Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery

Main area Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Grade Senior Clinical Fellow Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Start date August 2027) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week Job
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Employer Bristol NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Bristol Royal Hospital for Children Town Bristol Salary £67,325 - £76,582 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 29/07/2026 23:59

Recruiting for August 2027

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. 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 to have a role in teaching and supporting the junior members of the team. There is an on‑call commitment on our middle‑grade rota.

The appointee will become part of a dynamic team including ten consultants, six registrars and three junior fellows and will 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 candidate with a wealth of opportunities to manage many paediatric orthopaedic conditions such as developmental hip dysplasia, complex foot deformities, neuromuscular conditions, skeletal dysplasias and complex upper and lower limb deformities. Specialist clinics and fracture clinics run daily.

• 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

• 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 the role of clinical management

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

• 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.

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