Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery

Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Senior Clinical Fellow

Main area Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Grade Senior Clinical Fellow Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Start date August 2026) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week Job ref 387-WC3742-DH

Site Bristol Royal Hospital for Children Town Bristol Salary £65,048 - £73,992 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 26/01/:00

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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.

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.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England.

UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Person specification Knowledge and Experience

• At least 4 years of approved training in orthopaedic surgery
• Specialist interest in paediatric orthopaedics
• Experience of teaching
• At least 6 months experience in paediatric orthopaedic surgery at registrar level
• ATLS or equivalents

Skills and Abilities

• 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
• Evidence of understanding of role of clinical management

Qualifications and Training

• MBChB (or equivalent)
• GMC Registration with licence to practice
• FRCS Orth (or equivalent)
• Teaching qualification

Additional Specifications

• Respecting Everyone
• Recognising Success
• Working Together

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.

UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

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