Main area: Trauma & Orthopaedics
Grade: Senior Clinical Fellow
Contract: 6 months (Fixed Term - With possible extension to 12 months)
Hours: 40 hours per week (Full-Time)
Job ref: 339-NMSK7618-MJA
Site: Southmead Hospital
Town: Bristol
Salary: £61,825 - £70,425 (£68,677.12 - £78,387.42 including on call commitments)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 16/04/2025 23:59
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Job overview
NORTH BRISTOL NHS TRUST
Senior Clinical Fellow (SpR level) in Trauma
We are advertising to fill posts that will fall vacant from August 2025, August 2026 and February 2027 and would hope to appoint for slots going forward 12 - 18 months depending on the applications received.
The posts are based at Southmead Hospital. The appointment is based within the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at North Bristol NHS Trust. Southmead Hospital is a Major Trauma Centre, covering a wide area of the south-west of England.
The Trust is a regional centre of Neurosurgery and Plastic surgery. A tertiary referral service is provided for pelvic and acetabular injuries, and for complex spinal injuries.
The department works in conjunction with the Geriatric Trauma consultants to provide care to elderly patients.
Main duties of the job
Orthopaedic trauma services are provided on Level 2 of the Brunel Building at Southmead Hospital. A minimum of 2 trauma lists run Monday to Friday, with one running for a third session. Specialist lists occur almost daily, including orthoplastic a minimum of 3 times per week, and pelvic list once a week. A single trauma list runs on the weekends.
New patient fracture clinics occur 7 days per week, with follow-up clinics 4 days per week. Specialist clinics include orthoplastic, complex trauma and pelvic clinics occur in addition to these.
Trauma services are provided by a team of consultants for each day of the week. Two consultants are present at weekends.
Working for our organisation
We treat some of the most difficult medical conditions, in an increasingly complex patient population. Our vision is to be the provider of choice for patients needing our specialist care. We want to deliver innovative services with excellent clinical outcomes in the most appropriate setting for our patients. We are committed to maintaining a culture of openness, transparency, and candour in all we do and especially in the way we communicate with our patients and their families.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Clinical
The trauma fellows are expected to be available for duties throughout the week, including trauma lists and clinics. Occasional daytime on call duties may be required. Nights form part of the on call duties and are at weekends only. The trauma fellows are expected to work flexibly together to maximise exposure to specific areas of interest. Fellows will be expected to lead in theatre and clinic, and gain skills in advanced trauma decision-making and management.
Teaching
Teaching to the fellows will be given by consultants. The post holder will be available to undertake sessions for medical students and junior doctors as required. In certain circumstances you may be required to cover a colleague’s clinical duties in order that they may deliver teaching sessions. The post holder will be expected to attend educational meetings within the Department. Support will be given for quality improvement/audit/research as fits with the interests of the fellow.
Person specification
Qualifications & Registrations
* FRCS (ORTH) or equivalent
* Maintain full registration with the GMC
* Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS)
Training & Experience
* Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
* Minimum of 5 years postgraduate experience. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential.
* Training in diagnosis and treatment of Orthopaedic Trauma and Orthopaedic conditions.
Personal Requirements
* Evidence of ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
If you feel you meet the requirements of the Disability Act / Two Ticks scheme and require further support/advice, please contact us on tel 0117 340 3358.
This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post. Please refer to the ‘Information for Prospective Employees’ attachment for information relating to DBS charges.
In accordance with the Trust's Organisation Change policy, staff in a redeployment situation will be given prior consideration for any suitable vacancies advertised for this Trust.
Exceptional Healthcare, Personally Delivered
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
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