Job details
- Job reference: 257462
- Salary: Clinical Fellow (£45,504 - £71,550)
- Job closing date: 06/09/2026
- Job Type: Medical and Dental
- Location: Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
- Employment type: Fixed-term
- Hours Per Week: 40
- Job posted date: 21/08/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Grampian
- Department: Orthopaedics
NHS Grampian
Clinical Fellow (ST3 Level) in Orthopaedics
Post Ref: SC250362
Applications are invited for the above posts, available from 5th August 2026 until 3rd August 2027
These posts are aimed at resident doctors who wish to pursue a career in Orthopaedics and already have experience working at ST1-2 level (or equivalent) in Orthopaedics. The successful candidates will be based at the Trauma Unit, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. There are close ties with the Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital, where Paediatric Orthopaedic Trauma is managed.
The successful candidates will receive a banding supplement relevant to the OOH component of their rotas and gain experience in the generality of Orthopaedic Trauma.
This post does not have educational approval from the Postgraduate Dean and will not be recognised for training.
Full registration with a licence to practise with the GMC is required. (licence to practise must be in place prior to starting in post). For more information visit www.gmc-uk.org
Informal enquiries can be made to Mr A Johnston, Consultant Orthopaedic surgeon, on 01224 556520.
Apply for this post by visiting apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk and search for the above Ref No.
Closing date Sunday 6th September 2026.
Please note that this post may close early due to volume of applications.
Person specification
Health
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/ Good Medical Practice)
Probity
Essential
- Professional Integrity: Takes responsibility for own actions
- Demonstrates respect for the rights of all
- Demonstrates awareness of ethical principles, safety, confidentiality and consent
Teaching
Essential
- Enthusiastic in teaching clinical skills in the workplace or training environment
- Evidence of contributing to teaching and learning of others
Desirable
- Experience of simulation based teaching
- Has successfully completed a ‘training the trainers’ or ‘teaching skills’ course
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in orthopaedics at ST1 / ST2 level (or equivalent)
- Experience supervising junior colleagues
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the UK health system
Desirable
- Experience working in a Major Trauma Centre
Eligibility
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of postgraduate medical training in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Desirable
- Evidence of audit, research and publications in peer reviewed journals
Personal Skills
Essential
- Judgement Under Pressure: Capacity to operate effectively under pressure and remain objective in highly emotive/pressurised situations
- Awareness of own limitations and when to ask for help
- Communication Skills: Capacity to communicate effectively & sensitively with others
- Able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Problem Solving: Capacity to think beyond the obvious, with analytical and flexible mind
- Capacity to bring a range of approaches to problem solving
- Situation Awareness: Capacity to monitor and anticipate situations that may change rapidly
- Decision Making: Demonstrates effective judgement and decision-making skills
- Organisation & Planning: Capacity to manage time and prioritise workload, balance urgent and important demands, follow instructions
- Understands importance and impact of information systems
Desirable
- Motivated and able to work unsupervised as well as within a small team under appropriate guidance
Fitness To Practise
Essential
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
Circumstances of Job
Essential
- May be required to work at any of NHS Grampian’s sites, according to the placement of the post
Academic/ Research Skills
Essential
- Research Skills: Demonstrates an understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management and evidence-based practice
- Demonstrates an understanding of basic research principles, methodology and ethics, with a potential to contribute to research
- Audit: Evidence of active participation in audit
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
- Evidence of participation in risk management and/or clinical/laboratory research
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Successful completion of FY1 and FY2 years (or equivalent)
- ALS
- Full registration with a licence to practise with the GMC is required. (licence to practise must be in place prior to starting in post). For more information visit www.gmc-uk.org
Desirable
- MRCS
- ATLS / CRISP Instructor Status
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