Job summary
Post FRCS Trauma and Orthopaedic surgeons are invited to apply for
an orthopaedic trauma fellowship to work in the Cambridge Orthopaedic Trauma
Unit.
This post is available from as soon as possible for a period of
12 months.
This is a post CCT fellowship at Cambridge University Hospital
NHS Foundation Trust for one year of training under direct supervision of Mr.
Matija Krkovic, who is a world renowned expert in Lower Limb Reconstruction.
Training will include limb reconstruction, complex lower limb orthopaedic
trauma and adult reconstruction surgery.
This post is NOT recognised for training by the JCST.
Please note, this post doesnotcarry Postgraduate
Deans approval or training recognition.
Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General
Medical Council at time of application is required.
Please use job
reference number 180-SCF-4636
Main duties of the job
This post will focus on the complex circular frame treatment
including illizarov and Tylor Spatial Frames, management of complex periarticular
fractures management of nonunion cases using poller screws technique which is a
technique perfected in our unite to the 4th generation poller screws,
corrective osteotomies, limb lengthening and management of large bone defects
using magnetic nails and bone transport techniques.
Other areas of training will focus on treatment of cases with
Osteomylitis and bone periprosthetic infection which involved regular weekly
attendance to multidisciplinary meetings with microbiologist and plastic
surgeons through The Cambridge Bone Infection Group, management of complex open
fractures and limb salvage procedures at Major Trauma Centre level in addition
to regular trauma and occasional elective TKR cases. There will be occasional
unsupervised operating lists and clinics.
During this post, the fellow will also have opportunities to
work with the Medical Directors office for service development projects,
quality improvement projects and are expected to take a leading role in
clinical audit. The fellowship will also have an academic part with multiple
research projects running in the department.
For further information please refer to the Job description and
Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities
and duties for this post.
About us
The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening,
reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication
about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMCs Good
Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam
before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.
Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker
sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all
other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and
Immigration website.
It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for
entry clearance into the UK, 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) will also be subject to
this requirement.
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal
Opportunities Employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Please use link provided for full Job Description and Person Specification.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS (Tr&Orth) or equivalent at commencement of post
- Eligible to apply for a consultant job within 18 months of post commencing
- Peer reviewed publications and presentations
- Valid ATLS certification
- Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of application
- Completion of Specialty Registrar training in Trauma and Orthopaedics in the UK or equivalent with CCT
- Completed a minimum of 5 years Specialist Registrar or equivalent training in Trauma and Orthopaedics in the UK or equivalent
- Able to deal with general emergency admissions
- Logbook indicating validated experience of appropriate range and number of clinical procedures
- Basic surgical skills and patient care
- Competence in pre-operative and post-operative management of general surgical patients
- Good organisation
- Ability to organise own learning and time
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to keep good medical records and communicate with other hospital departments and primary care
- Ability to understand and communicate with patients and colleagues
- The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMCs Good Medical Practice (2014)
- If the Primary Medical Qualification including clinical contact was not carried out using English, applicants must either:
- Have an academic IELTS score of at least 7.5 in each domain and overall, or demonstrate equivalence by providing evidence of English language skills.
- or
- Complete the Occupational English Test (OET) and achieve grade B in each of the four domains tested in the OET to meet the GMCs requirements
Desirable
- ATLS Instructor
- Presentations/ Publications
- Logbook confirming significant interest in Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery
- Basic computer skills including Microsoft word and Outlook
- Ability to undertake research projects and audit
- Show interest in investigative, audit and research work outside immediate clinical responsibility
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS (Tr&Orth) or equivalent at commencement of post
- Eligible to apply for a consultant job within 18 months of post commencing
- Peer reviewed publications and presentations
- Valid ATLS certification
- Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of application
- Completion of Specialty Registrar training in Trauma and Orthopaedics in the UK or equivalent with CCT
- Completed a minimum of 5 years Specialist Registrar or equivalent training in Trauma and Orthopaedics in the UK or equivalent
- Able to deal with general emergency admissions
- Logbook indicating validated experience of appropriate range and number of clinical procedures
- Basic surgical skills and patient care
- Competence in pre-operative and post-operative management of general surgical patients
- Good organisation
- Ability to organise own learning and time
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to keep good medical records and communicate with other hospital departments and primary care
- Ability to understand and communicate with patients and colleagues
- The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMCs Good Medical Practice (2014)
- If the Primary Medical Qualification including clinical contact was not carried out using English, applicants must either:
- Have an academic IELTS score of at least 7.5 in each domain and overall, or demonstrate equivalence by providing evidence of English language skills.
- or
- Complete the Occupational English Test (OET) and achieve grade B in each of the four domains tested in the OET to meet the GMCs requirements
Desirable
- ATLS Instructor
- Presentations/ Publications
- Logbook confirming significant interest in Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery
- Basic computer skills including Microsoft word and Outlook
- Ability to undertake research projects and audit
- Show interest in investigative, audit and research work outside immediate clinical responsibility
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).