Senior Clinical Fellow Trauma and Orthopaedic


Company:	Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£45,715 - £69,976 per annum plus LW allowance
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, SW10 9NH
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	21 Jul 2026
Closing date:	20 Aug 2026

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Summary

A Vacancy at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

The Senior Clinical Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital will support the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care within a busy trauma and orthopaedic service. The post holder will be involved in the assessment and management of patients across elective and emergency pathways, including outpatient clinics, theatre sessions, and ward care. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, they will contribute to service development, clinical governance, and the supervision and teaching of junior staff. The role provides an opportunity to develop advanced clinical skills and gain broad experience in trauma and orthopaedics within a supportive teaching hospital environment

The post holder will provide high-quality care across trauma and orthopaedic services, including the assessment and management of patients in inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings. Duties include participation in ward rounds, clinics, and theatre sessions, as well as supporting the on-call trauma rota. The role involves working closely within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to teaching and supervision of junior staff, and engaging in clinical governance, audit, and service improvement activities

Our 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 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC 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 an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.

We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.

If you haven’t heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation.Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

This advert closes on Monday 3 Aug 2026

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