# Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
- **Town:** Bristol
- **Region:** South West
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Medical doctor
- **Speciality:** Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery
- **Grade:** Senior
- **Salary:** £67,325 - £76,582 pa pro rata
- **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (Start date August 2027)
- **Employment type:** Full time - 40 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-29T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-07-01T15:22:10.870Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Bristol/Bristol/University_Hospitals_Bristol_Weston_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Paediatric_Orthopaedic_Surgery/Paediatric_Orthopaedic_Surgery-v8125470
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8125470?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

This senior clinical fellow post (ST5+ equivalent) is based within the Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, which has one of the largest paediatric orthopaedic units in the country and is the regional Paediatric Major Trauma Centre for South West England. This post is a 12 month appointment, suitable for those interested in Paediatric Orthopaedics. The post holder will be required to take part in clinics and operating lists at the Bristol Children’s Hospital and on occasion other centres in the South west. They will be expected to participate in departmental audit and research and have a role in teaching and supporting the junior members of the team. There is an on call commitment on our middle grade rota.

** Recruiting for August 2027 **

### Main duties of the job

The appointee will become part of a dynamic team including ten consultants, six registrars and three junior fellows and gain experience in all aspects of Paediatric Orthopaedics. The individual will be responsible for the day-to-day care of paediatric orthopaedic inpatients including emergency and elective admissions.

We will provide the successful candidates with a wealth of opportunity to gain experience in managing many Paediatric Orthopaedic conditions including development hip dysplasia, complex foot deformities, neuromuscular conditions, skeletal dysplasias and complex upper and lower limb deformities. Specialist clinics and fracture clinics run daily.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a full and detailed job description and person specification please see the document attached to this vacancy

** Recruiting for August 2027 **

## Person Specification

### Skills and Abilities

**Essential**

- Ability to manage time effectively
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to communicate clearly with children, their families and allied health workers

**Desirable**

- Evidence of understanding of role of clinical management

### Knowledge and Experience

**Essential**

- At least 4 years of approved training in orthopaedic surgery
- Specialist interest in paediatric orthopaedics
- Experience of teaching

**Desirable**

- At least 6 months experience in paediatric orthopaedic surgery at registrar level
- ATLS or equivalents

### Additional Specifications

**Essential**

- Respecting Everyone
- Embracing Change
- Recognising Success
- Working Together

### Qualifications and Training

**Essential**

- MBChB (or equivalent)
- GMC Registration with licence to practice
- FRCS Orth (or equivalent)

**Desirable**

- Management training or qualification
- Teaching qualification

## Documents

- [job description (pdf, 888.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10422173)
- [dbs charge information (pdf, 119.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2399)
- [dbs charges information (pdf, 71.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3005)
- [uhbw staff benefits book (pdf, 12.5mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2134)
- [uhbw behaviours and values (pdf, 299.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2476)
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