<div><p>Go back Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust</p><h3>Clinical Fellow Higher (ST3-5) in T&O</h3><p><b>The closing date is 14 June 2026</b></p><p>Applicants are invited for the position of Clinical Fellow Higher (ST3-5) in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery. This post is to commence from 05 August 2026 until 03 August 2027.</p><p>Orthopaedic surgery in Cambridge has seen a dramatic change in the last few years, with the development of Cambridge as the Level 1 Trauma Centre for East Anglia as well as a substantial increase in consultant numbers. Multiple middle grade posts were created to accommodate the increased workload.</p><p>A full range of Elective and Orthopaedic Trauma sub‑specialties are covered in Cambridge, including Pelvic and Acetabular Trauma, Frame Surgery, Arthroplasty, and Paediatric Orthopaedics.</p><h3>Main duties of the job</h3><p>The successful applicant will be on a parallel rota to the current Registrars and will be encouraged to attend the regional training programme, as clinical duties permit.</p><p>Regular in‑house teaching also occurs, including daily Consultant led trauma meetings, as well as a weekly trauma grand round, where the Trauma Surgeons meet for the morning, to discuss the complex cases of the week and those referred in. In order to be considered for this post, MRCS and current ATLS certification are essential, as is a minimum of 12 months experience in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery.</p><p>Please note that these posts do not carry Postgraduate Deans approval or training recognition.</p><p>You must hold full GMC registration with a current license to practice at time of application.</p><h3>About us</h3><p>The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMCs Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.</p><p>Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.</p><p>It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, 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) will also be subject to this requirement.</p><p>Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.</p><h3>Job responsibilities</h3><p>Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.</p><h3>Person Specification</h3><h3>Shortlistable</h3><ul><li>Agreement that the following is met (MRCS, ATLS)</li><li>12 months minimum experience in Orthopaedics and Trauma</li><li>Completion of a Core Surgical Training Programme or equivalent</li></ul><h3>Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3><p>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.</p><p>Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust</p></div>