Junior Clinical Fellow in Trauma & Orthopaedics
| Posting date: | 25 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £52,656.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £52656.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 July 2025 |
| Location: | Rotherham, S60 2UD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9165-25-06-032 |
Summary
There are two, adjacent, Orthopaedic wards with 27 and 33 beds respectively; one ward is for elective surgery and the other for emergency admissions. Outpatient sessions are conducted in the Orthopaedic/Fracture clinic suite that lies adjacent to the Accident and Emergency and Radiology departments. The department treats musculo-skeletal disorders and injuries in adults and children of all ages. We provide a trauma service, after initial assessment and resuscitation in the Accident and Emergency Department, for all patients who have sustained a recent injury. The department has regular teaching sessions and are committed to further education to assist with your career progression. We have associated teaching hospital status with the University of Sheffield and strong links with the South Yorkshire Orthopaedic Training programme since the Education Training Programme Director works here. In joining this Trauma and Orthopaedic Service at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust you will be working with nationally acclaimed training unit which produces and retains some of the best trained and qualified Surgeons in the country. Main duties & responsibilities, management of patients on the elective and non-elective orthopaedic wards. This post includes call duties that are supervised by a registrar. No previous orthopaedic experience is required but would be an advantage. This post is a starting position in a speciality and the post holder will be supported by the wider team. Previous experience in general medicine would also be an advantage. Many of our previous appointments have gone on to further surgical training, others have used the opportunity to gain experience in managing musculoskeletal problems. This post would suit someone at F3 level. Expected roles includes: Processing patient results Attending ward rounds Observing in clinic and theatres Maintaining relevant clinical documentation Taking part in the SHO/ANP on call Liaising with UECC to enable efficient patient flow General Clinical Governance (in conjunction with Consultant colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met) Any other duties as deemed appropriate Clinical Governance 1. In conjunction with Consultant colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met. Any Other Duties 2. Any other duties as deemed appropriate.