FY3 Doctor/Clinical Development Fellow in Trauma & Orthopaedics

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Sutton-in-Ashfield is seeking a Clinical Development Fellow in Trauma & Orthopaedics. This fixed‑term position is ideal for doctors looking to improve clinical and research skills before applying for Specialty Registrar posts. Previous UK clinical experience is essential. The successful candidate will provide patient care and participate in multi-disciplinary teams while being well supported by senior colleagues.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent.
• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and licence to practice.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a multi‑disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under supervision of the Consultant.
• Refer patients to appropriate inpatient facilities.
• Participate in multi‑disciplinary teams and local meetings.
• Teach and supervise junior staff.
• Engage in audit and clinical governance.
• Manage and administer the department.
• Deputise for absent colleagues.
• Be available for irregular commitments as per the rota.

Job description

FY3 Doctor/Clinical Development Fellow in Trauma & Orthopaedics

Closes: 20 November 2025.

We have a fixed‑term Clinical Fellow post in Trauma & Orthopaedics (ST1/2 level) to start as soon as possible until 5 August 2025 (with the possibility to extend) at King's Mill Hospital, part of Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This post offers an excellent opportunity for doctors who have completed core training and want to improve clinical and research skills before applying for Specialty Registrar posts in Trauma and Orthopaedics, or for those who have completed foundation training and are looking to enhance their skills in this specialty.

All successful candidates will be well supported by senior colleagues throughout their tenure with us. Previous UK clinical experience is essential, as this is an ST1/2 level post.

Main duties of the job

• Provide patient care under the supervision of the Consultant, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness or injury.
• Refer patients to appropriate inpatient facilities as required.
• Participate in multi‑disciplinary teams and local meetings.
• Teach and supervise junior staff where appropriate.
• Actively engage in audit and clinical governance.
• Play a role in the day‑to‑day management and administration of the department.
• Deputise for absent colleagues, ensuring continuity of patient care.
• Be available for irregular commitments outside normal duties, including public holidays, as per the rota, with time off in lieu.

About us

Sherwood Forest Hospitals is nationally recognised as an excellent place to work and deliver care, with 5,500 colleagues and the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year award in 2020. The Care Quality Commission rates King's Mill Hospital as Outstanding and Newark and Mansfield Community Hospitals as Good; overall we are rated Outstanding for care.

Qualifications and Eligibility

• MBBS or equivalent.
• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and licence to practice.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Clinical Experience

• At least 2 years post‑qualification experience (or equivalent on a part‑time or flexible basis).
• At least 1 year of surgical experience.
• Relevant experience and competencies for all aspects of the job.
• Experience working in Trauma & Orthopaedics within the NHS.
• Experience in a district general hospital or equivalent.

Academic and Research Skills

• Publications in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Understand the principles of audit.
• Provide complete details of employment history.

Language

• Proficient written and spoken English adequate for effective medical communication.

Personal

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Organise and manage priorities efficiently.
• Professional attitude and flexible work style.
• Respectful towards others.
• Display honesty, integrity and awareness of confidentiality and ethical issues.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

£52,656 a year pro rata (plus allowances for OOH working).