Junior Clinical Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics

This role will enable a core/F3 equivalent level doctor to gain experience as part of our Trauma & Orthopaedic team at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. This post will start from the 06 August 2025 for a fixed term of 8 months, and has been specifically designed for training level medics who would like to gain more surgical experience and consolidate their knowledge, skills, and confidence prior to moving on to the next stage of their career and would be suitable for someone who has some surgical experience at Foundation or SHO level. We can offer training opportunities in both emergency and elective surgery. Some aspects of the role can be bespoke to the individual needs of the post-holder and tailored to take into account previous relevant experience, or achievement of requirements for application to specialty training. There is a full shift rota in place & applicants must be able to participate in the full shift pattern. There will be the opportunity to participate in teaching, audit, guideline development and service improvement projects. We will also provide support to help you develop a portfolio in line with Royal College recommendations for those who want to evidence their role and training in this way. A clinical supervisor will be allocated and will provide support for the duration of the placement. The minimum skill requirement, including 2 years of post-graduate experience, is outlined on the attached Person Specification. For further information please see the attached job description and person specification which gives a comprehensive overview of the main duties required for this role. Our staff enjoy a range of benefits including on-site parking, local discounts, on-site Café and Amazon lockers. There is a cycle-to-work scheme along with electric vehicle charging points. A newly opened a hub, dedicated to the health and wellbeing of our staff, which include rooms for mindfulness, gym and shower facilities and different programmes to keep you active. Chesterfield is a thriving market town surrounded by attractive countryside, contemporary leisure facilities and extensive retail outlets. The town has excellent road and rail links, and easy access to airports. Derbyshire is home to the Peak District National Park and is an area of outstanding beauty. Numerous stately homes are within easy travelling distance. The Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire Moors, a number of coastal resorts and many historic cities are also close enough for day trips. Housing in the Chesterfield area is competitively priced and offers a wide range of choice, including urban and rural locations. There are several high-performing state schools in the town, as well as a number of excellent private schools across the wider region. In addition to local shops and complexes, the Meadowhall Shopping Centre is within easy travelling distance and is one of the largest and most up to date in Europe, attracting some 30 million visitors each year. The city of Sheffield is only 9 miles away and hosts two universities, one with a medical and dental school. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Miss Nicole Galliford Job title: Acting Service Manager Email address: nicolegalliford@nhs.net Telephone number: 01246 513113