Senior Clinical Fellow

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in trauma & orthopaedic surgery. The role involves providing high-quality patient care, participating in teaching, and engaging in research activities. The successful candidate will work across multiple hospitals and be part of a dynamic team of consultants. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Generous benefits

Advanced training

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice required.
• Experience at registrar level in Trauma & Orthopaedics.

Responsibilities

• Undertake elective clinics and operate under consultant supervision.
• Participate in departmental and academic responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Communication

Education

MBBS or equivalent

MRCS

Job description

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 clinics 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 postgraduate, 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 patients. They will also be expected to participate in 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 staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies, and carry out more than 17 million tests.

Our size, scale, and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to work that accommodates your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits to advanced training, we make it easier to advance your career.

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

Job responsibilities

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

The postholder is expected to maintain high clinical standards in orthopaedic surgery and undertake any reasonable clinical responsibilities related to orthopaedic surgery.

The postholder will be actively involved in the day-to-day running of the department and will participate in departmental and academic responsibilities as allocated.

The successful applicant will engage proactively in clinical governance activities, including clinical audits, and in continuing professional development.

A formal job plan will be agreed prior to commencement with the Clinical Director.

The posts are for 6 months, renewable by agreement, covering all aspects of clinical work, teaching, research, education, and managerial responsibilities, with a clear schedule of commitments and personal objectives.

Person Specification

Education & professional Qualifications

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

Experience

• Previous experience of T&O at registrar level
• Currently in NHS post
• Experience at registrar level
• Teaching at both graduate and undergraduate levels

Skills and aptitudes

• High-level leadership, organizational, and communication skills with patients and colleagues

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to screen for any previous criminal convictions.

Salary: £61,825 per annum plus London Weighting.