Job summary
Trauma Fellow in Orthopaedics
12 month Fixed Term Contract
We are looking to appoint up to 2 Trauma Fellows in Orthopaedics on a fixed term appointment from August 2025 - August 2026. These will be considered on a full time or less than full time basis.
These posts are suitablefordoctors with MRCS preparing for a career in Orthopaedic Surgery and planning to apply for ST3, or doctors wishing to extend their exposure to orthopaedics to enhance their CESR applications or applications for long term staff grade posts in orthopaedics.
Main duties of the job
There is ample opportunity for the successful candidate to come to theatre and undergo Consultant guided operative experience. You will take part in our full shift rota attracting banding payments. Although these posts are primarily focussed on trauma there will be opportunities to gain some elective experience.
About us
Derriford Hospital is the South West Peninsula Major Trauma Centre (MTC) and one of the largest District General Hospitals in the United Kingdom with over 1200 beds. Successful candidates will experience great exposure to major trauma and the management of multiple inured trauma patients.
University of Plymouth Peninsula Medical School has been praised by the GMC for its innovative approach to undergraduate medical education. The curriculum is based around problem based learning and has been highly ranked by our graduates in how they felt prepared for postgraduate medicine. Your role will include important opportunities to engage with undergraduate education, in both the hospital environment and the school itself, to continue this vital job of producing tomorrow's doctors and allied health care professionals.
For more information or if you have any queries, please contact
Ms H Hinsley, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon on 01752 430385 or email Hannah.Hinsley@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see above and in attached job description for full details of the department, work pattern etc.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see above and in attached job description for full details of the department, work pattern etc.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree plus MRCS, MRCS or AFRCS or equivalent
- Overseas applicants must provide written evidence of equivalent qualifications and experience
- ATLS provider course Ionising radiation certificate
Desirable
- Plastic Surgical posts
- AO basic course
Knowledge
Essential
- Commensurate with that of any aspiring Specialist Registrar
Desirable
- Computer literacy, previous audit experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Trauma and Orthopaedic at SHO Level.
Desirable
- Ability to give an Orthopaedic opinion ( with Consultant Support)
Personal Skills
Essential
- All candidates must exhibit personal characteristics of the highest standard, including the following: good communication skills, honesty, reliability, enthusiasm, initiative, resilience, conscientiousness, an insight into their own abilities and a willingness to participate in the departmental teaching programme.
Practical requirements
Essential
- Ability to fulfil on-call commitment. Ability to travel independently.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree plus MRCS, MRCS or AFRCS or equivalent
- Overseas applicants must provide written evidence of equivalent qualifications and experience
- ATLS provider course Ionising radiation certificate
Desirable
- Plastic Surgical posts
- AO basic course
Knowledge
Essential
- Commensurate with that of any aspiring Specialist Registrar
Desirable
- Computer literacy, previous audit experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Trauma and Orthopaedic at SHO Level.
Desirable
- Ability to give an Orthopaedic opinion ( with Consultant Support)
Personal Skills
Essential
- All candidates must exhibit personal characteristics of the highest standard, including the following: good communication skills, honesty, reliability, enthusiasm, initiative, resilience, conscientiousness, an insight into their own abilities and a willingness to participate in the departmental teaching programme.
Practical requirements
Essential
- Ability to fulfil on-call commitment. Ability to travel independently.
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).
