Clinical Fellow Higher (ST3-5/ST6+) in Trauma and Orthopaedics

Job overview

Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow (Higher ST3-5/ST6+) in Trauma and Orthopaedics. These positions are available from:

Posts 1, 2, 3:  Available to commence 06 August 2025 and to conclude 05 August 2026

Post 4:  Available to commence as soon as possible and to conclude 30 September 2025 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. Five new Middle Grade posts were created to accommodate the increased workload. A full range of Elective and Orthopaedic Trauma sub-specialties are covered in Cambridge, including pelvic and acetabular trauma, frame surgery, spinal surgery and paediatric orthopaedics. Please note that these posts do not carry Postgraduate Dean’s approval or training recognition.

Main duties of the job

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.

In order to be considered, applicants must meet the essential criteria stated in the job description.

Regular in-house teaching also occurs, including daily Consultant led trauma meetings, as well as a weekly trauma 'grand round', where the 5 Trauma Surgeons all 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.

You must hold full GMC registration with a current license to practice at time of application.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.