Job Opportunity: Clinical Development Fellow in Trauma & Orthopaedics
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, one of the UK's largest healthcare systems, employs approximately 40,000 staff across various clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide a wide range of services including acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health care to a population of over 1.15 million, extending to 2.2 million with regional and national services.
Position Details
Post: Clinical Development Fellow in Trauma & Orthopaedics
Location: Between The Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley, and Inverclyde Royal Hospital, Greenock
Role Description
Applicants are invited to apply for this role within the Trauma and Orthopaedic Team in Clyde. This position is ideal for individuals who have completed foundation training or equivalent and wish to gain further experience before applying for specialty training. Candidates must have recent surgical specialty experience at FY2+ level and demonstrate successful completion of Immediate Life Support (ILS) training.
Responsibilities and Opportunities
The successful candidate will balance ward-based clinical practice with protected time for teaching and professional development. There are opportunities for those interested in medical education to develop and deliver teaching to medical students.
Unit Details
The Orthopaedic Unit in Clyde is based at both Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley and Inverclyde Royal Hospital. The trauma unit at Royal Alexandra Hospital handles acute inpatient and day case trauma. Elective services are provided at Inverclyde Royal Hospital, with outpatient services at both hospitals.
Supervision and Development
The appointee will be assigned a Clinical/Educational Supervisor. Regular meetings will support the development of a Personal Development Plan (PDP) based on previous experience and career goals.
Additional Duties
Contributions to the junior out-of-hours rota are expected, with an associated pay supplement. The rota at Royal Alexandra Hospital is resident on-call, shared among 10 junior doctors, including internal cover for leave. The post will include rotations to Inverclyde Royal Hospital for a set number of weeks.
Additional Information
This post does not have educational approval from the Postgraduate Dean and is not recognized for training by NES. It requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check.
Applicants must hold GMC full registration, a Licence to Practice, and have completed foundation or equivalent training.
Contact and Application Details
For further information, contact Miss R McKenna at 0141 314 7151/9581. Details for application support can be found in the Candidate Information Packs.
Applicants without UK foundation training within 3.5 years of the start date must submit a Certificate of Readiness to Enter Specialty Training (CREST), completed by a suitable consultant.
Additional Notes
Due to high application volume, shortlisting feedback cannot be provided. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde promotes diversity and inclusion and is a Forces Friendly Employer, supporting applications from the Armed Forces community.
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