Junior Clinical Fellow (equivalent to CT1/2 level)

University College London Hospital; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in the UK is seeking a Junior Clinical Fellow to join their Trauma and Orthopaedic team. This position involves direct patient care and extensive surgical experience, with a focus on supporting the emergency flow. The ideal candidate will possess a medical degree and experience in Trauma and Orthopaedics. The role offers a unique opportunity for professional development in a multidisciplinary setting.

Benefits

Opportunities for academic and leadership development

Supportive team of consultants and registrars

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of previous NHS employment required.
• Passion for a career in Orthopaedic Surgery is essential.

Responsibilities

• Cover the Emergency Department with acute presentations.
• Participate in trauma and elective theatre on a planned rota basis.
• Provide medical and surgical care for patients.

Skills

Experience in Trauma and Orthopaedics

Medical qualification equivalent to CT1/2

Effective communication skills

Education

Medical Degree

Job description

Vacancy Overview

A Vacancy at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

We are seeking enthusiastic applicants for a Junior Clinical Fellow post (equivalent to CT1/2 level) to join University College Hospital’s world class Trauma and Orthopaedic team.

The Trauma and Orthopaedic service at University College Hospital is a busy department, led by 20 consultants who specialise in a range of routine and complex elective and trauma work. As one of our valued Trauma and Orthopaedic juniors you will be supported by these consultants and a team of 14 registrars and 3 senior fellows.

The post will deliver extensive experience in Trauma & Orthopaedic surgery including traumatic and non-traumatic orthopaedic conditions. This position has been introduced primarily to support the emergency flow of the hospital and therefore has the shift pattern of 14:00 – 22:00, Monday to Friday. There are no on call commitments outside of these hours associated with this post. However, there are ample academic, medical education and leadership opportunities. Daily Trauma multi-disciplinary meetings are held along with a range of MDT meetings with other departments. The department also runs a weekly SHO teaching programme.

Eligibility

You must have a minimum of 1 year of previous NHS employment to apply. In addition, you must have some prior experience working as a Doctor in Trauma and Orthopaedics.

We encourage applications from driven individuals who are medically qualified Doctors (equivalent to CT1/2) and passionate about a career in Orthopaedic Surgery.

Responsibilities

• On call responsibilities on the SHO rota, covering the Emergency Department with acute presentations and admissions, the trauma ward and liaising with the on call Trauma Team. This includes Trauma FY1s, a Registrar, a Consultant and Trauma Clinical Nurse Specialists.
• Trauma and elective ward round activities within the department
• The Fellow, like all members of staff, is expected to develop professional and harmonious working relationships with all members of the nursing, professional, technical and managerial staff with whom they have contact during the performance of their duties and to follow the Hospital’s Code of Ethics and Hospital Policies.
• To provide medical and surgical care for patients in the department while in the clinics, in theatre and on the wards.
• To meet with the respective consultants for advice and to maintain continuity of care.
• Participate in the trauma and elective theatre on a planned rota basis.
• To follow the instructions given by and liaise with the Consultants in charge of each particular patient at all times.

Department Overview

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

Our Sites

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

Specialities

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological,gastrointestinaland oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclearmedicineandpathology.

Sustainability

Weare committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Application Information

Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

*UCLH top trust to work at in England- In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit:Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?

This advert closes on Tuesday 28 Oct 2025