Job summary
This post is intended to provide middle grade experience for those seeking a career in Trauma and Orthopaedics.
This post is for an initial 12 months, with the possibility of extension on agreement and review
Candidates must have completed MBBS or equivalent and had Foundation experience.
Candidates will have basic training in surgery in general and experience in Orthopaedics and have MRCS or working towards finishing part B.
There will be opportunity to attend teaching alongside the Specialist Registrars in the Leicester training programme within the limits of service commitments.
The job will support candidates wishing to sit the FRCS examinations and we have a good track record of successful attainment from our unit.
Main duties of the job
We can offer candidates:
A supportive and friendly environment
Continuing professional development opportunities
Weekly in house educational sessions in orthopaedics along with a full academic programme
Regular access to timetabled theatre sessions and outpatient clinics
Opportunity to take part in research and clinical audit work
Mentoring to aid future career progression
Access to educational supervisors and a full appraisal process
Exposure to MDT working
Study leave allowance with a substantial budget
NHS pension scheme
Salary sacrifice schemes
27 - 32 days paid annual leave
We are a district general hospital with a full trauma subspecialty service provision, with good links with Coventry and Leicester teaching hospitals for major trauma and spines.
We offer support in visa applications for overseas candidates.
The post you are applying for will be subject to a DBS Check that is satisfactory and all other pre-employment checks that are required by the Trust.
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
About us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values:
Compassion
Respect
Integrity
Courageous
Accountable
Kettering is at the heart of the UK's largest growth area outside London. Its central location allows easy access by rail or road to major centres in the UK and is within easy travelling distance of 4 international airports.
The area offers everything from a traditional market town to charming villages and picturesque countryside. The housing market remains competitively priced. The town has excellent and expanding educational facilities, and a wide range of leisure opportunities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS AND Exp
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent/MRCS
- Eligible for full GMC
- 1 years Registrars level experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics
Desirable
- Working towards a post-graduate qualification
knowledge and skills
Essential
- Competent in basic procedures, physical examination, history
- basic Trauma surgeries and operations supervised and unsupervised
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
Desirable
CLINICAL COMPETENCE
Essential
- Keeps professional knowledge & skills up to date
Desirable
- Understands the purpose and process of basic professional training
TEACHING & Research
Essential
- Able to contribute to teaching and learning of others in the clinical Setting
- Understanding of the basic principles of research
Desirable
- Understands the responsibilities of being an employee of the NHS
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS AND Exp
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent/MRCS
- Eligible for full GMC
- 1 years Registrars level experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics
Desirable
- Working towards a post-graduate qualification
knowledge and skills
Essential
- Competent in basic procedures, physical examination, history
- basic Trauma surgeries and operations supervised and unsupervised
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
Desirable
CLINICAL COMPETENCE
Essential
- Keeps professional knowledge & skills up to date
Desirable
- Understands the purpose and process of basic professional training
TEACHING & Research
Essential
- Able to contribute to teaching and learning of others in the clinical Setting
- Understanding of the basic principles of research
Desirable
- Understands the responsibilities of being an employee of the NHS
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).
