Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow (Core) in Trauma and Orthopaedics. This post is available from 07 February 2024 for 12 months.
As the regional referral centre and Level 1 Major Trauma Centre, we offer a full range of adult and paediatric elective and trauma services. We are a busy unit, well-supported with nurse practitioners and orthogeriatricians with many research and audit opportunities. Previous fellows have achieved a high conversion rate to CT and Specialist Training programmes.
This post may be suitable for those wishing to undertake an "F3" role. Please note that these posts do not carry Postgraduate Dean's approval or training recognition.
Main duties of the job
This role will work as part of the Trauma & Orthopaedic surgical team here at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This role will consist of a mixture of ward based and emergency care. There will be opportunities for the post holder to participate in clinics and attend theatre alongside senior colleagues.
In order to be considered for this role applicants must have completed a foundation programme or equivalent and have at least 4 months NHS experience in a relevant surgical specialty.
Please note that these posts do not carry Postgraduate Dean's approval or training recognition.
Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of application is required.
About us
The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.
Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, 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) will also be subject to this requirement.
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Job description
Job responsibilities
All sub-specialties within Orthopaedics are represented apart from tumour surgery and you will have exposure to a varied case mix including pelvic and acetabular, lower and upper limb elective, paediatric orthopaedic, scoliosis and arthroscopic surgery of the hip, shoulder and knee in addition to the spectrum of complex trauma. We are supported by an Orthogeriatric team, Trauma Co-ordinators and Nurse Practitioners.Successful applicants will be joining a team of 19 Consultants, 1 Associate Specialist, 5 Senior Clinical Fellows, 12 Specialty (ST3+) Registrars, 4 Higher Clinical Fellows and 10 junior doctors consisting of Foundation House Officer Twos, Core Surgical Trainees and Core Clinical Fellows.
This post operates on a Full Shift rota. There is an active research and audit ethos within the department with lots of internal teaching and courses.
Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
All sub-specialties within Orthopaedics are represented apart from tumour surgery and you will have exposure to a varied case mix including pelvic and acetabular, lower and upper limb elective, paediatric orthopaedic, scoliosis and arthroscopic surgery of the hip, shoulder and knee in addition to the spectrum of complex trauma. We are supported by an Orthogeriatric team, Trauma Co-ordinators and Nurse Practitioners.Successful applicants will be joining a team of 19 Consultants, 1 Associate Specialist, 5 Senior Clinical Fellows, 12 Specialty (ST3+) Registrars, 4 Higher Clinical Fellows and 10 junior doctors consisting of Foundation House Officer Twos, Core Surgical Trainees and Core Clinical Fellows.
This post operates on a Full Shift rota. There is an active research and audit ethos within the department with lots of internal teaching and courses.
Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.
Person Specification
Shortlistable
Essential
- Yes = 1, No = 0. If applicant is not shortlistable please add reason in comments section provided
Person Specification
Shortlistable
Essential
- Yes = 1, No = 0. If applicant is not shortlistable please add reason in comments section provided
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).