Job overview
Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow (Core) in Trauma and Orthopaedics. There are 3 posts available:
Post 1: Clinical Fellow (Core) in Trauma and Orthopaedics (Based in the Main Hospital)
Post 2 & 3: Clinical Fellow (Core) in Trauma and Orthopaedics (Based in CMSH)
These posts are available to commence ASAP until 05/08/2025.
As the regional referral centre and Level 1 Major Trauma Centre, we offer a full range of adult and paediatric elective and trauma services. We are a busy unit, well-supported with Nurse Practitioners and Orthogeriatricians with many research and audit opportunities. Previous fellows have achieved a high conversion rate to CT and Specialist Training programmes.
This post may be suitable for those wishing to undertake an “F3” role. Please note that these posts do not carry Postgraduate Dean’s approval or training recognition.
Main duties of the job
This role will work as part of the Trauma & Orthopaedic surgical team here at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This role will consist of a mixture of ward based and emergency care. There will be opportunities for the post holder to participate in clinics and attend theatre alongside senior colleagues.
In order to be considered for this role applicants must have completed a foundation programme or equivalent and have at least 4 months NHS experience in a relevant surgical specialty.
Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of application is required.
Working for your organisation
The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC’s Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.
Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
All sub-specialties within Orthopaedics are represented apart from tumour surgery and you will have exposure to a varied case mix including pelvic and acetabular, lower and upper limb elective, paediatric orthopaedic, scoliosis and arthroscopic surgery of the hip, shoulder and knee in addition to the spectrum of complex trauma. We are supported by an Orthogeriatric team, Trauma Co-ordinators and Nurse Practitioners.
This post operates on a Full Shift rota. There is an active research and audit ethos within the department with lots of internal teaching and courses.
Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.
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