Core Clinical Fellow - Orthogeriatric
| Posting date: | 02 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £52,656.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £52656.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 January 2026 |
| Location: | Slough, SL2 4HL |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9151-26-0000 |
Summary
KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES: Conduct daily ward rounds of the patients over 60 years admitted with diagnoses of neck of femur, distal femur or femoral periprosthetic fracture with supervision as required from the Consultant Orthogeriatrician. Work closely with the orthopaedic and anaesthetic teams for the optimization of complex patients in the pre-operative phase and for the management of acute medical complications in the post-operative phase. In carrying out his/her duties, the appropriate appointee will make himself/herself available to confer with patients relatives, if required, and to discuss DNACPR and ceilings of care Take an active role in clinical audit, teaching and orthogeriatric service development.The supervising Consultant will be Mr Rakesh Kucheria. The post holder will have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge and for the proper functioning of the department. The postholder will undertake the administrative duties as associated with the care of his/her patients. This job description is an indication of the type and range of tasks that are expected of the post holder, and other duties may be required, in line with the role and the banding. It will be reviewed and amended from time to time in consultation with the post holder to take account of changing organisational need.