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Job summary

Main area
Trauma & Orthopaedics
Contract
12 months (fixed term)
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref
432-MC2921
Employer
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Colchester Hospital
Town
Colchester
Salary
£76,582 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
28/08/2026 23:59

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East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust logo

Senior Clinical Fellow Orthopaedic Hip Arthroplasty & Revision Surgery

We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training.

Talk to us about our range of flexible working opportunities, apprenticeships and staff benefits

Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of  ESNEFT’s core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, Procedures and in its Practices, to foster positive work relationships, and finally to act with integrity as a professional within ESNEFT as well as a representative of the NHS as a whole.  The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values such as Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan, People Plan, People Promise and a Model Employer intrinsic in the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Agenda, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.

 

Job overview

We are inviting applicants to apply for the Senior Clinical Fellow role in Orthopaedic Hip Arthroplasty and Revision Surgery based at Colchester Hospital/ESEOC. 

The role will develop educational and experiential knowledge and skills in post CCT level surgery. They will have a comprehensive exposure to full spectrum of hip & revision arthroplasty surgery including periprosthetic fractures and complex metastatic replacements. 

The appointee will be required to take up the post October 2026. 

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will:

  • Work with colleagues to provide a service with the highest standard of care
  • Work with the multi-professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines
  • Develop and maintain good working practices within wards, outpatients
  • Collaborate and promote close working links with colleagues in tertiary centres, community services and primary care
  • Offer support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary team 

Working for our organisation

At ESNEFT we provide hospital and community health services to more than one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes.

As one of the largest NHS organisations in England, we employ over 12,000 staff and are committed to providing excellent opportunities for learning, development and career progression. Flexible working options will be considered for all roles where service needs allows.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services. 

Our philosophy is that Time Matters.  We concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause delays for our staff and patients.  

We have invested in our commitment to Time Matters with the implementation of Epic electronic patient record. This will transform the way we work.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.  

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Duties will include:

  • Clinics and theatre sessions with consultants and independent (supervised from distance) sessions
  •  Ward rounds in ESEOC
  • Some shared rotaed ESEOC weekend lists/ward rounds but not formal out of hours on call
  • Participation in informal and formal teaching.
  • There may be some opportunity to contribute to the on-call trauma rota although this is not mandatory.
  • There is an expectation to contribute to research projects

Person specification

Essential

Essential criteria
  • Full GMC registration with a license to practice
  • MBBS or equivalent
  • FRCS (Tr & Orth) or equivalent
  • Be near to or completed Higher Specialist Training in Trauma & Orthopaedics
  • Potential to cope with stressful situations & undertake responsibility
  • Good communication & organisational skills
  • Team player
Desirable criteria
  • CCT or equivalent
  • Use of Database Systems and Electronic Patient Records
  • Demonstrated commitment to career in T&O
  • Be near to or completed Higher Specialist Training in Trauma & Orthopaedics Interest in hip/knee arthroplasty

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Mr Djon Lopez
Job title
Consultant
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01206 747474
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