Senior Clinical Fellow Orthopaedic Trauma

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.

Applications are open for this innovative 12 month post within trauma and orthopaedics at University Hospital Crosshouse. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work in a welcoming, forward thinking department. Opportunities will be provided to enhance portfolios of successful candidates thereby providing a competitive trainee in future recruitment options.

This position would also be suitable for candidates who have completed core surgical training and wish to further develop their CV prior to applying for higher specialty training.

Doctors within this role will be expected to participate in elective work such as outpatient clinics, operating lists, and diagnostic sessions and departmental emergency care. If appointed you will provide out of hours on-call commitments to the middle tier trauma and orthopaedics rota.

The successful applicant will have a dedicated clinical supervisor and will be encouraged to use ISCP portfolio to document their surgical logbook and portfolios.  The appointed candidates will be expected to participate in audit, education and quality improvement projects within the department.

The appointment will be whole time for the duration of 12 months. A 50% pay supplement will be paid to recognise contribution to out of hours working and emergency duty commitments, and will be based on a salary range of £36,472 - £57,349. The posts are not recognised for training.   Applicants must hold Full GMC Registration with a current Licence to Practice.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to make contact with Mr. Andy Tanagho University Hospital Crosshouse (Email: Andy.Tanagho@aapct.scot.nhs.uk)

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position may close once we have identified enough qualified candidates.