Senior Clinical Fellow in Trauma & Orthopaedics

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

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Job summary

Senior Clinical Fellow in Trauma & Orthopaedics (Registrar)

Higher Surgical Training in Trauma and Orthopaedics based in a large tertiary centre with MTC, NOF unit and stand-alone elective orthopaedic centre. These posts are designed to be a stepping-stone towards consultant career and may form part of non-training grade registrar experience for CESR or more senior experience in a sub-specialist area, depending on the candidate.

Start date 02 October 2024 for 12 months.

Main duties of the job

The clinical duties of the post include the following are described in the introduction section.

The rota will be a bespoke rota as explained in the introduction section.

The post holder accepts that they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation, where practicable, with their colleagues, both senior and junior. While it has been agreed between the professions that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptions and you should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.

About us

Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops

At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do

Date posted

01 May 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£37,068 to £57,570 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

MWRSCHPRHT&O-019

Job locations

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and the person specification attached to the advert for further details

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and the person specification attached to the advert for further details

Person Specification

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

  • Basic Medical Degree
  • Postgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
  • Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
  • Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent

Desirable

  • Higher Degree (MD, PhD)

Clinical Skills & Experience

Essential

  • Competencies equivalent to completion of ST4, as a minimum
  • Understanding of clinical risk management
  • An ability to communicate well with patients and staff

Desirable

  • Completion of FRCS(Orth) or equivalent
  • Certificate of completion of Training (CCT)

Organisation & Planning

Essential

  • Able to organise oneself and prioritise clinical need
  • Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
  • Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Desirable

  • Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Knowledge

Essential

  • Appropriate level of clinical knowledge / up to date
  • Knowledge and use of evidence based practice

Desirable

  • IT skills
  • Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Person Specification

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

  • Basic Medical Degree
  • Postgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
  • Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
  • Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent

Desirable

  • Higher Degree (MD, PhD)

Clinical Skills & Experience

Essential

  • Competencies equivalent to completion of ST4, as a minimum
  • Understanding of clinical risk management
  • An ability to communicate well with patients and staff

Desirable

  • Completion of FRCS(Orth) or equivalent
  • Certificate of completion of Training (CCT)

Organisation & Planning

Essential

  • Able to organise oneself and prioritise clinical need
  • Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
  • Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Desirable

  • Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Knowledge

Essential

  • Appropriate level of clinical knowledge / up to date
  • Knowledge and use of evidence based practice

Desirable

  • IT skills
  • Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE


Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE


Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

T&O Clinical Lead

Mr Alastair Robertson

alastair.robertson4@nhs.net

01273696955

Date posted

01 May 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£37,068 to £57,570 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

MWRSCHPRHT&O-019

Job locations

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE


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