Senior Clinical Fellow - Trauma and Orthopaedics

Job summary

Interviews will be held on 18th October 2023

This post is subject to an early closure date if there are a high number of applications, so you are advised to apply as soon as possible.

We are looking to appoint a senior (post-FRCS or equivalent) trauma fellow to work with the orthopaedic trauma surgeons at one of the busiest major trauma centres in the UK. The post is intended to allow the applicant to subsequently undertake consultant practice with a specialist interest in complex trauma.The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a commitment to the care of patients with serious injuries and will gain experience managing injuries including pelvic and acetabular fractures, periarticular fractures and open injuries.

The post involves experience managing patients with multiple injuries and multidisciplinary working with all relevant specialities within the MTC.

An on-call commitment is required but the focus is on the surgical management of complex trauma.

The post is for 6 months commencing February 2024. Applicants wishing to apply for a later 6 month slot will also be welcome.

For any enquiries please contact John McArthur, Consultant Trauma Surgeon, Clinical lead for Orthopaedic Trauma, john.mcarthur@uhcw.nhs.uk

Main duties of the job

Duties will include:

• Regular trauma operating sessions.
• Attend appropriate specialist and general fracture clinics.
• Supervising the treatment of patients in UHCW Hospital
• Carrying our regular ward rounds as appropriate.
• Participation in clinical audit and research activities within the unit.
• Active involvement in the training and supervision of Junior Medical Staff on ward rounds, in theatre and in clinics, including the teaching of medical and nursing students.
• Participation in the registrar on call rota: midweek and weekend day on-calls.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

There has never been a better time to join our team.