Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's healthcare provider in London is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery. This full-time, fixed term role offers an opportunity to gain sub-specialty clinical training, with responsibilities including outpatient clinics, surgery, and research. Applicants must hold full GMC registration and possess FRCS (Orth) or equivalent. The position guarantees diverse training across major areas of paediatric orthopaedics while working with expert consultants.

Qualifications

• Post FRCS Orth (or equivalent) with 6-12 months experience of Paediatric Orthopaedics.
• Experience of teaching and presenting.
• Understanding of clinical governance principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist with clinics and theatre lists as assigned.
• Participate in research and audits.
• Work under a consultant in various sub-specialist areas.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to organise and prioritise own workload

Ability to work under pressure in a multidisciplinary environment

Competence in all aspects of general orthopaedic management

Education

Primary medical qualification - MBBS or equivalent

Full GMC registration

Higher degree - MSc, MPhil or related discipline

Job description

Job summary

Applications are invited for appointment of a Senior Clinical Fellow to this subspecialty in Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery at Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Trust as a fixed term contract of 6 or 12 months (depending on candidate) starting from September 2026.

The aim of these posts is to provide sub-specialty clinical training in all aspects of elective paediatric orthopaedic surgery, in particular for rare disorders and complex procedures. Fellows will gain experience in all major areas of paediatric orthopaedics. Rotations between senior staff will ensure that the appointee will work in a variety of sub-specialist areas. There is some flexibility regarding the roster. The responsibilities include the full pathway of surgical treatment for elective cases, outpatient clinics, audit and research. A typical week includes 2 operating days, 2 clinic days and at least one half day for research.

Applicants must have full GMC registration with a licence to practice, possess the FRCS (Orth) or equivalent and have previous experience in paediatric orthopaedics.

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust (GOSH) is a national centre of excellence in the provision of specialist children's health care, currently delivering the widest range of specialist care of any children's hospital in the UK. GOSH and UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health form the largest paediatric research and teaching centre in the UK.

Main duties

The post holder will be assigned to a consultant once appointed and will work predominately with one/two consultants. It is expected that you will assist with other clinics and theatre lists as appropriate. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the timetable and duties with the current post holder and the consultants on appointment. This timetable contains essentially all the activities currently taking place within the unit. The postholder will be encouraged to take part in all the activities offered within the department, particularly the theatre lists when clinic commitments permit. Currently, the post holder is on a non-resident on-call rota, which meets both New Deal and EWTD.

About us

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed. We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion. We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.

Details

Date posted: 24 September 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Doctor - other

Salary: £52,291 to £67,610 a year pro rata, per annum

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 271-ORG-7441681

Job locations: Great Ormond Street Hospital, Great Ormond Street, London, WC1N 3JH

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachments.

The post may close early if there are high application numbers

Person Specification

GOSH Culture and Values

• Always welcoming
• Always helpful
• Always expert
• Always one team
• Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
• Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace
• Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

• Primary medical qualification - MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC registration (obtained by designated start date)
• MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
• Higher degree - MSc, MPhil or related discipline
• ILETS if sponsorship via the Royal Colleges of Surgeons of Edinburgh

Experience/Knowledge

• Post FRCS Orth (or equivalent) with 6-12 months experience of Paediatric Orthopaedics
• Experience of teaching and presenting
• Understanding of principles of clinical governance
• General paediatric orthopaedics - knowledge of basic texts/conditions
• Awareness of own limitations, consulting senior colleagues appropriately
• Understanding of the clinical issues in the area of paediatric surgery

Desirable

• Clinical experience in related paediatric specialties
• Published research in peer reviewed journals

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
• Ability to work under pressure in a multidisciplinary environment
• Ability to prioritise clinical needs
• Competence in all aspects of general orthopaedic management
• Computer Literacy/ IT Skills
• Ability to teach nursing and medical staff

Desirable

• Involvement in an Audit Project

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service is required.

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, the UK Visas and Immigration website can be consulted.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer: Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Great Ormond Street Hospital, Great Ormond Street, London, WC1N 3JH

Employer's website: gosh.nhs.uk