Senior Fellow in Trauma & Orthopaedics Foot & Ankle Surgery

Job description

Job responsibilities

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

WHAT YOULL DO

The post is intended for a Surgeon who is developing a specialist interest in Trauma & Orthopaedic surgery with additional option to be involved in Elective surgery. There will be the opportunity to operate on elective and traumatic conditions both supervised and when suitable, alone. Audit and research are an expected part of this role.The post will be based within the T&O department and will be directly responsible to the Consultants in Foot and Ankle. The principle duties will be:1. Working with the Consultant and nursing team providing specialist Foot & Ankle services, specifically delivering outpatient clinics, carrying out surgical procedures and completing the related administration.2. Research and audit related to Foot & Ankle.3. Working as part of the wider T&O team (Junior Doctors, Consultants and Nurses) provide general T&O inpatient, trauma, elective and on call duties (Typical daily Rota is attached to Job description).You will also be expected to work flexibly to meet the needs of the department.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FORThe successful Fellow will be given active support with clinical research and will be expected to present and publish this work as appropriate. This post does not attract an NTN and does not lead to the award of CST but is aimed at Year 5/6 Specialist Registrar, requiring additional experience. Prospective educational approval from PMETB will need to be sought if time in thispost is required to count for CCT. Possession of FRCS Ortho or equivalent is an essential requirement of the post.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).

Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.

Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)

MT04 £55,329 Basic Salary MT05 £63,152

Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5; Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS) A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)

Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview

Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role. Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible. Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.

Interviews will be held on 3/10/24

Job Reference: MT1243 - This vacancy closes on or before: 4th September 2024

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Full GMC registration

Desirable

• FRCS (tr and Orth)
• Higher degree
• CCT
• Evidence of completion of ATLS

Previous or relevant experience

Essential

• Previous training within Orthopaedics at registrar level to at least year 4

Aptitudes and skills

Essential

• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
• Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate.
• Clear logical thinking showing an analytical scientific approach
• Good manual dexterity
• Show decisiveness and accountability with the ability to show leadership.
• Work co-operatively and build team relations

Living the Trust values

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

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

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

205

Southampton

SO16 6YD

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)