Job summary
Together our hospitals - Newham University Hospital in Plaistow, St Bartholomew's (Barts) in the City, The Royal London in Whitechapel, Mile End Hospital and Whipps Cross in Leytonstone - deliver high quality clinical care to the people of east London and further afield.
The Trust provides the busiest trauma service in the South East of England; and hosts, provides and manages the HEMS service on behalf of the pan-London HEMS Consortium. Since August 2008, the Kent and Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance services have brought severely injured patients to the Royal London for specialist treatment. We have a pelvic and acetabular service that deals with large numbers of complex fractures and a limb deformity service that corrects acute and chronic deformities.Barts Health is seeking to appoint a Trust Doctor (ST3+) in Trauma and Orthopaedics at Whipps University Cross Hospital. This is a fixed term position of 12 months in the first instance.
We are looking for the best talent to lead our ambitious new healthcare organization. In return, the Barts Health will provide unsurpassed professional development opportunities, enabling investment in a
Main duties of the job
Barts Health is seeking to appoint a Trust Doctor (ST3+) in Trauma and Orthopaedics at Whipps University Cross Hospital. This is a fixed term position of 12 months in the first instance.
We are looking for the best talent to lead our ambitious new healthcare organization. In return, the Barts Health will provide unsurpassed professional development opportunities, enabling investment in a range of new initiatives.The timetable includes substantial theatre time, clinics, ward rounds and on call commitments as well as protected time for research and admin. The department is committed to education and there are daily trauma meetings. The successful candidate will be expected to take part in audit, research and education.Research and audit are strongly encouraged in this academically active department.
The entire orthopaedic department consists of over 30 consultants with interests in all aspects of orthopaedics and trauma and there is complete integration of all services within this dynamic unit in terms of clinical, research and educational activities.
Applicants should possess full registration with the United Kingdom General Medical Council (GMC).
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
Barts Health is seeking to appoint a Trust Doctor (ST3+) in Trauma and Orthopaedics at Whipps University Cross Hospital. This is a fixed term position of 12 months in the first instance.
We are looking for the best talent to lead our ambitious new healthcare organization. In return, the Barts Health will provide unsurpassed professional development opportunities, enabling investment in a range of new initiatives.The timetable includes substantial theatre time, clinics, ward rounds and on call commitments as well as protected time for research and admin. The department is committed to education and there are daily trauma meetings. The successful candidate will be expected to take part in audit, research and education.Research and audit are strongly encouraged in this academically active department.
The entire orthopaedic department consists of over 30 consultants with interests in all aspects of orthopaedics and trauma and there is complete integration of all services within this dynamic unit in terms of clinical, research and educational activities.
Applicants should possess full registration with the United Kingdom General Medical Council (GMC).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Barts Health is seeking to appoint a Trust Doctor (ST3+) in Trauma and Orthopaedics at Whipps University Cross Hospital. This is a fixed term position of 12 months in the first instance.
We are looking for the best talent to lead our ambitious new healthcare organization. In return, the Barts Health will provide unsurpassed professional development opportunities, enabling investment in a range of new initiatives.The timetable includes substantial theatre time, clinics, ward rounds and on call commitments as well as protected time for research and admin. The department is committed to education and there are daily trauma meetings. The successful candidate will be expected to take part in audit, research and education.Research and audit are strongly encouraged in this academically active department.
The entire orthopaedic department consists of over 30 consultants with interests in all aspects of orthopaedics and trauma and there is complete integration of all services within this dynamic unit in terms of clinical, research and educational activities.
Applicants should possess full registration with the United Kingdom General Medical Council (GMC).
Person Specification
Qualifications: Higher Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registraion with license to practise
- MB BS or equivalent
- MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in research (peer reviewed publications etc
- Higher degrees
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad knowledge of trauma and orthopaedics at registrar level
Desirable
- Current knowledge of best practice, NICE guidelines and evidence based practice
- ATLS
Training Expected / Management/Audit/ Experience
Essential
- Completion of basic surgical training
- Audit experience
- Registrar experience in Orthopaedics
Desirable
- International experience
- Experience of audit management
- Experience of clinical leadership
- Experience of alternative healthcare models
- Experience of teaching
Academic Achievements / Research/Publications
Desirable
- Experience of research, presentations to learned societies on topics related to surgery
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical/surgical problems
- Publications in indexed journals
Personal Skills
Essential
- Presentation skills
- Team, interpersonal & communication skills
Desirable
- Flexible approach to work and evidence of team working
- Teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Self-motivated with an enquiring, critical approach to work
- Ability to work under pressure
- Caring attitude to patients
- Commitment to continuing medical education
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications: Higher Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registraion with license to practise
- MB BS or equivalent
- MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in research (peer reviewed publications etc
- Higher degrees
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad knowledge of trauma and orthopaedics at registrar level
Desirable
- Current knowledge of best practice, NICE guidelines and evidence based practice
- ATLS
Training Expected / Management/Audit/ Experience
Essential
- Completion of basic surgical training
- Audit experience
- Registrar experience in Orthopaedics
Desirable
- International experience
- Experience of audit management
- Experience of clinical leadership
- Experience of alternative healthcare models
- Experience of teaching
Academic Achievements / Research/Publications
Desirable
- Experience of research, presentations to learned societies on topics related to surgery
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical/surgical problems
- Publications in indexed journals
Personal Skills
Essential
- Presentation skills
- Team, interpersonal & communication skills
Desirable
- Flexible approach to work and evidence of team working
- Teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Self-motivated with an enquiring, critical approach to work
- Ability to work under pressure
- Caring attitude to patients
- Commitment to continuing medical education
Desirable
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).
