About this role
Job summary
The Imperial Orthopaedic Clinical Research Fellowship is aimed at trainees who are post-MRCS and wish to pursue a career in Trauma & Orthopaedics, with a specific interest in developing a substantive research portfolio. The post offers a dedicated opportunity to build academic experience across the full breadth of orthopaedic surgery whilst remaining embedded in a high-volume tertiary clinical environment.
The post will be based across St Mary's Hospital and Charing Cross Hospital, both part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. St Mary's is one of the busiest Major Trauma Centres in the UK, offering unparalleled exposure to complex trauma, whilst Charing Cross serves as the regional Major Revision Centre for elective orthopaedics.
The research programme is intentionally broad, allowing the fellow to develop and lead projects aligned with their own subspecialty interests and career trajectory.
Applicants interested in pursuing a higher degree alongside this post are welcome to explore this independently; funding for any such qualification would be the responsibility of the successful candidate.
This is a one-year post open to junior registrars or equivalent, including out-of-programme applicants, who wish to dedicate a year to academic development within a world-class orthopaedic department. Applicants must have passed the MRCS and completed Core Surgical Training or equivalent as a minimum entry requirement.
The post is available from October 2026 and is for 12 months.
Main duties of the job
5 clinical sessions per week (upper limb trauma, lower limb recon / sports / paediatric)
o outpatient clinics, inpatient cover and trauma / elective operating lists
o operating lists include both supervised trauma theatre cover at St Mary's and elective lists at Charing Cross
o there will be a degree of flexibility to accommodate the successful candidate's preferences and interests
5 protected, ring-fenced non-clinical sessions per week. This includes:
o Dedicated research time
Minimum entry requirements: MRCS or equivalent Completion of Core Surgical Training or equivalent Qualified medical doctor with full unrestricted registration with the General Medical Council Bachelor of Medicine or Bachelor of Surgery degree Candidates are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description Job responsibilities
This post is targeted at junior registrars seeking to develop their experience in T&O, particularly in major trauma, as well as gaining invaluable portfolio experience in surgical education as well as gaining a higher degree. They will be expected to be on-call for T&O for the Major Trauma Centre, sharing the rota with ~20 other registrars. Responsibilities include attending trauma calls; leading the oncall management of patients, running MDTs, as well as attending fracture and elective clinics.They are expected to have passed the MRCS and have completed Core Surgical Training (or equivalent) as a minimum. Due to the clinical and education commitments, this post is designed for applicants with a background and interest in Trauma & Orthopaedics, not for Sports and Exercise Medicine.
The post is across-site (SMH/CXH/HH) but the on-call commitment is shift-based at St Marys on a 1 in ~20 rota. The job banding is 1B with London allowance.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
GMC registration with license to practice by commencement of the post MRCS (or equivalent)
Desirable
MSc
Language Essential
Candidates are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements
Academic achievements Essential
Prior involvement in research at any level with previous peer-reviewed publication
Desirable
Plan for research project Approval for OOP from current deanery
Audit Essential
Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Desirable
Prior involvement in or completion of audit projects
Teaching & Training Desirable
Exposure to teaching medical students and junior colleagues
Clinical skills Essential
Appropriate to job description
Relevant experience in specialty/Sub specialty Essential
Experience or aptitude for clinical activity appropriate to job description
Desirable
Registrar level experience of at least 2 years
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Trust wide
London
W2 1NY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)