# Senior Clinical Fellow (ST8) in Orthopaedic Trauma > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for NHS Grampian. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-clinical-fellow-st8-in-orthopaedic-trauma/b96bcbd9-6033-4875-a41d-05e213a99a98 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-clinical-fellow-st8-in-orthopaedic-trauma/b96bcbd9-6033-4875-a41d-05e213a99a98.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** NHS Grampian - **Town:** Aberdeen - **Region:** North of Scotland - **Country:** Scotland - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery - **Grade:** Senior - **Salary:** £45,504 - £71,550 - **Contract type:** Fixed-term - **Employment type:** Full time - **Closing date:** 2026-07-19T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-03T09:30:31.865Z - **Source information URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=263392 - **Application URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/DecideInternalExternal/DecideInternalExternal?JobId=263392 - **Employer website:** https://www.nhsgrampian.org ## Job Content ### Job details - Job reference: 252985 - Salary: Snr. Clinical Fellow (Spec Reg) (£45,504 - £71,550) - Job closing date: 19/07/2026 - Job Type: Medical and Dental - Location: Woodend Hospital - Employment type: Fixed-term - Hours Per Week: 40 - Job posted date: 03/07/2026 - Employer (NHS Board): NHS Grampian - Department: Orthopaedics ### NHS Grampian ### Senior Clinical Fellow (ST8) in Orthopaedic Trauma Applications are invited for the above post, available from 5th August 2026 for 12 months until 3rd August 2027. This post is aimed at senior orthopaedic trainees who wish to gain further experience in orthopaedic trauma. The successful candidate 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 candidate will join the senior ST on-call trauma rota. 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 Apply for this post by visiting apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk and search for the above Ref No. Closing date: Sunday 19th July 2026. Informal enquiries can be made to Mr M Smith, Clinical Lead in Orthopaedics, matthew.smith26@nhs.scot Please note this job may close early due to the volume of applicants. NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. ### NHS Grampian ### Senior Clinical Fellow (ST8) in Orthopaedic Trauma Applications are invited for the above post, available from 5th August 2026 for 12 months until 3rd August 2027. This post is aimed at senior orthopaedic trainees who wish to gain further experience in orthopaedic trauma. The successful candidate 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 candidate will join the senior ST on-call trauma rota. 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 Apply for this post by visiting apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk and search for the above Ref No. Closing date: Sunday 19th July 2026. Informal enquiries can be made to Mr M Smith, Clinical Lead in Orthopaedics, matthew.smith26@nhs.scot Please note this job may close early due to the volume of applicants. NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. ### ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES AI-generated content for the completion of Supporting Statements may lack specificity and fail to address key criteria outlined in the job description. Personalisation is essential to convey individual skills, knowledge, and experiences effectively. As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at gram.recruitment@nhs.scot. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all. You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes.Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Post may close early due to volume of applications.For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. Please ensure that the address you provide on your application form is your current place of residence for your present workplace, and that your identification confirms this address. Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates.Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues.We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain.Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Grampian. ### **Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.** NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values. ## Job Details Applications are invited for the above post, available from 5th August 2026 for 12 months until 3rd August 2027. This post is aimed at senior orthopaedic trainees who wish to gain further experience in orthopaedic trauma. The successful candidate 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 candidate will join the senior ST on-call trauma rota. 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 Apply for this post by visiting apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk and search for the above Ref No. Closing date: Sunday 19th July 2026. Informal enquiries can be made to Mr M Smith, Clinical Lead in Orthopaedics, matthew.smith26@nhs.scot Please note this job may close early due to the volume of applicants. NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES AI-generated content for the completion of Supporting Statements may lack specificity and fail to address key criteria outlined in the job description. Personalisation is essential to convey individual skills, knowledge, and experiences effectively. As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at gram.recruitment@nhs.scot. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all. You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes.Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Post may close early due to volume of applications.For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. Please ensure that the address you provide on your application form is your current place of residence for your present workplace, and that your identification confirms this address. Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates.Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues.We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain.Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Grampian. **Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.** NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values. ## 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** - Extensive experience at ST level or equivalent in post recognised by SAC - 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 research and publications in peer reviewed journals ### Personal Skills **Essential** - Capacity to operate effectively under pressure and remain objective in highly emotive/pressurised situations - Awareness of own limitations and when to ask for help - 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 - Capacity to think beyond the obvious, with analytical and flexible mind - Capacity to bring a range of approaches to problem solving - Capacity to monitor and anticipate situations that may change rapidly - Demonstrates effective judgement and decision-making skills - 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** - Must have the ability to carry out all aspects of the role. ### 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** - 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 - 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** - FRCS (Tr&Orth) - Full registration with a licence to practise with the GMC is required. (licence to practise must be in place prior to starting in post). **Desirable** - Distinction, prizes or honours during Postgraduate training - ALS/ATLS/CRISP Instructor Status ## Documents - [JDPS 252985 (PDF, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1169106&JobId=263392) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.