Job Description:

Job information Clinical Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics from the Company Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, this latest Clinical Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics job vacancy is located in the city Taunton TA DA located in the country United Kingdom . This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate Bachelor Degree . Job Vacancies in this Clinical field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

Job Responsibility:

The closing date is 26th Mar 2025

Job summary

We are seeking to appoint four Clinical Fellows to our Trauma and Orthopaedic team.

The Clinical Fellow Program that we are offering is an exciting opportunity for trainees interested in pursuing a career in Orthopaedics. This opportunity will allow you to gain experience of clinical orthopaedics surgery at a CT level, and be involved in the orthopaedic on call Rota's.

These posts are suitable for people interested in a future career in Orthopaedics, or a related speciality. Applicants should have completed 2 years of Foundation Training and have experience of working in the NHS. The roles will commence from 6 August 2025, fixed term for 12 months in the first instance until 4th August 2026.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

The fellowship is designed on a 60% Clinical (Orthopaedics) and 40% non-clinical commitment with a full time on-call commitment contributing to the CT/SHO nights rota.

You will spend time in a teaching, quality improvement of simulation role during the non-clinical commitment period.

Funding may be available for a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education.

You will be joining a cohesive and progressive team with a strong reputation for clinical excellence. We have an excellent reputation for training and we expect the successful post holders to develop and enhance their skills during their tenure.

We are looking for dynamic individuals who have completed their 2 year Foundation Programme training, or equivalent, and have experience of working in the NHS.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job description

Please refer to the attached job description for full details and the persons specification for these exciting roles.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full GMC registration with an active licence to practice at time of applying for this role.

Primary Medical Degree.

Desirable

BSc, BA or equivalent with grade 1 or 2:1

MRCS completed or part completed or recognised equivalent.

ALS or ATLS.

Experience

Essential

Minimum of 2 years hospital service at the appropriate level of experience for this role.

Completed 2 years of Foundation Programme Training or equivalent.

Desirable

Teaching of students, junior medical staff and nursing staff.

Previous T&O experience

Experience of working in an NHS hospital.

Experience in the assessment and management of unselected medical emergencies at foundation level.

Experience of acute medical speciality at foundation level

Additional Criteria

Essential

Evidence of participation in audit and Improvement projects locally.

Desirable

Awareness of the importance and relevance of audit.

Undergraduate or postgraduate prizes.

Published work from BSc project.

Other publications.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

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.

UK Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

For help with your application, contact:

Mr Dushan Thavarajah

Dushan.Thavarajah@somersetft.nhs.uk

Pay scheme

Hospital Medical and Dental

Band

Doctor - Other

Salary

£49909.00 Yearly

Contract

Fixed Term

Duration

12 Month(s)

Working pattern

Full-Time

Reference number

184-OL-MED-SURG-2180

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital Musgrove Road Taunton Somerset TA1 5DA

Keywords : Taunton jobs

Closed Date : 2025-04-12