Job summary
This is an established post joining the Senior Clinical Fellow rota which totals 11 individuals: 5 Trauma Fellows, 6 Senior Clinical Fellows. This rota is supported by a Registrar rota and a Junior Clinical Fellow rota. At present the rotas are subject to review and may change.
This post is to work primarily with Mr. Groom, Miss Phillips, Mr. Lahoti and Mr Saini. Cross-covering within the Limb Reconstruction Firm is necessary and the appointed candidate is expected to be flexible in their weekly duties. The King's Limb Reconstruction Service is now well established and takes patients from South East England, and from the Armed Forces. The Service also supports the Major Trauma Centre.
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited for the post of Senior Clinical Fellow interested in Limb Reconstruction, Department of Orthopaedics, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
The post is for those wishing to gain further experience in all aspects of limb Reconstruction surgery with exposure to both Clinical and Research work.
The post is scheduled to start on 8th July 2024
The fellowship is ideally suited to candidates who have passed FRCS [Ortho] and wish to gain further clinical experience in Limb Reconstruction Surgery, elective orthopaedics including arthroplasty, and trauma, and enhance their research CV.
Job description and online application is available via www.kch.nhs.uk/careers
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and around 14,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
The trust-wide strategy Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we can take Team King's to another level.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our enlarged Trust is located on multiple sites, serving the economically diverse boroughs of Southwark, Lambeth, Bromley and Bexley. As both a major employer with over 10,500 staff we play an important part in helping reduce local, social and health inequalities. The Trust provides a broad range of secondary services, including specialist emergency medicine (e.g. trauma, cardiac and stroke). It also provides a number of leading edge tertiary services, such as liver transplantation, neurosciences, haemato-oncology, foetal medicine, cardiology and cardiac surgery, on a regional and national basis.
Please view the Job Description attached for full post responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our enlarged Trust is located on multiple sites, serving the economically diverse boroughs of Southwark, Lambeth, Bromley and Bexley. As both a major employer with over 10,500 staff we play an important part in helping reduce local, social and health inequalities. The Trust provides a broad range of secondary services, including specialist emergency medicine (e.g. trauma, cardiac and stroke). It also provides a number of leading edge tertiary services, such as liver transplantation, neurosciences, haemato-oncology, foetal medicine, cardiology and cardiac surgery, on a regional and national basis.
Please view the Job Description attached for full post responsibilities
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Medical Degree
- MRCS
- Minimum of 5 years SpR level training in Trauma and orthopaedics
- FRCS
- ATLS
- Logbook showing experience in Trauma
Desirable
- Previous experience in a Major Trauma Centre
- Previous Limb Recon Experience
- Higher degree/qualification eg MSc, MD, PhD, PGCert
- On Specialist Register
- Advanced AO Course/ TSF Course
Audit
Essential
Desirable
- Evidence of Completed Audit Cycle
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Research and Publication
- Evidence of teaching
Desirable
- Published Paper in Peer reviewed journal
- Podium Presentation in National Meeting
Other requirements
Essential
- Full registration (or eligible for full registration) with the General Medical Council
Desirable
- Application Form & Certificate
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Medical Degree
- MRCS
- Minimum of 5 years SpR level training in Trauma and orthopaedics
- FRCS
- ATLS
- Logbook showing experience in Trauma
Desirable
- Previous experience in a Major Trauma Centre
- Previous Limb Recon Experience
- Higher degree/qualification eg MSc, MD, PhD, PGCert
- On Specialist Register
- Advanced AO Course/ TSF Course
Audit
Essential
Desirable
- Evidence of Completed Audit Cycle
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Research and Publication
- Evidence of teaching
Desirable
- Published Paper in Peer reviewed journal
- Podium Presentation in National Meeting
Other requirements
Essential
- Full registration (or eligible for full registration) with the General Medical Council
Desirable
- Application Form & Certificate
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).
