Job summary
These posts are suitable for people interested in a future career in Orthopaedics, or a related speciality. Applicants should have completed Foundation Training and have experience of working in the NHS. Position commencing from 7 August 2024.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking to appoint clinical Fellows to Medicine.
The Clinical Fellow Program that we are offering is an exciting opportunity for trainees interested in pursuing a career in Orthopaedics. This opportunity will allow you to gain experience of clinical orthopaedics surgery at a CT level, and be involved in the orthopaedic on call Rota's.
The fellowship is designed on a 60% Clinical (orthopaedics) and 40% non-clinical commitment with a full time on-call commitment contributing to the SHO nights rota. Successful candidates will spend their time in a teaching, quality improvement of simulation role during the non-clinical commitment period. Funding may be available for a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education.
You will be joining a cohesive and progressive team with a strong reputation for clinical excellence. We have an excellent reputation for training and we expect the successful post holders to develop and enhance their skills during their tenure. We are looking for dynamic individuals who have completed their Foundation Programme training and have experience of working in the NHS.
About us
As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.
You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.
We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.
Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached a job description detailing the full role responsibilities. Please contact Dushan.Thavarajah@SomersetFT.nhs.uk with any queries.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached a job description detailing the full role responsibilities. Please contact Dushan.Thavarajah@SomersetFT.nhs.uk with any queries.
Person Specification
Qualifications and experience
Essential
- GMC registration of adequate duration MBBS or equivalent
- Minimum of two years full time hospital service Able to carry out the duties described in the job description
Desirable
- BSc, BA or equivalent with grade 1 or 2:1 MRCS completed or part completed or recognised equivalent
- Teaching of students, junior medical staff and nursing staff. Previous T&O experience Experience of working in an NHS hospital
Clinical skills
Essential
- Appropriate for level of experience ALS or ATLS
- Evidence of participation in audit and Improvement projects locally
Desirable
- Experience in the assessment and management of unselected medical emergencies at foundation level
Person Specification
Qualifications and experience
Essential
- GMC registration of adequate duration MBBS or equivalent
- Minimum of two years full time hospital service Able to carry out the duties described in the job description
Desirable
- BSc, BA or equivalent with grade 1 or 2:1 MRCS completed or part completed or recognised equivalent
- Teaching of students, junior medical staff and nursing staff. Previous T&O experience Experience of working in an NHS hospital
Clinical skills
Essential
- Appropriate for level of experience ALS or ATLS
- Evidence of participation in audit and Improvement projects locally
Desirable
- Experience in the assessment and management of unselected medical emergencies at foundation level
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
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).
