Junior Clinical Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics


Company:	University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£54,499 per annum. Plus enhancements for out of hours working
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Derby, DE22 3NE
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	6 Aug 2026
Closing date:	5 Sept 2026

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Summary

A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust.

ORTHOPAEDIC FELLOW CT/ST 1/2 LEVEL – available for up to 12 months commencing as soon as possible

The Trauma and Orthopaedics Unit at Royal Derby comprises 8 purpose-built state of the art laminar flow theatres as well as dedicated outpatient clinic facilities for both Trauma and Elective patients.

As one of the largest Orthopaedic Departments in the country, the full spectrum of orthopaedic and trauma surgery is performed by leading sub-specialty surgeons, including foot and ankle, lower limb, upper limb and spinal surgery. You would cover all aspects of the sub specialties throughout your time here

This position will offer suitable candidates full educational support; Educational Supervisor, funded study leave and paid courses as appropriate. Funding of up to £5,000 per annum will also be available to assist with continued orthopaedic training and qualifications. There is a full and comprehensive weekly in house educational teaching programme.

Applications are invited for this unique post which offers advanced training and experience in orthopaedics. The Trauma and Orthopaedic Department actively encourages participation in clinical audits, and we have a dedicated audit team to assist fellows with this important part of the role.

All posts are team based and have a dedicated consultant, registrar level and junior doctor. Posts offer the opportunity for research, theatre sessions, including trauma, all clinics and teaching. The Orthopaedic Fellow will be directly involved in the day to day care of the Trauma and Orthopaedic patients admitted to their firm. There is a day to day commitment to clinics and operating sessions.

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development

• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.

• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.

• We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.

• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.

• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.

• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.

• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.

• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.

• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

The post is based at the prestigious Royal Derby Hospital, incorporated within University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust. The Orthopaedic Department at the Royal Derby Hospital has a long history of Orthopaedic innovation and excellence. This thriving department boasts world-renowned and leading Orthopaedic Surgeons.

This advert closes on Thursday 27 Aug 2026

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