Overview
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
This is a Fixed term post for August 2027
Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Development Fellow within the Trauma and Orthopaedic Service in Clyde. This post is well suited to a doctor who has completed Foundation Training (or equivalent) and wishes to gain further experience prior to applying for surgical specialty training.
The Orthopaedic Service in Clyde is delivered across Royal Alexandra Hospital and Inverclyde Royal Hospital. The trauma unit is based at Royal Alexandra Hospital and provides acute inpatient and day‑case trauma services. Inpatient elective orthopaedic services are delivered at Inverclyde Royal Hospital. Trauma and elective outpatient clinics take place at both sites.
Responsibilities
* Support this career pathway with a Clinical/Educational Supervisor. Regular meetings will take place throughout the post to develop a Personal Development Plan (PDP) based on your previous experience and career goals, and to support your progress towards specialty training applications.
* Undertake predominantly ward‑based clinical duties while benefitting from 30 sessions of protected professional development time during the year. Use this time to attend outpatient clinics and theatre sessions to gain additional orthopaedic experience and develop a competitive portfolio for surgical training applications.
* Develop and deliver teaching for medical students and junior colleagues.
* Participate in research and quality improvement projects within the department.
* Work in the junior out‑of‑hours rota and give out‑of‑hours pay supplement. The rota is shared between 14 resident doctors and includes internal cover for annual and study leave.
Qualifications
* Recent experience (within the last 12 months) working in a surgical specialty at FY2 level or above, or equivalent.
* Strong clinical skills alongside effective time management and clinical prioritisation skills to work within a busy orthopaedic ward environment.
* Successful completion of Immediate Life Support (ILS) training.
* Applicants who have not undertaken a UK foundation programme within 3.5 years of the advertised post start date may be asked to submit a Certificate of Readiness to Enter Specialty Training (CREST). The CREST form must be completed by a consultant who has worked with you for a minimum continuous period of three months whole‑time equivalent wholly within the 3.5 years prior to the advertised post start date for which you are applying.
Benefits
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of work‑life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full‑time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as various, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
This post does not have educational approval from the Postgraduate Dean and will not be recognised for training by NHS Education for Scotland.
EEO Statement
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.
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