surgeon.

About us

The Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust sits in the middle of one of the most diverse locations in the world. To this end we are committed to and champion equality and diversity in all aspects of our employment practice and service delivery. All employees are expected to understand and respect this commitment and work with us to promote equality and diversity in the course of their work.

All employees are required to have the appropriate level of English language competence to enable them to effectively carry out their role, deliver safe care and enhance the patient experience.

Job responsibilities

The post holders will be working as part of the trauma and orthopaedic team on both elective and emergency surgery. The positions will be with one of the specialist teams. They will work alongside a team of middle grade staff with ward, theatre, clinic and on-call commitments. The on-call rota is a 1 in 10 and includes overnight cover and weekends, it is a 1C banded post.

The post holder will be involved in all aspects of the management of new and follow-up patients. They will undertake clinics (orthopaedic/fracture), operating theatre lists and administration. There is a regular Saturday all day trauma list, daily duty lists, regular main theatre and day case elective lists.

The orthopaedic department also holds regular multidisciplinary sports injury clinics with the sports and exercise medicine department.

Regular ward rounds including ward rounds with orthogeriatric consultant will be required.

The job is at registrar level and hence the post-holder will be expected to gain considerable experience in theatre and the clinics.

The post holder will deputise, so far as is practicable, for absent colleagues, and when necessary, the consultants. They will be required to undertake such exceptional irregular commitments outside normal hours as are essential for continuity of patient care, and duty in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.

For full details of the role please see attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCS or equivalent
• Evidence of full GMC registration, with a licence to practise, at time of application
• Higher degree or FRCS (Tr&Orth) or equivalent

Courses and Certifications

• Points for attendance or completion of relevant courses (e.g., ATLS, Basic Surgical Skills, FRCS preparation courses).

Clinical Experience

• Trauma and Orthopaedic exposure: Duration and breadth of experience in relevant rotations or posts.
• Surgical skills: Evidence of participation in procedures, operative logbook, and level of competence.

Leadership and Management

• Evidence of team leadership, or participation in committees.

Personal Statement/Supporting Information

• Clarity, motivation for trauma and orthopaedics, and alignment with the organization's values.

Teaching and Mentorship

• Experience in delivering teaching sessions, development of teaching materials, or involvement in mentorship schemes.

Quality improvement and research

• Contributions to clinical research, audits, or quality improvement initiatives and their outcomes.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

£44,170 to £67,610 a year (pro rata)