Job overview

Trauma Fellow in Orthopaedics

12 month Fixed Term Contract 

We are looking to appoint 6 Trauma Fellows in Orthopaedics on a fixed term appointment from August 2026 - August 2027. These will be considered on a full time or less than full time basis.

These posts are suitable for doctors with MRCS preparing for a career in Orthopaedic Surgery and planning to apply for ST3, or doctors wishing to extend their exposure to orthopaedics to enhance their CESR applications or applications for long term staff grade posts in orthopaedics.

Main duties of the job

There is ample opportunity for the successful candidate to come to theatre and undergo Consultant guided operative experience. You will take part in our full shift rota  attracting banding payments. Although these posts are primarily focussed on trauma there will be opportunities to gain some elective experience.

Working for our organisation

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.