Junior Clinical Fellow in Orthopaedics

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in the UK seeks a Clinical Fellow in Orthopaedics for a 12-month post starting April 2026. The role involves patient care, outpatient commitments, and participation in teaching. The ideal candidate must be registered with GMC/GDC, possess MRCS, and have specialist training in orthopaedics. Strong adherence to clinical governance and audit programs is required. This role offers an opportunity to impact patient care positively and contribute to the institution's research initiatives.

Qualifications

• Full registration with GMC/GDC with License to Practice.
• MRCS certification.
• Specialist training in orthopaedics is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a service for patients including treatment and management duties.
• Contribute to research and audit programmes for the care group.
• Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

Skills

Supervision of junior colleagues

Audit and clinical governance

Infection prevention and control policies

Education

Full registration with GMC/GDC with License to Practice

MRCS

Registerable medical qualification

Specialist training in orthopaedics

Job description

This is an established post, bringing the complement of CT1/2 equivalents with the Department of Orthopaedics to 8 junior fellows in Denmark Hill site. We also have seven NTN registrars who are part of the South East Thomas Orthopaedics Training Programme. There are 11 Senior Clinical Fellows who are all post FRCS (T& O). There are 8 FY1 trainees at Denmark Hill. The successful candidate is expected to supervise the FY1 as well as having duties in outpatients, theatres and cover for the ED.

This post is for 12 months and the advert will shut early should we have a high response rate.

Main duties of the job

• Together with other colleagues to provide a service for patients. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the Care Group.
• Shared responsibility for providing 24 hours, 7 days a week cover for the Unit on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues' periods of annual leave and short-term sickness.
• Contribution to audit and clinical governance programmes.
• Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with the Care Group management team.
• Contribute to the Care Group research interests in accordance with the Trust's R& D framework.
• Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, clinical governance programs and learning from Deaths.
• Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s).
• Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues.
• Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies.
• Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based practice and maintaining patient safety.

About us

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be expected to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching alongside their other duties.

This post is for a start date of April 2026.

Person Specification

Essential

• Full registration with GMC/GDC with License to Practice.
• MRCS
• Registerable medical qualification.
• Specialist training in orthopaedics.

Desirable

• Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD).
• Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes.

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.