Job summary
We are looking for a full time Senior Clinical Fellow to join the Trauma & Orthopaedcic department in our Trust. This post is designed to be equivalent to a Specialty Training post in Trauma & Orthopaedics.
This is a non-Deanery posts so is not accredited for training, but will give the post-holder similar clinical/surgical experiences and opportunities for learning and developing professional skills. The postholder will be expected to complete audit/QUI projects, as well as given opportunities for teaching and research.
The appointment will be for one year in the first instance, but with the possibility to extend by a year or more thereafter depending on individual circumstances.
This post is ideal for an individual wanting to further their Orthopaedic experience at various levels of specialty training, junior or senior. It is therefore suitable for those wanting to get more experience prior to embarking on formal specialty training programmes, those looking for training/experience for CESR accreditation and for those looking for focussed experience prior to consultant posts.
Main duties of the job
In general, the appointed individuals will be expected to work in fracture and elective clinics, trauma and elective operating lists and care for patients on the ward (working effectively with junior members of the team such as Core and Foundation trainees, alongside other HCPs, such as Specialist Nurse Practitioners).
The duties will largely mirror those of the Specialty trainees at the trust, with elective and emergency commitments, including on-call. The work pattern is an 18-person full shift rota, with allocation to on-call, trauma or elective commitments, ensuring compliance with JCST quality indicators.
Whilst this post is not recognised for training nor Deanery approved, an Educational Supervisor will be allocated to the fellow, and annual assessments of progression will be performed. The postholders will be encouraged to attend the East of England T&O Training programme educational events when possible, as well as departmental educational activities.
About us
The Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH) is one of the busiest teaching trusts in England. We serve over 900,000 people across Norfolk, North Suffolk and surrounding areas for specialist services. In 2016/17 our 7,500 members of staff delivered 816,000 outpatient appointments, 90,000 day cases and 90,000 inpatient admissions from our two hospitals.
Our clinical services are structured across four divisions offering a wide range of careers to new staff of all disciplines. Our four divisions are Medicine, Surgery, Women's and Children's, and Clinical Support Services. We always strive to hit the highest standard in each of these areas, including pioneering treatments and the best career development for employees. In addition, the Trust provides a full range of more specialist services such as Oncology and Radiotherapy, Neonatology, Orthopaedics, Plastic Surgery, Ophthalmology, Rheumatology, Paediatric Medicine and Surgery.
Our vision is to 'provide every patient with the care we want for those we love the most', Our PRIDE values support our vision and guide the behaviour of everything we do.
We wish to recruit people who share our values and want to be part of our vision to provide every patient with the care we want for those we love the most
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification.
Full GMC with licence to practise required on application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification.
Full GMC with licence to practise required on application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practice
- Basic Medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent) MRCS
Desirable
- Higher degree
- AO principles course
Eligibility
Essential
- Full GMC registration with licence to practise;
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Minimum 24 months' experience working in the NHS
- At least 18 months' experience in orthopaedics within the NHS
Desirable
- Previous experience at middle grade level
Aptitudes
Essential
- Good communicator.
- Capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following: o that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or o have achieved the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7
Desirable
- Enthusiasm for teaching, with examples of past practice
Experience
Essential
- Stated career intention of T&O, with evidence of commitment to the specialty
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management & evidence-based practice
- Audit: Evidence of active participation in audit
Desirable
- Understanding of basic research principles, methodology & ethics, with potential to contribute to research
- Peer reviewed publications or regional/ national/ international presentations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practice
- Basic Medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent) MRCS
Desirable
- Higher degree
- AO principles course
Eligibility
Essential
- Full GMC registration with licence to practise;
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Minimum 24 months' experience working in the NHS
- At least 18 months' experience in orthopaedics within the NHS
Desirable
- Previous experience at middle grade level
Aptitudes
Essential
- Good communicator.
- Capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following: o that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or o have achieved the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7
Desirable
- Enthusiasm for teaching, with examples of past practice
Experience
Essential
- Stated career intention of T&O, with evidence of commitment to the specialty
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management & evidence-based practice
- Audit: Evidence of active participation in audit
Desirable
- Understanding of basic research principles, methodology & ethics, with potential to contribute to research
- Peer reviewed publications or regional/ national/ international presentations
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).
