Trust Doctor (CT1 / 2 Equivalent) in Trauma and Orthopaedics

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

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Job summary

Trust Doctor CT1/2 Trauma and Orthopaedics

Applications are invited for the post of Trust Doctor (CT1 / 2 Equivalent) in Trauma and Orthopaedics at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro. This post would be ideal for people looking for an F3 or CT3 year and wanting to develop their skills and CV whilst enjoying what Cornwall has to offer.

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals is based across three sites, the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro being the main DGH, with two further hospitals, St Michael's Hospital in Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital, in Penzance. The trauma service is delivered at the Royal Cornwall Hospital and orthopaedic elective surgery is undertaken at both the Royal Cornwall Hospital and St Michael's Hospital.

The hospital has a 56 bedded Trauma Unit, for both trauma and elective admissions, together with an admissions area, Theatre Direct. The Trust runs 18 trauma operating lists per week on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site per week, together with a further 15 elective lists at St Michael's Hospital in Hayle.

You will need to be fully registered with the General Medical Council. Applications are encouraged from those unable to work full-time for personal reasons or those wishing to job-share.

We may be able to offer on-site accommodation and discuss rent and relocation fees together with study time for research and development. Please contact Mr Lawrence Moulton, Consultant orthopaedic Surgeon: Lawrence.moulton2@ to see what our Trust has to offer you

Main duties of the job

Job Plan

The post holder will be part of a 1:10 rota (CT level) providing a 24/7 on-call commitment.

Trauma and Orthopaedics undertakes approximately 5,500 elective operations per year, treats circa 2,700 trauma patients, and sees approximately 13,700 new out-patients and 32,000 follow-up patients. Activity peaks during the summer months as a result of the significant influx of tourists, with a regional reputation for a varied and interesting elective and trauma caseload. The unit also has a higher than average number of fractured neck of femur cases.

Trauma and Orthopaedics undertakes approximately 5,500 elective operations per year, treats circa 2,700 trauma patients, and sees approximately 13,700 new out-patients and 32,000 follow-up patients. Activity peaks during the summer months as a result of the significant influx of tourists, with a regional reputation for a varied and interesting elective and trauma caseload. The unit also has a higher than average number of fractured neck of femur cases.

The unit has a good reputation for supporting its non-training grade doctors and many of our previous trust doctors have gone on to successfully apply for specialty training posts. There is regular departmental teaching and the unit has strong links with the research department and is involved with a number of national multi centre studies with the opportunities for junior doctor involvement.

About us

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds

We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career

Date posted

22 October 2022

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£40,257 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

156-MS-3467

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Hayle

TR27 4JA


Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click view the supporting document on the right hand side

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

  • Identity Checks
  • Professional registration and qualification checks
  • Employment history and reference checks
  • Work health assessments
  • Criminal record check standards
  • Right to work checks

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click view the supporting document on the right hand side

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

  • Identity Checks
  • Professional registration and qualification checks
  • Employment history and reference checks
  • Work health assessments
  • Criminal record check standards
  • Right to work checks

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice
  • Eligible to work at CT level
  • 6 - 12 months postgraduate NHS work experience
  • ILS/ALS or equivalent.
  • Relevant surgical courses or examinations ( ATLS)

Eligibility

Essential

  • Evidence of achievement of Foundation Competences

Desirable

  • Completion of six months experience in Trauma and Orthopaedics by the start time of appointment
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice
  • Eligible to work at CT level
  • 6 - 12 months postgraduate NHS work experience
  • ILS/ALS or equivalent.
  • Relevant surgical courses or examinations ( ATLS)

Eligibility

Essential

  • Evidence of achievement of Foundation Competences

Desirable

  • Completion of six months experience in Trauma and Orthopaedics by the start time of appointment

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).

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.

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

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Hayle

TR27 4JA


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Hayle

TR27 4JA


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Orthopaedic Consultant

Mr Lawrence Moulton

lawrence.moulton2@nhs.net

Date posted

22 October 2022

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£40,257 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

156-MS-3467

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Hayle

TR27 4JA


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