Job summary
Post-MRCS applicants with registrar-level experience in trauma and orthopaedics from the UK and around the world are invited to apply to join the Trauma & Orthopaedic Department at St Mary's and Charing Cross Hospitals in the capacity of a Trauma Registrar. The post is available from April 2025 for 12 months.
The role has a 1B banding and full-shift on-call commitment.
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 also gain exposure to elective orthopaedics at the regional Major Revision Centre at Charing Cross Hospital.
"Please note that the advert may be closed early if application volumes become high."
Main duties of the job
Imperial College are proud to advertise a Trauma Fellow. 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. As part of the role the successful candidate(s) will also get exposure to elective orthopaedics at Charing Cross Hospital.
This post is targeted at registrars or equivalent seeking to develop their clinical skills whilst obtaining major trauma experience at St Mary's Hospital. They will be expected to be oncall for T&O for the Major Trauma Centre, sharing the rota with 18-20 other registrars. Responsibilities include attending trauma calls; leading the oncall management of patients, running MDTs, as well as attending fracture and elective clinics.
Key features of this post and department:
High volume operating (trauma and elective)
Research systems and support staff in place
Teaching opportunities on local courses
International reputation with good world wide connections
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
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to advertise a Trauma Fellowship at registrar-level. We are the largest NHS trust in England, and together with Imperial College London we are one of the UK's first academic health science centres (AHSCs). Our five hospitals offer major advances in patient care, clinical teaching, and scientific invention and innovation.
The fellow will divide his/her time between outpatient clinics, inpatient cover, as well as trauma and elective operating lists and oncalls at the MTC. There will be a degree of flexibility to accommodate the successful candidates preferences and interest. This is ideal for a candidate who has worked at registrar-level who wants additional high-volume MTC experience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to advertise a Trauma Fellowship at registrar-level. We are the largest NHS trust in England, and together with Imperial College London we are one of the UK's first academic health science centres (AHSCs). Our five hospitals offer major advances in patient care, clinical teaching, and scientific invention and innovation.
The fellow will divide his/her time between outpatient clinics, inpatient cover, as well as trauma and elective operating lists and oncalls at the MTC. There will be a degree of flexibility to accommodate the successful candidates preferences and interest. This is ideal for a candidate who has worked at registrar-level who wants additional high-volume MTC experience.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration with license to practice by commencement of the post
- MRCS (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Higher degree
- Preparing for FRCS / enrolled
Language
Essential
- Candidates are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements
Academic achievements
Desirable
- Prior involvement in research at any level
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Desirable
- Prior involvement in or completion of audit projects
Teaching & Training
Desirable
- Exposure to teaching medical students and junior colleagues
Clinical skills
Essential
- Appropriate to job description
Relevant experience in specialty/Sub specialty
Essential
- Experience or aptitude for clinical activity appropriate to job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration with license to practice by commencement of the post
- MRCS (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Higher degree
- Preparing for FRCS / enrolled
Language
Essential
- Candidates are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements
Academic achievements
Desirable
- Prior involvement in research at any level
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Desirable
- Prior involvement in or completion of audit projects
Teaching & Training
Desirable
- Exposure to teaching medical students and junior colleagues
Clinical skills
Essential
- Appropriate to job description
Relevant experience in specialty/Sub specialty
Essential
- Experience or aptitude for clinical activity appropriate to job description
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).
