“The Senior Clinical Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, including West Middlesex 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 across both sites. 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 excellent 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 nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission 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 Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
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.
