Job summary
There are two, adjacent, Orthopaedic wards
with 27 and 33 beds respectively; one ward is for elective surgery and the
other for emergency admissions.
Outpatient sessions are conducted in the
Orthopaedic/Fracture clinic suite that lies adjacent to the Accident and
Emergency and Radiology departments. The department treats musculo-skeletal
disorders and injuries in adults and children of all ages. We provide a trauma
service, after initial assessment and resuscitation in the Accident and
Emergency Department, for all patients who have sustained a recent injury.
The department has regular teaching
sessions and are committed to further education to assist with your career
progression. We have associated teaching hospital status with the University of
Sheffield and strong links with the South Yorkshire Orthopaedic Training programme
since the Education Training Programme Director works here.
In joining this Trauma and Orthopaedic
Service at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust you will be working with a nationally
acclaimed training unit which produces and retains some of the best trained and
qualified Surgeons in the country.
Main duties of the job
The primary clinical responsibilities of the post holder are -
to assist in the provisions
of a Consultant led trauma and orthopaedic service for in-patients, day cases
and out-patients, with continuing responsibility for the patients and their
care and for the proper functioning of the department
to carry out teaching duties
as required and, in particular, to take an active part in the education programme
of junior medical staff
to provide an on-call emergency
service, based on a 1:10 rota,
participate fully in audit
and the implementation of Clinical Governance and CNST,
deputise for absent
colleagues and offer advice and guidance in addition to overseeing the
day-to-day management of the department,
be available for such
irregular commitments outside normally rostered duties, as are essential for
continuity of patient care.
Ensure Trust Information
Governance policy and best practice is followed (including confidentiality and
data quality) to ensure data quality is maximised and confidentiality of
information is maintained and applied to all data recorded, utilised and
reported on.
About us
The Rotherham
NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our
local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and
be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.
As a Trust we
are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of
everything we do for patients. In the
latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would
you recommend the Trust as a place to work? and were one of the most improved
for staff engagement overall.
But dont
just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations
for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and
recognising their achievements. Our
people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of
the improvements we are making.
All of our
5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey and we are continuing to
improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and
Together. If you are passionate about
making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Consultant with whom you are teamed will have full continuing
responsibility for the care of patients, but the post holder will be expected
to support the management of these patients.
This may require the provision of advice and assistance to / from
colleagues in other specialties and the proper delegation of the treatment of
patients under his/her care to junior staff, which should include an element of
training and education. The post holder
will be expected and encouraged by the Consultant to carry out any research
activities which are an inherent part of normal clinical duties.
General
Clinical Governance
1.
In conjunction with Consultant colleagues, to
ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met.
Any Other Duties
2.
Any other duties as deemed appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Consultant with whom you are teamed will have full continuing
responsibility for the care of patients, but the post holder will be expected
to support the management of these patients.
This may require the provision of advice and assistance to / from
colleagues in other specialties and the proper delegation of the treatment of
patients under his/her care to junior staff, which should include an element of
training and education. The post holder
will be expected and encouraged by the Consultant to carry out any research
activities which are an inherent part of normal clinical duties.
General
Clinical Governance
1.
In conjunction with Consultant colleagues, to
ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met.
Any Other Duties
2.
Any other duties as deemed appropriate.
Person Specification
Leadership*
Essential
- An understanding of and ability to demonstrate your ability to: Empower others, Lead through change, Influence strategically, Collaborative working, Drive for improvement and Integrity
- Demonstrate innovation and problem solving abilities
Research and Audit
Essential
- Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit
Desirable
- Relevant research published in peer review journal
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate effective team working skills
- Time management and organisational ability. An example may be they have developed and run training programmes.
- Proven knowledge of systems
- and process of NHS or equivalent
- Sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC
- MBBS or equivalent medical
- qualification
- Registered with a License to
- Practice with the General Medical
- Council
Experience
Essential
- History taking and examinations skills Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies or equivalent in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice including
- Good clinical care
- Maintaining good medical practice
- Good relationships and communication with patients
- Good working relationships with colleagues
- Good teaching and training
- Professional behaviour and probity
- Delivery of good acute clinical care Eligibility to work in the UK
Education and Teaching
Essential
- Foundation Programme or
- Equivalent experience
Desirable
- Previous
- experience at
- ST1/2 Level
Ability/skills
Essential
- Good record keeping
- Mastery of basic skills with adults
- (history, examination, bloods,
- cannulation)
- Basic life support skills
Person Specification
Leadership*
Essential
- An understanding of and ability to demonstrate your ability to: Empower others, Lead through change, Influence strategically, Collaborative working, Drive for improvement and Integrity
- Demonstrate innovation and problem solving abilities
Research and Audit
Essential
- Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit
Desirable
- Relevant research published in peer review journal
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate effective team working skills
- Time management and organisational ability. An example may be they have developed and run training programmes.
- Proven knowledge of systems
- and process of NHS or equivalent
- Sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC
- MBBS or equivalent medical
- qualification
- Registered with a License to
- Practice with the General Medical
- Council
Experience
Essential
- History taking and examinations skills Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies or equivalent in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice including
- Good clinical care
- Maintaining good medical practice
- Good relationships and communication with patients
- Good working relationships with colleagues
- Good teaching and training
- Professional behaviour and probity
- Delivery of good acute clinical care Eligibility to work in the UK
Education and Teaching
Essential
- Foundation Programme or
- Equivalent experience
Desirable
- Previous
- experience at
- ST1/2 Level
Ability/skills
Essential
- Good record keeping
- Mastery of basic skills with adults
- (history, examination, bloods,
- cannulation)
- Basic life support skills
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).
