Job Description

The closing date is 23rd Apr 2025

Anticipated Interview date(s) 8th May 2025

Job summary

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We have an exciting opportunity for two Clinical Teaching Fellows (Specialty Registrar/ST3+ level) in Trauma and Orthopaedics at Somerset Foundation Trust, based at the site location of Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton. These job roles are fixed term for 12 months from 6th August 2025 to 4th August 2026.


You would join our existing specialty registrar trainees and contribute to the on call rota. You should have attained MRCS or equivalent and ideally should have 18 months of training in orthopaedic surgery at CT level or above.


This post will allow the fellow to improve their experience in elective and trauma orthopaedic surgery, as well as allowing them to develop their educational portfolio in the Musgrove Park Academy fulfilling a teaching role for Bristol undergraduate students.


The successful applicant will also be encouraged to enrol on the Teaching and Learning For Health Professionals (Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education) course at the University of Bristol and this will be sponsored whilst employed at our Trust.


This is a combined clinical and teaching post; it's anticipated that the educational component will equate to 50% of your basic working hours. The educational aspects of the role will support the requirements of the Academy, working closely with the other clinical teaching fellows and the appropriate clinical leads. Time off in lieu following on call activity will come from clinical rather than teaching commitments.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

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These posts ideally suited individuals who will have completed core training in orthopaedic surgery and are looking for career progression prior to applying for a national training number or an existing specialty trainee who wishes to enhance their surgical experience and education portfolio.

Time will be split 50:50 between clinical and teaching commitments, and any time off in lieu following on call will be from clinical sessions. To work 1 in 8 orthopaedic middle grade on call rota. To gain valuable experience in all aspects of acute and elective surgery. To be involved in elective & trauma theatre lists and clinics across the sub-specialties.

To facilitate the delivery of the University of Bristol undergraduate curriculum to year 3, 4 & 5 medical students at Musgrove Park Hospital.

Clinical teaching fellows (CTFs) deliver core curriculum content, act as tutors and are involved with the assessment of medical students. The post holder will be expected to act as a role model and mentor to the medical students. The post holder will help develop teaching materials. Clinical teaching fellow are expected to be able to deliver several types of teaching including induction sessions, small group tutorials, clinical-based history and examination sessions, facilitation of inter-Academy Hub sessions, Bedside teaching, Teaching clinics, Clinical reasoning skills and simulation based teaching.

About us

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At

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

Flexible working options

to help you balance work and life

NHS pension scheme

for long-term financial security

Generous annual leave allowance

to recharge and relax A strong focus on

career development

to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our

Blue Light Card

, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.


We are proud to foster a

diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce

, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset?

Somerset offers the perfect blend of

idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty

, and

breathtaking coastlines

, with vibrant cities like

Bristol

,

Bath

, and

Exeter

just a short drive away - and only two hours to

London

.


The region is home to excellent

educational facilities

, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all

- the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job description

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Please refer to the attached job description which gives all the details of this post including the full persons specification.


The teaching programme is constantly developing and at present the main focus is on medical student years 2, 3 and 5. In summary the education duties include;

Case Based Learning facilitation, lecture based, seminar, anatomy and clinical skills teaching and SIM training. You will be expected to deliver some generic non-orthopaedic teaching (eg case based learning, pharmacology) and clinical skills Develop own teaching materials, methods and approaches with guidance eg bedside teaching. Identify learning needs of students and define appropriate learning objectives. Ensure that content, methods of delivery and learning materials will meet the defined learning objectives. Supervise the work of students, provide advice on study skills and help them with learning problems. Develop your understanding of the dynamics of group work addressing specific issues and providing assistance/guidance to both groups and individuals as necessary Be available to support specific topics, questions or concepts at request of individual students, subject to available time. Assess the work and progress of students and provide constructive feedback to students. This will also involve OSCE examinations and Long case examinations as well as assessing through case based discussion, mini-cex and DOPS. Act as a mentor for students. Take an informal role in student pastoral care such as identification of "at risk" students and dysfunctional groups, offering support and referral to appropriate sources of help. Support other clinical education fellows and mentor as appropriate. Involvement in the external student selected component (e-SSC) is encouraged and developing appropriate projects for students to complete is an expected component of the role.

The clinical duties of the post are:

On average half of the working week will be clinical, the other half devoted to teaching of Bristol medical students and educational learning, as well as working towards a Certificate in Medical Education. The weekly clinical programme will vary depending on the on-call rota and availability of other junior staff, but should broadly include: On call duties including 'post-take' ward rounds with on-call consultant, emergency theatre and reviewing new admissions. When not on call and not teaching, there will be a programme to include dedicated operating sessions, outpatient clinics, ward work and fracture clinics. You will be encouraged to participate in audit, health improvement and research projects in the department with a view to publications and presentation.

Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential

Active GMC registration with a licence to practice at time of applying.


Primary Medical Degree.


MRCS or recognised equivalent.


ALS or ATLS.


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Desirable

BSc, BA or equivalent with grade 1 or 2:1.


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Experience

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Essential

Minimum of 4 years hospital service including completion of 2 year foundation programme and 2 year core training programme in the UK or equivalent.


Minimum of 18 months experience in Orthopaedics.


Previous T&O experience at core trainee level or equivalent.


Resuscitation experience.


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Desirable

Teaching of students, junior medical staff and nursing staff.


Experience in teaching methodology.


Understanding of UK undergraduate curriculum.


Attendance at, or participation in, national, international, regional, departmental meetings relevant to Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery.


Attendance at relevant surgical skills courses.




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Additional Criteria

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Essential

Participation in audit.


Evidence of participation in Audit and Improvement projects locally.


Enthusiasm for teaching especially undergraduate.


Evidence of teaching involvement.


Desire to develop as a teacher.


Ability to communicate well and demonstrate an interest in teaching.


Ability to work well in a team.


Interpersonal sensitivity.


Pursuing post in higher surgical training.


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Desirable

Awareness of the importance and relevance of audit


Knowledge of teaching/education theory / methodology and process.


Undergraduate or postgraduate prizes.


Published work from BSc project.


Other publications.


Evidence of a well defined career plan for trauma and orthopaedic surgery




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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.


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Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.


From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.


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UK Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.


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For help with your application, contact:

Jessica Skinner


jessica.skinner@somersetft.nhs.uk




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Pay scheme

Hospital Medical and Dental


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Band

Specialty Registrar


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Salary

61825.00 Yearly
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Contract

Fixed Term


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Duration

12 Month(s)


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Working pattern

Full-Time


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Reference number

184-OL-MED-SURG-2141


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Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA