Job summary
Barts Health NHS Trust has a vision 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 Londonand beyond.The newly established senior clinical fellow post in Major Trauma Surgery is an exciting opportunity for post CCT surgeons to hone their management and leadership skills in on of Europe's leading Major Trauma Centres.
The Major Trauma Centre at the Royal London Hospital covers north-east London and is one London's four major trauma centres. We are also home to the London Air Ambulance.
The post holder will work alongside their colleagues in Major Trauma, under the supervision of the Major Trauma Consultants, to care for those patients with significant trauma.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will mainly work in a pre-assigned schedule within the Royal London Major Trauma Service. The post is intended to equip suitably trained post CCT or equivalent surgeons with the skill-set to take up a consultant level appointment. Applications are not restricted to trainees and we welcome interest from senior clinicians wishing to experience Trauma Care in the UK.
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
The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role,outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.
Please view the attachment below.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role,outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.
Please view the attachment below.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The applicant must have achieved a primary medical qualification as recognised by the General Medical Council (GMC) and have current Full Registration with the GMC
- FRCS (or equivalent)
- Current ATLS certification (or equivalent)
- Eligible for registration with the GMC
Desirable
- CCT/CESR
- Previous experience in acute care (emergency medicine, surgery, or critical care)
Clinical experience
Essential
- Four years satisfactory higher surgical training (or equivalent) in general/vascular surgery
- Previous exposure to Major Trauma caseload
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Experience of clinical risk management
- Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach
- Experience and ability to work in multi professional teams
- Evidence for surgical logbook or exposure to operative surgery
Desirable
- Attended specialty relevant trauma skills courses (e.g. DSTC, DSTC etc)
Knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Shows knowledge of evidence-informed practice
- Shows awareness of own limitations
- Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness in and outside specialty
Organisation & Planning
Essential
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to organise oneself & own work
- Active personal involvement in related audit involving closing the loop
- Experience of leadership
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS Major Trauma Networks, Trauma System Peer Review, TARN and quality indicators
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Evidence of teaching experience
- Enthusiasm for teaching; exposure to different groups / teaching methods
Desirable
- Education qualification
- ATLS or European Trauma Course Instructor, EMSB Instructor
Academic / Research
Essential
- Evidence of research experience and data interpretation
Desirable
- MSc
- MD / MPhil
- PhD
- Research experience, presentations, publications, prizes and honours in Major Trauma
- Paper / presentation at a national or international meeting or published in a peer review journal relating to Major Trauma
Language & communication skills
Essential
- 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 paragraph 22 of the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2006)
Attributes - The applicant must demonstrate:
Essential
- an understanding of the importance of the patient as the central focus of care
- the ability to prioritise tasks and information appropriately
- an understanding of the importance of working effectively with others
- the ability to communicate effectively with both colleagues and patients
- initiative and the ability to deal effectively with pressure and/or challenge
- an understanding of the principles of equality and diversity
Probity
Essential
- The applicant must demonstrate appropriate professional behaviour, i.e. integrity, honesty, confidentiality as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2006).
- The applicant must have criminal records clearance at the appropriate level subject to prevailing UK legislation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The applicant must have achieved a primary medical qualification as recognised by the General Medical Council (GMC) and have current Full Registration with the GMC
- FRCS (or equivalent)
- Current ATLS certification (or equivalent)
- Eligible for registration with the GMC
Desirable
- CCT/CESR
- Previous experience in acute care (emergency medicine, surgery, or critical care)
Clinical experience
Essential
- Four years satisfactory higher surgical training (or equivalent) in general/vascular surgery
- Previous exposure to Major Trauma caseload
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Experience of clinical risk management
- Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach
- Experience and ability to work in multi professional teams
- Evidence for surgical logbook or exposure to operative surgery
Desirable
- Attended specialty relevant trauma skills courses (e.g. DSTC, DSTC etc)
Knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Shows knowledge of evidence-informed practice
- Shows awareness of own limitations
- Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness in and outside specialty
Organisation & Planning
Essential
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to organise oneself & own work
- Active personal involvement in related audit involving closing the loop
- Experience of leadership
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS Major Trauma Networks, Trauma System Peer Review, TARN and quality indicators
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Evidence of teaching experience
- Enthusiasm for teaching; exposure to different groups / teaching methods
Desirable
- Education qualification
- ATLS or European Trauma Course Instructor, EMSB Instructor
Academic / Research
Essential
- Evidence of research experience and data interpretation
Desirable
- MSc
- MD / MPhil
- PhD
- Research experience, presentations, publications, prizes and honours in Major Trauma
- Paper / presentation at a national or international meeting or published in a peer review journal relating to Major Trauma
Language & communication skills
Essential
- 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 paragraph 22 of the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2006)
Attributes - The applicant must demonstrate:
Essential
- an understanding of the importance of the patient as the central focus of care
- the ability to prioritise tasks and information appropriately
- an understanding of the importance of working effectively with others
- the ability to communicate effectively with both colleagues and patients
- initiative and the ability to deal effectively with pressure and/or challenge
- an understanding of the principles of equality and diversity
Probity
Essential
- The applicant must demonstrate appropriate professional behaviour, i.e. integrity, honesty, confidentiality as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2006).
- The applicant must have criminal records clearance at the appropriate level subject to prevailing UK legislation.
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).
