Job summary
South
Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint FY3 doctors
to trust grade posts to commence from August 2023 for a fixed term period of 12
months (with possible extension).
The
successful candidates will have completed foundation programme training or
equivalent and will have a demonstrable interest in contributing to a busy and
interesting surgical division.
This
post will provide an excellent grounding in Trauma and Orthopaedic surgery for
candidates wishing to specialise in this area.
All
successful candidates will have named Clinical and Educational Supervisors who
will also provide career advice and support for onward career progression.
Study leave and professional development for junior medical staff is actively
supported by the Directorate of Trauma and Orthopaedics.
A
regular appraisal process will be in place. Extensive training and experience
will be gained with timetabled sessions in theatre and clinic as well as
through formal protected teaching and lectures provided every week as part of
our dedicated teaching programme for junior doctors. There are monthly
departmental morbidity and mortality / clinical governance meetings during
which participation is expected from the successful candidates. There will be
opportunities to undertake audit and research throughout the term of the post
is actively encouraged.
The
Trust has a diverse workforce, which reflects the community it serves.
Main duties of the job
We perform a
broad spectrum of acute and elective upper limb, lower limb and spinal surgeries
in the department and have a well-established enhanced recovery programme for
patients undergoing hip and knee joint replacement surgery and dedicated upper
limb trauma lists for complex upper limb trauma.
Extensive
training and experience will be gained with timetabled sessions in theatre and
clinic as well as through formal lectures as part of our dedicated Trauma &
Orthopaedics teaching programme for junior doctors. There are daily Trauma
meetings in which patients admitted in the previous 24 hours are discussed.
There are monthly morbidity and mortality / clinical governance meetings during
which participation is expected from the successful candidate. There will be
opportunities to undertake audit and research in the department.
The successful
candidate will also be allocated an educational supervisor who will also
provide career advice and support for onward career progression.
For informal
enquiries please contact Mr Lakshmanan, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon - Palaniappan.lakshmanan@nhs.net
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Overall Job Purpose:
To provide high
quality clinical care on a daily basis within, inpatient wards areas,
outpatient settings and theatre facilities. To ensure timely, effective and
efficient quality patient care highlighting any concerns to senior staff as
necessary. To assist/undertake supervised surgical procedures where instructed
/ trained to do so, in elective and emergency situations. To assist consultant
staff in theatre, working within boundaries of own limitations and GMC
guidance. To contribute to research and development within the Directorate in
Trauma and Orthopaedics.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Overall Job Purpose:
To provide high
quality clinical care on a daily basis within, inpatient wards areas,
outpatient settings and theatre facilities. To ensure timely, effective and
efficient quality patient care highlighting any concerns to senior staff as
necessary. To assist/undertake supervised surgical procedures where instructed
/ trained to do so, in elective and emergency situations. To assist consultant
staff in theatre, working within boundaries of own limitations and GMC
guidance. To contribute to research and development within the Directorate in
Trauma and Orthopaedics.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent qualification.
- Completion of Foundation programme or equivalent.
- Full GMC registration to the end of the appointment.
- Ability to provide complete confidentiality.
- A clear desire and reason to work as a Trust Doctor in T&O.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Competent to work under supervision.
-
- Good manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination.
- Experience of clinical risk management.
- Experience and training in Trauma and Orthopaedics or a relevant surgical discipline or ED
Desirable
- Experience of UK/NHS healthcare system.
- Evidence of management of acute surgical and injured patients in Emergency Department.
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills (oral and written).
- Good interpersonal, organisational and listening skills.
- Ability to recognise the need for assistance.
- Shows enthusiasm, drive and initiative.
- Information Technology skills.
Desirable
- Ability to research medical literature.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Punctuality.
- Empathy.
- Non-judgemental. Enthusiasm for learning.
- Awareness of own limitations.
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Flexible approach.
Knowledge
Essential
- Good basic general medical knowledge.
- Appropriate defined level of clinical knowledge and clinical competence.
- Shows knowledge of evidence-base.
- Shows awareness of own limitations.
Desirable
- Demonstrate breadth of experience and awareness in and outside specialty/medicine.
- Demonstrates use of evidence-based practice.
Teaching/Research/Audit
Essential
- Willingness to be involved in undergraduate and appropriate postgraduate teaching.
- Desire to make use of locally provided medical education.
- Evidence of audit experience.
- Understanding of principles and values of audit.
Desirable
- Evidence of exposure to different groups/teaching methods.
- Research experience. Evidence of audit experience.
- Specific understanding of own audit projects.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent qualification.
- Completion of Foundation programme or equivalent.
- Full GMC registration to the end of the appointment.
- Ability to provide complete confidentiality.
- A clear desire and reason to work as a Trust Doctor in T&O.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Competent to work under supervision.
-
- Good manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination.
- Experience of clinical risk management.
- Experience and training in Trauma and Orthopaedics or a relevant surgical discipline or ED
Desirable
- Experience of UK/NHS healthcare system.
- Evidence of management of acute surgical and injured patients in Emergency Department.
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills (oral and written).
- Good interpersonal, organisational and listening skills.
- Ability to recognise the need for assistance.
- Shows enthusiasm, drive and initiative.
- Information Technology skills.
Desirable
- Ability to research medical literature.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Punctuality.
- Empathy.
- Non-judgemental. Enthusiasm for learning.
- Awareness of own limitations.
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Flexible approach.
Knowledge
Essential
- Good basic general medical knowledge.
- Appropriate defined level of clinical knowledge and clinical competence.
- Shows knowledge of evidence-base.
- Shows awareness of own limitations.
Desirable
- Demonstrate breadth of experience and awareness in and outside specialty/medicine.
- Demonstrates use of evidence-based practice.
Teaching/Research/Audit
Essential
- Willingness to be involved in undergraduate and appropriate postgraduate teaching.
- Desire to make use of locally provided medical education.
- Evidence of audit experience.
- Understanding of principles and values of audit.
Desirable
- Evidence of exposure to different groups/teaching methods.
- Research experience. Evidence of audit experience.
- Specific understanding of own audit projects.
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
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