Junior Clinical Fellow (F3) - Trauma & Orthopaedics

Job description

Junior Clinical Fellow (F3) - Trauma & Orthopaedics An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior Clinical Fellow (FY3) to join the Trauma and Orthopaedics Department at the Royal Berkshire Hospital. This post is a fixed‐term period of six months, with possible extension to one year. This is for an August 2026 start.Job responsibilities Responsibilities include ward cover (trauma & elective), fracture clinics, SHO on‐calls, elective clinics (if allocated to work with a Consultant), assisting in elective theatres and trauma theatres, and exposure to all areas of the department. There are educational opportunities, including planned teaching, simulation sessions and departmental teaching sessions arranged by the Consultants and Registrars. Junior Clinical Fellow posts are also provided with study leave allowance. We are establishing an Education qualification (PG Cert Edu) with the University of Reading and hope to secure funding to assist with this. We support successful applicants with career progression and actively encourage and support involvement in Quality Improvement, learning and exam/interview preparation. Applicants will be assigned an educational supervisor for the year and will be encouraged to attend appropriate teaching sessions within the trust.Qualifications Full registration with the GMC and a licence to practiceMBBS or equivalentAdvanced Life Support certificationAbility & Knowledge Knowledge is up to date and safe to practiceAware of own limitationsCapacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the jobExperience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical needShows aptitude for practical skills, required in the jobProven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the jobAbility to teach and enthuse junior medical staffAbility to undertake audit/researchEvidence of completed QIPFamiliarity with clinical governance systemsSpecialty specific skills Demonstrable experience of the "Top 20" acute medical presentations and their management or surgical presentation (depending upon post applied for)Excellence evidenced by WPAs and e‐portfolioProbity Capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a non‐judgmental approach towards othersDisplays honesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality and ethical issuesContinuous Professional Development Demonstrates a willingness to fully engage in appraisalSelf‐awareness and ability to accept and learn from feedbackExperience Completion of Foundation Year 2Previous experience of working in the NHS as a doctor for a minimum of 6 monthsPrevious experience in one of the following specialties: Respiratory Medicine or other medical specialties at FY2 or higher level; Intensive Care medicine; Emergency medicine; Surgical specialtiesPost registration experience working in other specialties relevant to the roleProvider status in one of the following: ALS, ATLSDisclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Reading

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-05-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English