Upper Limb Senior Clinical Fellow

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Job summary

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Upper Limb Senior Clinical Fellow to join its Orthopaedic Department. The role involves maintaining high standards of patient care, engaging in personal development, and contributing to a supportive team environment. Candidates should have significant experience in Trauma and Orthopaedics, along with relevant qualifications such as MRCSEd and FRCS (Orth). This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a leading teaching hospital.

Qualifications

• Four years of SpR-level training in Trauma and Orthopaedics.
• Experience in audit, research, and publications.

Responsibilities

• Observe rules and maintain confidentiality of personal information.
• Take responsibility for personal development and contribute to colleagues’ development.
• Engage in personal development and support colleagues’ growth.

Skills

Audit

Research

Publications

Education

MRCSEd or equivalent

FRCS (Orth)

Full GMC registration

Job description

Employer: King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Town: Camberwell
Salary: £59,175 - £95,400 per annum, including London Zone
Salary period: Yearly
Closing date: 30/05/2025 23:59

Upper Limb Senior Clinical Fellow

Senior Clinical Fellow

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts, with a turnover of approximately £1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts annually, and over 15,000 staff across five main sites in South East London. The Trust offers a comprehensive range of hospital and specialist services from its Denmark Hill and Bromley sites.

We promote a healthy work/life balance and offer flexible working options from the start of employment, tailored to individual circumstances and service needs.

The Orthopaedic Department primarily serves residents of Camberwell (population approx. 316,000) and provides a consultant-based trauma service. The department benefits from the Regional Neurosciences Centre, which ensures a steady flow of trauma patients. It is also developing a tertiary referral service for various sub-specialties.

Main duties of the job

• Observe the rules, policies, procedures, and standards of King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, along with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
• Take responsibility, with management support, for personal development and contribute to colleagues’ development.
• This job description provides a general overview of duties and is subject to review and change over time.
• All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account for official communication, which should be checked regularly.
• Rota: 1:11 resident, 8:00 to 20:00, Monday to Sunday.
• Start date: August 2025 or later.

Working for our organisation

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a leading teaching Trust with a turnover of approximately £1.7 billion, serving 1.5 million patients annually, with around 15,000 staff across five sites in South East London. It offers a wide range of hospital and specialist services.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder is responsible for their own health, safety, and wellbeing, as well as that of colleagues, visitors, and patients, including risk management and clinical governance.

• Adhere to the Trust’s policies, procedures, and standards, and all statutory and professional obligations.
• Contribute to a respectful, inclusive, and compassionate team environment, promoting values of kindness, respect, and professionalism.
• Maintain confidentiality of personal information.
• Engage in personal development and support colleagues’ growth.
• Promote an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Person specification

• MRCSEd or equivalent
• Four years of SpR-level training in Trauma and Orthopaedics
• FRCS (Orth)
• Full GMC registration
• Experience in audit, research, and publications

Important notes

• Check your email regularly for communication from the Trust.
• Provide referee email addresses where possible.
• Review the Trust’s criminal records checking policy on the recruitment microsite.
• All staff are responsible for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
• The closing date is a guide; early application is advised due to possible early closure.

Additional information about King’s College Hospital and its affiliations is available through the Trust’s publications and the King's Health Partners website.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicants must hold appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020, requiring a DBS disclosure.