Clinical Fellow (ST3+) in Trauma & Orthopaedics

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Clinical Fellow (ST3+) in Trauma & Orthopaedics. This role offers a one-year fixed term position with comprehensive experience in elective and emergency surgery while joining a multidisciplinary team committed to education and professional development.

Benefits

Study leave budget for surgical courses

Weekly multidisciplinary educational meetings

Qualifications

• Evidence of full GMC registration, with a licence to practise.
• Experience in trauma and orthopaedic exposure.
• Documented operative logbook and level of competence.

Responsibilities

• Work within the orthopaedic team on elective and emergency surgeries.
• Participate in audits, research, and education.
• Attending surgical courses with a budget for study leave.

Skills

Team leadership

Surgical skills

Teaching and mentorship

Education

MBBS or equivalent

MRCS or equivalent

Higher degree or FRCS (Tr&Orth) or equivalent

Job description

Clinical Fellow (ST3+) in Trauma & Orthopaedics

NHS Medical & Dental: Trust Registrar

Main area Trauma & Orthopaedics Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Trust Registrar Contract 12 months (Fixed term Contract) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week Job ref 293-SWNS-MED-0199-A

Site Homerton Hospital Town London Salary £41,750 - £64,288 per annum (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 29/06/2025 23:59

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Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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.

G eneral Guidance for Applicants

Please ensure that you read the "Guidance Notes On Submitting An Application" under "Additional Documentation" before completing your application.

Please note: we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

We are committed to achieving equality and inclusion at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, and we respect and value the diversity and differences of our patients and our people, ensuring everyone is enabled to thrive, feels a sense of belonging, and is able to be their authentic self. We offer a range of flexible working options that enable you to balance your work and personal life, including part-time, compressed hours, remote working and job-shares.

If you are interested in joining our team, please let us know your preferred working pattern in your application, and we will consider all requests for flexible working and try to accommodate them wherever possible.

Please note that secondment arrangements will be considered for any fixed term positions, with the agreement of the existing line manager.

We are committed to equal opportunities, and have been approved as a Disability Confident Employer.

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.