Job summary
The Trauma & Orthopaedic Department of Doncaster Royal Infirmary & Bassetlaw Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit a Specialty Doctor in order to expand the current service.
The post holder is expected to work in a team of seventeen Consultants, eleven Staff and Associate Specialist Surgeons (this post being the twelfth), three Specialty Trainees and two International Trainees in order to deliver clinical care of a high quality to Trauma & Orthopaedic patients at one of the busiest District General Hospital Trusts in England.
Main duties of the job
The principle role of the post-holder is to be an active member of the team. The post-holder is expected to undertake clinics and contribute time and effort to the day-to-day clinical matters that may arise. The post-holder is expected to take a teamwork approach to relationships with other departments, clinic and theatre staff.
There will be prospective cover for annual and study leave.
The post-holder is invited to contribute to academic, audit and clinical governance issues within the department and the Trust.
About us
The Trust has a catchment population of circa 450,000, and the Trauma & Orthopaedics Department operates at 3 sites: Doncaster Royal Infirmary in Doncaster, Montagu Hospital in Mexborough, and Bassetlaw Hospital in Worksop.
The department is committed to the training, development and career progression of its clinical team. Doctors rotate through sub-specialties to ensure structured clinical exposure, and there is regular Consultant led teaching.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will contribute to a Trauma Second on call Rota on a 1:12 basis for week days and week-ends. Day to day work is based on a team structure with each SASS/Reg/MTI working with a specific Consultant although there may be lists or clinics with other Consultants either as part of a rota arrangement or to cover annual leave.
As a key member of the Consultant led team, the successful applicant will provide support to a team of Core / Foundation Trainees / Trust Doctors and Advance Scope Practitioners in the care of T&O inpatients. The candidate will participate in relevant sub-specialty Fracture and Elective clinics and theatre lists. There will be adequate opportunities to learn procedural skills in all sub-specialties on a rotation basis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will contribute to a Trauma Second on call Rota on a 1:12 basis for week days and week-ends. Day to day work is based on a team structure with each SASS/Reg/MTI working with a specific Consultant although there may be lists or clinics with other Consultants either as part of a rota arrangement or to cover annual leave.
As a key member of the Consultant led team, the successful applicant will provide support to a team of Core / Foundation Trainees / Trust Doctors and Advance Scope Practitioners in the care of T&O inpatients. The candidate will participate in relevant sub-specialty Fracture and Elective clinics and theatre lists. There will be adequate opportunities to learn procedural skills in all sub-specialties on a rotation basis.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBchB/MBBS or equivalent
- Completion of Core Training or equivalent within the specialty
- Applicants must have full GMC registration and continue to hold a Licence to Practise
Experience and Achievements
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate clinical experience and competence in Trauma and Orthopaedics expected of a doctor at Specialty Doctor Level
- At least 2 years of experience as within Trauma & Orthopaedics
Teaching
Desirable
- Evidence of active participation in audit
Disposition-Adjustment/Attitude
Essential
- Capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a non-judgmental approach towards others. Displays honesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality and ethical issues. Directs and supports patients to access the information they need to support decision making
Desirable
- Demonstrates clear commitment to the team approach; exchanging ideas and providing support to colleagues
Practical/Intellectual Skills/
Essential
- Proven ability to work effectively in the different clinical settings required in the job
Desirable
- Evidence of continual learning and development
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision-making. Aware of own limitations. Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBchB/MBBS or equivalent
- Completion of Core Training or equivalent within the specialty
- Applicants must have full GMC registration and continue to hold a Licence to Practise
Experience and Achievements
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate clinical experience and competence in Trauma and Orthopaedics expected of a doctor at Specialty Doctor Level
- At least 2 years of experience as within Trauma & Orthopaedics
Teaching
Desirable
- Evidence of active participation in audit
Disposition-Adjustment/Attitude
Essential
- Capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a non-judgmental approach towards others. Displays honesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality and ethical issues. Directs and supports patients to access the information they need to support decision making
Desirable
- Demonstrates clear commitment to the team approach; exchanging ideas and providing support to colleagues
Practical/Intellectual Skills/
Essential
- Proven ability to work effectively in the different clinical settings required in the job
Desirable
- Evidence of continual learning and development
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision-making. Aware of own limitations. Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors
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).
