Job description
Job summaryApplicants are invited to apply for the Junior Clinical Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery at North Middlesex University Hospital in North London.
The successful candidate will undertake both trauma and elective work, joining along with 10x Consultants, 2x Associate Specialists, 9x Specialty Doctors, 3x Specialist Registrars, 4x Foundation Year 2's, 4x Trust Doctors , and 2x Foundation Year 1 Doctors.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to provide SHO grade cover on a rotational shift basis throughout T&0 and Urology ; and, participate in the on-call SHO rota. Expected to supervise the FY1s in service delivery, inpatients, and day services. And, provide a rapid response to A&E to facilitate the 4 hour trolley-wait target - during the on call shift will be available solely for emergency duties.
About us
The department is a well-functioning and cohesive unit that provides essential services to the local population consistent with its location in a District General Hospital. There is an approximate 50:50 split between Trauma and Elective work. The hospital does not receive multiple or serious trauma cases as those are moved directly to the specialised trauma centres in the Trauma network. We see approximately 150 fracture necks of femur and the majority of our remaining trauma work comprises isolated femoral, tibial, forearm, upper arm and ankle fractures. The department refers suspected tumours to the Unit at RNOH, Stanmore. Spinal problems with neural issues are referred to the Royal London. We work closely with our Radiology colleagues through weekly MDTs on Wednesdays (1230).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide Junior doctor cover on a rotational shift basis throughout trauma and orthopaedic surgery.
On-call is 1:10 with cross cover with urology.
Supervise FY1s and FY2s in service delivery, in outpatients, inpatients, and day services.
Provide a rapid response to A&E to facilitate the 4 hour trolley-wait target
Undertake outpatient clinics and operating theatre lists as directed by the consultants.
Participate in the Clinical Governance and Risk Assessment process.
Offer a commitment to both postgraduate and undergraduate Orthopaedic Surgery training within the hospital.
Work with the multidisciplinary team.
Take part in the care of patients attending the department, including examination, investigation, diagnosis and treatment.
Liaise with staff of other departments.
Maintain legible records.
Assist in the audit of various aspects of work under the direction of the Audit lead.
Recognize their own limitations and seek advice from the Consultants in their management of patients.
Perform related duties as required, including additional duties arising exceptionally from occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances, and duties essential for the continuity of patient care.
Other duties as directed by the Consultant in Charge including being deployed flexibly
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide Junior doctor cover on a rotational shift basis throughout trauma and orthopaedic surgery.
On-call is 1:10 with cross cover with urology.
Supervise FY1s and FY2s in service delivery, in outpatients, inpatients, and day services.
Provide a rapid response to A&E to facilitate the 4 hour trolley-wait target
Undertake outpatient clinics and operating theatre lists as directed by the consultants.
Participate in the Clinical Governance and Risk Assessment process.
Offer a commitment to both postgraduate and undergraduate Orthopaedic Surgery training within the hospital.
Work with the multidisciplinary team.
Take part in the care of patients attending the department, including examination, investigation, diagnosis and treatment.
Liaise with staff of other departments.
Maintain legible records.
Assist in the audit of various aspects of work under the direction of the Audit lead.
Recognize their own limitations and seek advice from the Consultants in their management of patients.
Perform related duties as required, including additional duties arising exceptionally from occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances, and duties essential for the continuity of patient care.
Other duties as directed by the Consultant in Charge including being deployed flexibly
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oMBBS or equivalent/MRCS
- oHolds full UK GMC registration and license to practice
- oWorking towards a post- graduate qualification
- oNHS experience
- oPrimary FRCA, MRCP, MRCS, MCEM or equivalent
- oEuropean diploma in Intensive Care (EDIC)
Essential
- oUnderstand the structure and functional principles of the NHS
- Previous experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics
- oALS Certified and up to date
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oMBBS or equivalent/MRCS
- oHolds full UK GMC registration and license to practice
- oWorking towards a post- graduate qualification
- oNHS experience
- oPrimary FRCA, MRCP, MRCS, MCEM or equivalent
- oEuropean diploma in Intensive Care (EDIC)
Essential
- oUnderstand the structure and functional principles of the NHS
- Previous experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics
- oALS Certified and up to date
Disclosure 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
Disclosure 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
North Middlesex University Hospital
Sterling Way
London
N18 1QX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- London
- Type of Contract
- Full-time jobs
- Published at
- 23-10-2026
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
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