Senior Clinical Fellow- Lower limb Surgery | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The successful candidate is expected to work with the existing team, specifically a consultant lower limb foot and ankle surgeon, to ensure high quality comprehensive specialist orthopaedic care and effective treatment for patients in outpatient and inpatient setting. Dedicated regular theatre sessions will be part of the agreed job plan. There will be a wide exposure to all aspects of shoulder and elbow elective and trauma surgery as well as wrist trauma surgery., The post holder will be expected to actively participate in regular departmental meetings, such as to Business meeting, Mortality and Morbidity, daily trauma meeting.

It is intended to offer appointee, where possible, equivalent opportunities for personal development as SpR's, ie a study leave entitlement and allocated study leave budget.

Locums are employed only for unexpected leave, such as sickness. All leave, whether annual or study leave, must be booked at least six weeks in advance in line with Trust and Departmental Policy. Leave must be co-ordinated, and may have to be refused if more than a number of senior members of staff request to take leave at the same time.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites-Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital-along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.