Job summary
The post is for an enthusiastic doctor who is post MRCS and aims to pursue a career in Trauma & Orthopaedics. It offers an opportunity to develop their career in a friendly DGH setting with ample clinical opportunities. The on-call commitment is second on call in a 1:9 rota, though this may change to 1:8 in the future. The main clinical duties will be across both emergency and elective orthopaedic care. Opportunities for clinical research are available and can be tailored to individual requirements. The department has a successful track record of getting trainees into core training and also in supporting the FRCS examination.
You will be allocated a clinical supervisor during this post.
Ideally the successful applicant will have completed Foundation Training (or equivalent). Applicants should have passed the MRCS.
The post is a 6 month contract and is based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The Middle Grade Staff (Associate Specialist, SPR and Senior Clinical/ Teaching Fellows) are attached to individual consultants and their duties include the following:-
When on call Note: MGs are freed from all other clinical duties and between 8am and 8pm must not be off site)
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Attendance at daily 08:00 Trauma meetings. You are expected to have reviewed all patients admitted the previous day to present at the meeting.
- A 11am documented ward round must be carried out with the ward cover SHO, F1 doctor and the nursing staff. This aims to review all trauma patients regarding their orthopaedic problems.
- Second on-call cover for emergencies. You must respond to an A&E call if the SHO is called away to see a sick patient.
- See any ward referrals to orthopaedics (not the SHO)
- Plan next days trauma operating lists, and liaise with on-call anaesthetist to review suitable patient to go first on list.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Attendance at daily 08:00 Trauma meetings. You are expected to have reviewed all patients admitted the previous day to present at the meeting.
- A 11am documented ward round must be carried out with the ward cover SHO, F1 doctor and the nursing staff. This aims to review all trauma patients regarding their orthopaedic problems.
- Second on-call cover for emergencies. You must respond to an A&E call if the SHO is called away to see a sick patient.
- See any ward referrals to orthopaedics (not the SHO)
- Plan next days trauma operating lists, and liaise with on-call anaesthetist to review suitable patient to go first on list.
Person Specification
GMC
Essential
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Trauma and Orthopaedics, or within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training at time of interview
GMC
Desirable
- oEntry on the GMC Specialist Register for Trauma and Orthopaedics
Qualification
Essential
Experience
Essential
Person Specification
GMC
Essential
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Trauma and Orthopaedics, or within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training at time of interview
GMC
Desirable
- oEntry on the GMC Specialist Register for Trauma and Orthopaedics
Qualification
Essential
Experience
Essential
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).
