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To this end, NHS Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Job Title: Clinical Development Fellow in Orthopaedics
Department: Trauma and Orthopaedics
Base: New Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
You may also be required to work at any of NHS Lothian’s sites.
This Clinical Development Fellow post is based at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for a period of 12 months. The working pattern, training and working opportunities are the same as those of the local specialty trainees. The successful candidate will be based within a trauma team with on associated on calls on an approximately 1 in 12 basis. There will be some cover of elective services as required.
There is expected to be a high level of trauma and operative experience for the successful candidate. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate a high level of competence and efficiency in dealing with the A&E and ward care of a range of orthopaedic cases from elderly patients to simple fractures to multiply injured patients
Please note the person specification – successful applicants will have completed a successful FY training programme or equivalent and will have less than 18 months orthopaedic experience.
For an informal discussion please contact:Mr Samuel Molyneux ( Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon ) on 0131 242 6464
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We cannot accept CV’s as a form of application and only a completed online application form will be accepted. Personal information will not be sent with the application for short listing. The application form will be identified by the candidate number only to ensure that all applicants are treated equally.
***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***
NHS Lothian
NHS Lothian is responsible for meeting the health needs of circa 800,000 people living in and around Edinburgh. We employ approximately 27,000 staff and provide a comprehensive range of primary, community and acute care services for the populations of Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian and West Lothian. Across all areas of care, we seek to provide specialist and general services fairly and efficiently and to the highest standards. State-of-the-art buildings and our forward-looking and innovative approach have earned our hospitals recognition as centres of excellence. Our clinical care, teaching and research have a national and growing international reputation. NHS Lothian provides an extensive range of primary care services, including mental health, GP and other community-based services. Primary care services are also provided at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital, Liberton Hospital and the Royal Victoria Building. We also provide a comprehensive range of acute adult, paediatric and maternity services. Acute care is provided from the following sites: the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh at Little France; the Western General Hospital; St Johns Hospital at Howden, Livingston; the Royal Hospital for Sick Children; Liberton Hospital; the Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion, and the Lauriston Building. A move to NHS Lothian will give you the chance to develop your NHS career and enhance your lifestyle. There is much to admire and enjoy in the Lothian region in locations of exceptional beauty and contrast, from the historic skyline of Edinburgh, Scotlands historic capital city, to the wonderful surrounding countryside and coastline of the Firth of Forth.