Senior Clinical Fellow

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in trauma & orthopaedic surgery. This role involves working at multiple hospitals and engaging in patient care, teaching, and research. The position requires a minimum of 1 year of Registrar experience, Full GMC Registration, and an MBBS or equivalent qualification. The successful candidate will oversee elective clinics and surgeries while contributing to academic activities. The contract is fixed-term for 6 months with a competitive salary.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Generous benefits

Next-level training

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of Registrar experience is required.
• Candidates must have Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice.
• MBBS or an equivalent qualification is essential.

Responsibilities

• Participate in elective clinics and operate under consultant supervision.
• Engage in departmental and academic responsibilities.
• Maintain high clinical standards in orthopaedic surgery.

Skills

Registrar experience

Clinical governance activities

Orthopaedic surgery

Education

Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice

MBBS or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

We are very pleased to invite applications for a Senior Clinical Fellow (SpR equivalent) in trauma & orthopaedic surgery at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. The post will be based either at the Royal Free Hospital or Barnet General Hospital. Elective clinics and trauma will be predominantly at the Royal Free Hospital site and Barnet General Hospital. Elective operating will be carried out predominantly at Chase Farm Hospital and some elective clincis at this site as well.

Main duties of the job

The post is suitable for a person who wishes to improve their trauma and orthopaedic knowledge and skills, participate in teaching, both undergraduate and post graduate, and develop their research interests.

This post will be under the supervision of a named consultant, who will act as the educational supervisor.

The successful candidate will become part of the department, which has 24 consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeons based across the Trust.

The successful candidate will play an active role in the day to day provision of orthopaedic care to our patients. They will also be expected to participate and develop the teaching and research output of the department.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Details

Date posted

19 December 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 a year Per annum including London Weighting

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-7609343

Job locations

Royal Free Hospital

Pond St,

London

NW3 2QG

Job description

The postholder will undertake elective clinics, and will undertake one to two whole day operating lists per week according to demand. Operating lists will be under consultant supervision.

The postholder will be expected to maintain the highest clinical standards in the practice of orthopaedic surgery, and will undertake any reasonable clinical responsibility which relates to orthopaedic surgery.

The postholder will be expected to be actively involved in the day to day running of the department. They will be expected to take an active and engaged role in departmental and academic responsibilities as allocated by agreement across the department.

The successful applicants will engage fully and proactively in clinical governance activities, including clinical audit.

The postholder will be expected to engage in continuing professional development.

A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointees and the Clinical Director prior to the commencement date of the appointment.

The posts shall be for 6 months, renewable by agreement. It will cover all aspects of clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities, including a clear schedule of commitments. It shall also include personal objectives.

Person Specification

Eligibility for role Essential

• At least 1 year of Registrar experience
• Applying for SCF only

Education Essential

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
• MBBS or equivalent

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (\"Opens in a new tab\").

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (\"Opens in a new tab\").

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (\"opens in a new window.\")

Employer details

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Free Hospital

Pond St,

London

NW3 2QG

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (\"Opens in a new tab\")