Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague to join our dynamic service within Barts Health NHS Trust. The successful applicant will contribute to the Trauma & Orthopaedics combined rota at The Royal London and Newham University Hospital including the Barts Health Orthopaedic Centre (BHOC). This will provide experience in adult and paediatric major trauma care, as well as a full breadth of elective services.
Applicants should possess full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) in the United Kingdom.Your role will be supported by a large team of fellows and consultants. There are numerous opportunities to get involved with teaching and research as well as completion of quality improvement projects and audit. Career development is supported through a regular registrar teaching programmes and mentoring, to develop individual portfolios and support career progression.
For more information, please contact Mr Lucky Jeyaseelan, Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedics Surgeon - lucky.jeyaseelan@nhs.net or Mr Dan Williams, Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedics Surgeon daniel.williams5@nhs.net
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment
Main duties of the job
Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in the trauma and orthopaedic
service, including all administrative duties associated with patient care.
Liaison and communication with the Lead Clinician for Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery and the General Manager and Clinical Director for the Surgery Clinical Academic Group.
Development of his/her own interests within the specialty complementary to the existing subspecialties of the orthopaedic consultants, including active participation in research programmes.
Corporate and individual responsibility for the professional management of medical students.
To contribute to the provision of a comprehensive and efficient trauma and orthopaedic surgical service.
To provide evidence-based care for all inpatients and outpatients and to work flexibly to the prescribed rota to support the service, including inpatient and outpatient duties.
To have regard at all times to the clinical and quality standards set out in the NHS Plan, Your Guide to the NHS, and purchaser agreements.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To participate fully in the management of the Department and to liaise closely with the Lead Clinicians for Orthopaedics and Trauma, General Manager and Clinical Director.
The post holder may be required to carry out other duties in emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
The duties outlined are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with needs of the service requiring the post holder to be cooperative and flexible.
Contribution to emergency Orthopaedic and trauma 'on call' service. You will liaise and work with the SHO on-call to manage and admit patients from A&E, and take referrals from GPs. You will have support and supervision from the On-call Consultant.
There is a combined rota covering all activities across The Royal London Hospital, Newham Hospital and The Barts Health Orthopaedic Centre. This system is European Working Time Directive compliant.
Continuous care of Orthopaedic in-patients all activities are rostered, ensuring a balance between service provision and training. You will be expected to attend clinics, theatres both elective and trauma. Depending on the needs of the department, cross covering for colleagues who are on nights, zero hour days or on leave is expected
Job description
Job responsibilities
To participate fully in the management of the Department and to liaise closely with the Lead Clinicians for Orthopaedics and Trauma, General Manager and Clinical Director.
The post holder may be required to carry out other duties in emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
The duties outlined are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with needs of the service requiring the post holder to be cooperative and flexible.
Contribution to emergency Orthopaedic and trauma 'on call' service. You will liaise and work with the SHO on-call to manage and admit patients from A&E, and take referrals from GPs. You will have support and supervision from the On-call Consultant.
There is a combined rota covering all activities across The Royal London Hospital, Newham Hospital and The Barts Health Orthopaedic Centre. This system is European Working Time Directive compliant.
Continuous care of Orthopaedic in-patients all activities are rostered, ensuring a balance between service provision and training. You will be expected to attend clinics, theatres both elective and trauma. Depending on the needs of the department, cross covering for colleagues who are on nights, zero hour days or on leave is expected
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with a License to Practice
- MRCS
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Previous Orthopaedic experience in both elective and trauma services in the NHS.
Desirable
- Previous registrar level experience in trauma and orthopaedics
Management Skills
Essential
- Evidence of effective leadership e.g. quality improvement projects, service improvement
Desirable
- Management training course
- Knowledge of NHS finances / budgets
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Enthusiasm, and ability to teach and train
- Effective teaching and presentation skills
Desirable
- r.g PgCert / Train the Trainers
- Formal teaching qualification
Research
Essential
- Engagement in research
- Peer Reviewed Publication
Desirable
- Higher degree (MSc, MD, PhD)
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Committed to a career in orthopaedic surgery
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Effective participation within multidisciplinary teams
- Team player
- Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance
- Innovative and positive attitude
Other
Essential
- Adequate progression of training
- Ability to assess medical problems with minimal supervision.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with a License to Practice
- MRCS
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Previous Orthopaedic experience in both elective and trauma services in the NHS.
Desirable
- Previous registrar level experience in trauma and orthopaedics
Management Skills
Essential
- Evidence of effective leadership e.g. quality improvement projects, service improvement
Desirable
- Management training course
- Knowledge of NHS finances / budgets
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Enthusiasm, and ability to teach and train
- Effective teaching and presentation skills
Desirable
- r.g PgCert / Train the Trainers
- Formal teaching qualification
Research
Essential
- Engagement in research
- Peer Reviewed Publication
Desirable
- Higher degree (MSc, MD, PhD)
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Committed to a career in orthopaedic surgery
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Effective participation within multidisciplinary teams
- Team player
- Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance
- Innovative and positive attitude
Other
Essential
- Adequate progression of training
- Ability to assess medical problems with minimal supervision.
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).
