Job summary
Core Training Clinical Fellow in Trauma & Orthopaedics
This post is ideal for doctors aiming to work towards a Trauma and Orthopaedic ST3 application. Dedicated theatre and clinic experience in major trauma, hip fracture surgery and elective orthopaedics, on call activity in the Major Trauma Centre and day to day care of patients on the Trauma and Orthopaedic wards at RSCH. MDT management of Major Trauma Patients.
Ideally you have decided on Trauma and Orthopaedics as your preferred career or be in an allied specialty with an interest in surgery. You will be capable of managing projects both independently and under supervision and be skilled at team working. Regular supervision meetings with a training Consultant will help you shape your future career.
This is until August 2025
Main duties of the job
The clinical duties of the post include the following are described below, the rota will be fine-tuned to accommodate the training needs of the post holder and needs of the department.
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
The Trauma & Orthopaedic department comprises 31 consultants, 2 associate specialists, 12 specialist registrars, 7 senior fellows, 24 FY2-CT2 SHO SHO level doctors, 4 FY1 doctors and 1 student ACP. We have three full time trauma coordinators and provide consultant led care across all orthopaedic sub-specialties, with daily consultant ward rounds on both sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a Core Surgical Training level clinical role in Trauma and Orthopaedics for 12 months (with possible scope for extension and rotation through vascular surgery to be determined on an individual basis). Successful candidates will be expected to work at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, RSCH (Brighton) and at Princess Royal Hospital, PRH (Haywards Heath).
These posts can be part time or full time and worked in an annualised way with flexible rostering using Healthrota software. This rota system creates efficient use of staffing so that there are not the fluctuations in numbers that happens with traditional templating systems. This helps to improve staff welfare, job satisfaction, and improve patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a Core Surgical Training level clinical role in Trauma and Orthopaedics for 12 months (with possible scope for extension and rotation through vascular surgery to be determined on an individual basis). Successful candidates will be expected to work at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, RSCH (Brighton) and at Princess Royal Hospital, PRH (Haywards Heath).
These posts can be part time or full time and worked in an annualised way with flexible rostering using Healthrota software. This rota system creates efficient use of staffing so that there are not the fluctuations in numbers that happens with traditional templating systems. This helps to improve staff welfare, job satisfaction, and improve patient care.
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
- Valid Advanced Trauma Life Support Certificate (ATLS)
- MRCS part A
- MRCS part B
- CCrISP Course
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- Competencies equivalent to completion of FY2, as a minimum
- Experience of work as a doctor in the NHS (i.e. formal contractual work, not clinical attachment).
- Commitment to T&O as a specialty
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Academic & Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research Experience
- Publications
Career Progression
Essential
- Appropriate progression of career to date
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
- Valid Advanced Trauma Life Support Certificate (ATLS)
- MRCS part A
- MRCS part B
- CCrISP Course
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- Competencies equivalent to completion of FY2, as a minimum
- Experience of work as a doctor in the NHS (i.e. formal contractual work, not clinical attachment).
- Commitment to T&O as a specialty
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Academic & Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research Experience
- Publications
Career Progression
Essential
- Appropriate progression of career to date
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).
