Senior Clinical Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A major NHS health care provider in London is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics. The role involves conducting elective clinics, surgical operations, and engaging in teaching and research. Candidates must have GMC registration and previous T&O experience. This is a 6-month role with potential for renewal, offering a salary of £65,048 per year plus London weighting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of Trauma and Orthopaedics at registrar level required.
• Teaching experience at both graduate and undergraduate level is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Undertake elective clinics and one to two whole day operating lists per week.
• Maintain highest clinical standards in orthopaedic surgery.
• Participate in on-call rotas and engage in clinical governance activities.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

MBBS or equivalent

MRCS

Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice

Job description

Senior Clinical Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics

We are very pleased to invite applications for a Senior Clinical Fellow (SpRequivalent) in trauma & orthopaedic surgery at the Royal Free London NHSFoundation Trust. The post will be based either at the Royal Free Hospital orBarnet General Hospital. Elective clinics and trauma will be predominantly atthe Royal Free Hospital site and Barnet General Hospital. Elective operatingwill be carried out predominantly at Chase Farm Hospital and some electiveclincis at this site as well.The post is suitable for a person who wishes to improve their trauma andorthopaedic knowledge and skills, participate in teaching, both undergraduateand post graduate, and develop their research interests.This post will be under the supervision of a named consultant, who will act asthe educational supervisor.The successful candidate will become part of the department, which has 24consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeons based across the Trust.The successful candidate will play an active role in the day to day provision oforthopaedic care to our patients. They will also be expected to participate anddevelop the teaching and research output of the department.The post is for a period of six months in the first instance. The post isrenewable with agreement.

Main duties of the job

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 take part in an on-call rota including non-resident cover at night.

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 with the possibility of renewing subject to staffing at the time. The roles 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.

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 linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

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
• Teaching at both graduate and undergraduate level

Skills and aptitudes

• Demonstrated high level of leadership, organisational 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 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.

£65,048 a yearPer annum plus London weighting