Senior Clinical Fellow in Trauma & Orthopaedics

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Luton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A major NHS Trust in England is seeking a dedicated individual for a position in Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery. This role involves responsibilities such as providing training and attending ward rounds, ensuring the delivery of quality care. Candidates must possess a medical degree and full GMC registration along with relevant NHS experience. The Trust is committed to staff development with high-quality training opportunities, and may require travel between sites within Luton. Join a supportive team focusing on patient care and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must possess a medical degree and relevant postgraduate qualification.
• Full GMC registration is mandatory before employment.
• Minimum of 6 months NHS experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide training and experience in Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery.
• Attend ward rounds and theatre sessions.
• Assist at Orthopaedic and Fracture Clinics.

Skills

Medical Degree

Full GMC registration

Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment

Flexible attitude

Education

Relevant postgraduate qualification

Minimum of 6 months NHS experience

Job description

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This post will provide training and experience in a wide range of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery in accordance with the curriculum published by the SAC.

The duties of the post are the normal duties of those of a ST3 equivalent and above in Trauma and Orthopaedics' Surgery and will include attendance at ward rounds and theatre sessions as determined by their Consultant and assistance at Orthopaedic and Fracture Clinics.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Medical Degree
• Relevant postgraduate qualification

Desirable criteria

• Additional relevant clinical experience

Registration

Essential criteria

• Full GMC registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)

Clinical Experinence

Essential criteria

• Excellent all round experience of DGH work
• Minimum of 6 months NHS experience or a substantive Orthopaedics post at FY2/CT2 (or equivalent) or above
• Ability to work independently, but aware of own limitations and know when to seek advice from senior colleagues

Clinical Effectiveness

Essential criteria

• Understand the principles of audits

Desirable criteria

• Understanding CPD
• Experience of audits

Teaching

Essential criteria

• Interest in and ability to contribute to teaching and learning of more junior doctors and medical students

Desirable criteria

• Publications & Presentations

Clinical Governance

Essential criteria

• Able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance.

Personal Circumstances

Essential criteria

• Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory occupational health clearance
• Satisfactory DBS clearance

Personnel Skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment
• Flexible attitude, team player with good management skills

It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 730.9KB)
• Job Description (PDF, 730.9KB)
• Functional Aspects (PDF, 144.4KB)
• Disclosure & Barring Information and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 78.5KB)
• Staff Diversity Network (PDF, 140.3KB)
• Information for Disabled Applicants (PDF, 98.7KB)
• Staff Benefits (PNG, 1.6MB)