Job summary
We are seeking enthusiastic applicants for a Junior Clinical Fellow post (equivalent to CT1/2 level) to join University College Hospital's world class Trauma and Orthopaedic team.
The Trauma and Orthopaedic service at University College Hospital is a busy department, led by 21 consultants who specialise in a range of routine and complex elective and trauma work. As one of our valued Trauma and Orthopaedic juniors you will be supported by these consultants and a team of 15 registrars and senior fellows.
We encourage applications from driven individuals who are medically qualified Doctors (equivalent to CT1/2) and passionate about a career in Orthopaedic Surgery.
You must have a minimum of 6 months NHS experience to apply.
The post we are seeking to fill is for 12 months from 7th August 2024
Main duties of the job
The post will deliver extensive experience in Trauma & Orthopaedic surgery including traumatic and non-traumatic orthopaedic conditions. The successful candidates will join the SHO on call rota with further timetabled operating and outpatient sessions to maximise clinical experience. In addition, there are ample academic, medical education and leadership opportunities. Daily Trauma multi-disciplinary meetings are held along with a range of MDT meetings with other departments. The department also runs a weekly SHO teaching programme.
The on-call rota is a full shift system to cover the Orthopaedic admissions. All Junior Clinical Fellows participate in the shift system with a banding supplement of 1A.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full GMC Registration
Desirable
- Research interest
- Possess MRCS
- Interest in Medical Education
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 6 months NHS experience.
- Experience of surgical in-patient care
- Trauma & Orthopaedic experience
Desirable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Experience of acute trauma and in-patient management
Desirable
- Experience of performing minor surgical procedures
Communication
Essential
- Excellent command of English language
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Career aims focused Good communication and team working
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full GMC Registration
Desirable
- Research interest
- Possess MRCS
- Interest in Medical Education
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 6 months NHS experience.
- Experience of surgical in-patient care
- Trauma & Orthopaedic experience
Desirable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Experience of acute trauma and in-patient management
Desirable
- Experience of performing minor surgical procedures
Communication
Essential
- Excellent command of English language
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Career aims focused Good communication and team working
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).
