Job summary
This Specialist Clinical Fellow (non-training) role in Trauma and Orthopaedics offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-quality trauma and elective orthopaedic services across Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will be primarily based at Frimley Park Hospital, with elective work undertaken at Heatherwood Hospital and outpatient clinics delivered in Aldershot, Farnham and Fleet.
The successful candidate will play an active role in the Trauma and Orthopaedic on-call rota and will support the supervision and development of junior medical staff, helping to ensure safe, effective and patient-centred care.
Please note this is a 6 month fixed term role.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide safe, high-quality trauma and elective orthopaedic care under appropriate consultant supervision, supporting inpatient, outpatient and operative services across the Trust. They will contribute to clinical governance through involvement in audit, quality improvement and patient-safety activities, and will take an active role in teaching and supervising junior medical staff.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide safe and effective trauma and elective orthopaedic care across the Trust.
- Participate in ward rounds, inpatient management, trauma assessment in ED, and trauma/elective operating lists and clinics at Frimley Park, Heatherwood and peripheral sites.
- Support and supervise junior doctors, working collaboratively with consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team.
- Recognise own limitations and escalate concerns appropriately.
- Contribute to teaching, audit, quality improvement and wider clinical governance activities.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and adhere to Trust policies and GMC Good Medical Practice.
- Engage in appraisal, revalidation and mandatory training requirements.
Please refer to the attached job description & person specification for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide safe and effective trauma and elective orthopaedic care across the Trust.
- Participate in ward rounds, inpatient management, trauma assessment in ED, and trauma/elective operating lists and clinics at Frimley Park, Heatherwood and peripheral sites.
- Support and supervise junior doctors, working collaboratively with consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team.
- Recognise own limitations and escalate concerns appropriately.
- Contribute to teaching, audit, quality improvement and wider clinical governance activities.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and adhere to Trust policies and GMC Good Medical Practice.
- Engage in appraisal, revalidation and mandatory training requirements.
Please refer to the attached job description & person specification for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
Desirable
- Distinctions, scholarships, prizes, or academic awards
- Additional degrees (e.g. BSc, MSc, MRes, MD, PhD or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Completion of Core Surgical Training or equivalent
- Completion of Core Surgical Training or equivalent
- Minimum of six months' experience working at registrar level in Trauma & Orthopaedics
- Demonstrable experience (via surgical logbook) in acute orthopaedic trauma, including on-call rota participation
Desirable
- Participation in audit or quality improvement project
- Experience of teaching medical students or junior doctors
- Involvement in research, presentations, or publications
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Sound knowledge of trauma and orthopaedic principles
- Ability to assess and manage common orthopaedic conditions
- Ability to prioritise workload and escalate appropriately
- Effective communication skills and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership or service improvement activity
- Understanding of NHS structures and clinical governance
Special Requirements
Essential
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Ability to travel between Trust sites as required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
Desirable
- Distinctions, scholarships, prizes, or academic awards
- Additional degrees (e.g. BSc, MSc, MRes, MD, PhD or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Completion of Core Surgical Training or equivalent
- Completion of Core Surgical Training or equivalent
- Minimum of six months' experience working at registrar level in Trauma & Orthopaedics
- Demonstrable experience (via surgical logbook) in acute orthopaedic trauma, including on-call rota participation
Desirable
- Participation in audit or quality improvement project
- Experience of teaching medical students or junior doctors
- Involvement in research, presentations, or publications
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Sound knowledge of trauma and orthopaedic principles
- Ability to assess and manage common orthopaedic conditions
- Ability to prioritise workload and escalate appropriately
- Effective communication skills and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership or service improvement activity
- Understanding of NHS structures and clinical governance
Special Requirements
Essential
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Ability to travel between Trust sites as required
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
