Job summary
The Imperial Orthopaedic Education Fellowship is aimed at a junior registrar who is post-MRCS and wants to gain experience at registrar-level in Trauma & Orthopaedics. Senior SHOs who just missed out on a ST3 national training number this year will also be considered. It offers an opportunity to develop an interest in teaching whilst broadening clinical and research experience.
The post will be based at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust where the post holder will have the opportunity to learn techniques of complex trauma management at one of the busiest Major Trauma Centres in the UK.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the coordination, organisation and delivery of the postgraduate T&O teaching programme at FY, CT and SpR level. The remaining sessions will consist of clinical duties at registrar-level, research and professional development.
As part of their professional development, the successful applicant will have the opportunity to be enrolled on the University of Bath's "MSc in Football Medicine in association with FIFA". This is a part-time distance-learning course beginning in September 2025 and spread over three years. Enrolment will be within the tenure of the Education Fellowship (autumn 2025) but the completion of the MSc is not expected within the year. The course fees for the first year will be paid for by the T&O department.
The post is available from early August 2025 and is for 12 months.
Main duties of the job
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Duties and responsibilities:
6 clinical sessions per week (upper limb trauma, lower limb recon / sports / paediatric)
o outpatient clinics, inpatient cover and trauma / elective operating lists
o operating lists include both supervised trauma theatre cover at St Mary's and elective lists at Charing Cross
o there will be a degree of flexibility to accommodate the successful candidate's preferences and interests
4 protected, ring-fenced, non-clinical sessions per week. This includes:
o Organising departmental teaching of FY, SHO and SpRs
o Running the annual Imperial FRCS revision course
MSc in Football Medicine in association with FIFA (optional)
Minimum entry requirements: - MRCS or equivalent
- Completion of Core Surgical Training or equivalent
- Qualified medical doctor with full unrestricted registration with the General Medical Council
- Bachelor of Medicine or Bachelor of Surgery degree
Candidates are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is targeted at junior registrars seeking to develop their experience in T&O, particularly in major trauma, as well as gaining invaluable portfolio experience in surgical education as well as gaining a higher degree. They will be expected to be on-call for T&O for the Major Trauma Centre, sharing the rota with ~15 other registrars. Responsibilities include attending trauma calls; leading the oncall management of patients, running MDTs, as well as attending fracture and elective clinics.They are expected to have passed the MRCS and have completed Core Surgical Training (or equivalent) as a minimum. Due to the clinical and education commitments, this post is designed for applicants with a background and interest in Trauma & Orthopaedics, not for Sports and Exercise Medicine.
The post is across-site (SMH/CXH/HH) but the on-call commitment is shift-based at St Marys on a 1 in 16-18 rota. The job banding is 1B with London allowance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is targeted at junior registrars seeking to develop their experience in T&O, particularly in major trauma, as well as gaining invaluable portfolio experience in surgical education as well as gaining a higher degree. They will be expected to be on-call for T&O for the Major Trauma Centre, sharing the rota with ~15 other registrars. Responsibilities include attending trauma calls; leading the oncall management of patients, running MDTs, as well as attending fracture and elective clinics.They are expected to have passed the MRCS and have completed Core Surgical Training (or equivalent) as a minimum. Due to the clinical and education commitments, this post is designed for applicants with a background and interest in Trauma & Orthopaedics, not for Sports and Exercise Medicine.
The post is across-site (SMH/CXH/HH) but the on-call commitment is shift-based at St Marys on a 1 in 16-18 rota. The job banding is 1B with London allowance.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor of Medicine or Bachelor of Surgery degree
- GMC registration with license to practice by commencement of the post
Desirable
Higher Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of CST or equivalent
- MRCS or equivalent
Relevant experience in specialty/Sub specialty
Essential
- Experience or aptitude for clinical activity appropriate to job description
Desirable
- Experience of working in T&O in a Major Trauma Centre
- Experience of working as a T&O registrar
Clinical skills
Essential
- Appropriate to job description
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Exposure to teaching medical students and junior colleagues
Desirable
- Prior involvement in or completion of audit projects
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Academic achievements including research/publications
Desirable
- Prior involvement in research at any level
Language
Essential
- Candidates are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements
Desirable
- IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components
- The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 62 with no less than 59 in any element
- TOEFL IBT: 90 overall with a minimum 21 in all 4 components
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor of Medicine or Bachelor of Surgery degree
- GMC registration with license to practice by commencement of the post
Desirable
Higher Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of CST or equivalent
- MRCS or equivalent
Relevant experience in specialty/Sub specialty
Essential
- Experience or aptitude for clinical activity appropriate to job description
Desirable
- Experience of working in T&O in a Major Trauma Centre
- Experience of working as a T&O registrar
Clinical skills
Essential
- Appropriate to job description
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Exposure to teaching medical students and junior colleagues
Desirable
- Prior involvement in or completion of audit projects
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Academic achievements including research/publications
Desirable
- Prior involvement in research at any level
Language
Essential
- Candidates are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements
Desirable
- IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components
- The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 62 with no less than 59 in any element
- TOEFL IBT: 90 overall with a minimum 21 in all 4 components
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).
