Junior Clinical Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics
Employer Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Location Chesterfield, United Kingdom Salary Competitive Closing date 6 Jul 2025
Job summary
This role will enable a core/F3 equivalent level doctor to gain experience as part of our Trauma & Orthopaedic team at Chesterfield Royal Hospital.
This post will start from the 06 August 2025 for a fixed term of 8 months, and has been specifically designed for training level medics who would like to gain more surgical experience and consolidate their knowledge, skills, and confidence prior to moving on to the next stage of their career and would be suitable for someone who has some surgical experience at Foundation or SHO level.
We can offer training opportunities in both emergency and elective surgery. Some aspects of the role can be bespoke to the individual needs of the post-holder and tailored to take into account previous relevant experience, or achievement of requirements for application to specialty training.
There is a full shift rota in place & applicants must be able to participate in the full shift pattern.
There will be the opportunity to participate in teaching, audit, guideline development and service improvement projects.
We will also provide support to help you develop a portfolio in line with Royal College recommendations for those who want to evidence their role and training in this way.
A clinical supervisor will be allocated and will provide support for the duration of the placement.
The minimum skill requirement, including 2 years of post-graduate experience, is outlined on the attached Person Specification.
Main duties of the job
For further information please see the attached job description and person specification which gives a comprehensive overview of the main duties required for this role.
About us
Our staff enjoy a range of benefits including on-site parking, local discounts, on-site Caf and Amazon lockers. There is a cycle-to-work scheme along with electric vehicle charging points. A newly opened a hub, dedicated to the health and wellbeing of our staff, which include rooms for mindfulness, gym and shower facilities and different programmes to keep you active.
Chesterfield is a thriving market town surrounded by attractive countryside, contemporary leisure facilities and extensive retail outlets. The town has excellent road and rail links, and easy access to airports.
Derbyshire is home to the Peak District National Park and is an area of outstanding beauty. Numerous stately homes are within easy travelling distance. The Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire Moors, a number of coastal resorts and many historic cities are also close enough for day trips.
Housing in the Chesterfield area is competitively priced and offers a wide range of choice, including urban and rural locations. There are several high-performing state schools in the town, as well as a number of excellent private schools across the wider region.
In addition to local shops and complexes, the Meadowhall Shopping Centre is within easy travelling distance and is one of the largest and most up to date in Europe, attracting some 30 million visitors each year.
The city of Sheffield is only 9 miles away and hosts two universities, one with a medical and dental school.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information please see the attached job description and person specification which gives a comprehensive overview of the main duties required for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information please see the attached job description and person specification which gives a comprehensive overview of the main duties required for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* MBBS or equivalent
* GMC registered with license to practise
Desirable
* ALS/ATLS provider certification
* APLS/EPLS provider certification
* Level 1 Ultrasound
* MRCS
Experience
Essential
* Minimum of 2 years post-graduate clinical experience (completion of Foundation competencies or equivalent).
Desirable
* Teaching delivery experience (any modality)
* Evidence of completing audit / quality improvement project and having implanted change to practice
* Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements relevant to General Surgery.
Skills
Essential
* Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk.
* Ability to prioritise clinical need.
Desirable
* Surgical log-book.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* MBBS or equivalent
* GMC registered with license to practise
Desirable
* ALS/ATLS provider certification
* APLS/EPLS provider certification
* Level 1 Ultrasound
* MRCS
Experience
Essential
* Minimum of 2 years post-graduate clinical experience (completion of Foundation competencies or equivalent).
Desirable
* Teaching delivery experience (any modality)
* Evidence of completing audit / quality improvement project and having implanted change to practice
* Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements relevant to General Surgery.
Skills
Essential
* Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk.
* Ability to prioritise clinical need.
Desirable
* Surgical log-book.
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 .
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. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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.
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 .
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. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Calow
Chesterfield
S44 5BL
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