Job overview
Structured specialist training in Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery. This post is designed to be a stepping-stone towards consultant career.
The full-time role is 48 hours per week and attracts a 1b (40%) pay banding.
Post available from 01 October 2025 to 30 September 2026.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic team-player who would like to increase their knowledge and skills around in their chosen subspecialty area of trauma and orthopaedic surgery. To get maximum benefit, they should already be competent at routine hand, hip or knee surgery as dictated by the role. They must have current ATLS and should have FRCS (Tr and Orth). Post holders with CCT may be given some independent operating lists.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This is a clinical and research fellowship in orthopaedic Trauma Surgery for 12 months.
Our Senior Fellow Posts are all full-time posts at 48 hours per week; this includes time each week for research and quality improvement projects as well as traditional teaching. Allocated research time may be increased to meet the needs of our fellows should they undertake more extensive projects in discussion with the fellowship supervisors. The post holder will have limited on-call duties at the Level 1 MTC at RSCH and will therefore be expected to be up to date with the management of complex trauma. Possession of FRCS (T&O) and ATLS is a requirement for the post.
Person specification
Knowledge
Desirable criteria
1. Breadth of experience in and out of specialty
Academic & Research
Essential criteria
2. Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable criteria
3. Research experience
4. Publications
5. Prizes and Honours
Experience and Qualifications
Essential criteria
6. Basic Medical Degree
7. Postgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
8. Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
9. Valid Advance Trauma Life Support Certificate (ATLS)
Desirable criteria
10. Higher Degree (MD, PhD)
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential criteria
11. Completion of FRCS(Orth) or equivalent by time of commencement of post
12. Understanding of clinical risk management
Desirable criteria
13. Certificate of completion of Training (CCT)
14. Demonstrate interest in trauma surgery
Organisation and Planning
Essential criteria
15. Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
16. Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable criteria
17. Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching
Essential criteria
18. Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable criteria
19. Recognised teaching qualification
Career Progression
Essential criteria
20. Appropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
21. Evidence of good communication skills both oral and written
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