Job overview
We are looking for a Senior Clinical Fellow to join the Team at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, from August 2026 for 6 months (potentially with a view to extend a further 6 months).
This post would be a participant on a 1 in 11 middle grade rota in a MTC , and would provide an excellent opportunity for a suitable person wishing to increase their experience in the management of Orthopaedic Trauma in a Major Trauma Centre and complex sub speciality care.
You will be required to work across both our hospital sites, Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley District General Hospital.
This post is not formally approved for training and would also provide a study leave budget for attendance at national trauma courses and conferences.
There are a number of opportunities will be available to the candidates to enhance portfolio with logbook, CBD, DOPS, Teaching, Audit and Research etc. The Directorate have a very successful record of previous candidates being successful in CESR application.
Main duties of the job
This post will be a full time post participating on the middle grade Orthopaedic 1 in 11 trauma rota. This post will be to work with a Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic elective and trauma surgery.
The role will include a mixture of fixed trauma operating sessions, fixed outpatient sessions, trauma on-call commitments and trauma weeks and elective operating sessions. Consultants undertaking the Trauma commitments of Trauma theatre and on call, and senior ward review.
There are 18 Trauma Consultants. During the Trauma week, planned activities are replaced by the Trauma week activities.
This post will provide both elective and trauma experience in a major trauma centre and would be suitable for a person wishing to obtain Fellowship level experience This post would be suitable for a pre or post CCT candidate or those aspiring for CESR
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:
- What we can offer
- Job Plan/On-call Requirements
- The Team
Person specification
Heath
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards/ Good Medical Practice
Personal
Essential
- Proved effective communication skills (with examples)
- Decisive and flexible. (with examples)
- Ability to have strategic thinking – (with examples)
- Works well within a multidisciplinary department.
- Good organisation skills (with examples)
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and License to Practice
- MBBS or equivalent
- Permission to work in the UK
Desirable
- FRCS Trauma & Ortho
Research and Audit
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate an appreciation and understanding of research methodology.
- Evidence of involvement in research and/or publications.
- Basic skills in clinical audit.
- Appreciation of benefits of clinical audit in improving clinical practice and the development of clinical guidelines.
- Experience and interest in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
Desirable
- One peer reviewed Trauma publication.
- National or International Trauma presentations
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Wide range of experience in orthopaedics
- At least four years middle grade Orthopaedic experience.
- Valid ATLS certificate.
- Evidence of suitable logbook experience in Upper and Lower Limb Trauma.
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This advert is for Senior Clinical Fellow - Trauma & Orthopaedics with Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Preston, North West, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery role. The advertised salary is £67,325 Per annum (pro rata based on 6-month contract). The contract type is 6 months (Fixed Term). The application deadline is 13 Jul 2026.
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