Job summary
We
have an exciting opportunity here at Leeds Teaching Hospitals due to an
expansion of our rota. We are recruiting 3 Trust Grade Doctor (Level ST3+) post
within the second largest Major Trauma Centre in the UK based at the Leeds
General Infirmary.
We
are looking for a junior doctor to take up full and/or part-time posts and can
offer deferred appointments. Candidates
who are unable to work full time are encouraged to apply and consideration will
be given to applicants who wish to work full or part-time and those wishing to
job share. Shorter duration contracts will also be considered for the right
candidate.
Above
all we need a ST3+ Trust Grade Doctor in Trauma and Orthopaedics with a
positive attitude, who will deliver quality services with compassion and become
an integral member of a dedicated and dynamic team. Leeds offers many
opportunities; prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the Department
and are invited to contact any persons.
This appointment is for 6 months, extendable to 12
months, starting on October 2nd 2024.
Main duties of the job
The
posts have been designed for experienced doctors wishing to pursue a career in
Trauma and Orthopaedics.
We
offer exposure to polytrauma and trauma Orthopaedic surgery aligned with
excellent training opportunities.
You
will be allocated an educational supervisor to help guide your career
aspirations and to maximise educational opportunities, you will have the
opportunity to access medical expertise in a wide variety of disciplines.
The
applicant must have full GMC registration with license to practice, a minimum
of two years previous experience in trauma and orthopaedic surgery, a minimum of
12 months experience as a doctor in the NHS, valid ATLS certification and must
have full MRCS or equivalent.
Please
note this advert may close early if there is a high number of applicants,
About us
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is one the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, with
access to leading clinical expertise and medical technology. We care for people from all over the country
as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself. The Trust has a budget of £1 billion. Our 17,000 staff ensure that every year we
see and treat 1,500,000 people in our 2,000 beds or out-patient settings,
comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000 in-patients, 200,000 A&E visits and
1,050,000 out-patient appointments. We
operate from 7 hospitals on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy
and culture to be the best for specialist and integrated care.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members
of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are
subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to
close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will work with a team of surgeons to provide inpatient care for
both trauma and elective patients. The post holder will be on a 24 hour partial
shift, on the third tier supporting the FY1/2, and ST1/2 doctors.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is a leading healthcare institution, excelling in patient
care, teaching and research. We provide
Trauma and Orthopaedic services from two sites within Leeds. All trauma is admitted to the Leeds General
Infirmary and elective work is undertaken at Chapel Allerton Hospital, approximately
3 miles from the Infirmary. The Trust Grade Doctor will be expected to work at
both sites.
Their
duties will include:
Fracture Clinics
Trauma and Elective Orthopaedic
surgery
Weekend Hip lists
Ward rounds and patient reviews
Support to FY1/2, and ST1/2 doctors.
Full in house educational and
clinical supervision and mentoring package
Access to participate in on-going
departmental research and audit presentations.
Opportunities to teach undergraduates
Access to clinical governance
meetings.
All
Trauma is admitted to the Leeds General Infirmary. The Trauma referral base is from the whole of
the Yorkshire Region, a population of approximately 3.5 million. Particular specialist services provided are
open fractures, post injury limb reconstruction and complex fracture work. There is a specific interest in polytrauma
and many peripheral units refer most of their multiple injuries straight to
Leeds General Infirmary on day one. This
post is designed to support this well established Trauma service.
A
regional service is provided for acute trauma and post trauma reconstructive
surgery as well as General Elective Orthopaedic services for hand surgery,
paediatric surgery at the LGI. There is
a General Elective Orthopaedic service currently provided for complex and
revision lower limb arthroplasty, upper limb, knee, foot and ankle surgery are
provided at Chapel Allerton Hospital.
Leeds
General Infirmary has 3 orthogeriatric wards, one trauma ward, one paediatric
ward including 2 paediatric HDU beds, one spinal surgery ward and a four bedded
HDU shared with plastic surgery. There
are 3 trauma theatres running all day lists. All trauma outpatients are seen in
a dedicated fracture clinic with supporting radiology facilities.
Chapel
Allerton Hospital has 2 dedicated orthopaedic rehabilitation wards and one 14
bedded post-operative care ward. There
are 4 dedicated orthopaedic clean air theatres.
The rehabilitation wards are focused on rapid post op rehabilitation
with a large dedicated Physiotherapy and Occupation Therapy team. Elective orthopaedic outpatients are seen at
Chapel Allerton Hospital with supporting radiology facilities including an MRI
scanner.
Medical
Staff in the Department
Trauma
and Orthopaedic department of surgery is a large unit contributing to both
service delivery and academic research. There are 32 Consultants including a
Professor of Trauma surgery and all main branches of Trauma and Orthoapedic
Surgery are represented. The department consists of:
32 substantive Consultants &
Locums
20 ST3+ level
1 National Spine Fellow & 1
National Hand Fellow
7 Clinical/Research Fellows/(Trust
Doctors)
3 CT1/2 level Deanery posts / 5 Trust
posts
4 FY2 Doctors
6 FY1 Doctors
The
department is supported by Trauma co-ordinators and clinical nurse specialists
Duties
of the Post
To ensure high quality and safe care
of Orthopaedic patients resulting in excellent clinical outcomes.
To contribute directly to patient
care by, for example, reviewing patients, organising investigations and acting
on results, initiating and changing treatment, and speaking to and involving
patients in their care and management and keeping patients and their
relatives/carers updated about their clinical progress.
To undertake essential administrative
duties, including prescribing, writing electronic discharge letters, and
liaising with colleagues in primary care to facilitate safe and appropriate
discharges.
To contribute to a multidisciplinary
approach to patient care, working collaboratively with a large team of allied
healthcare professionals, including the Early Discharge Assessment Team,
specialist nurses and physiotherapists.
Out
of hours Duties at Leeds General Infirmary
There
are 2 separate consultants on-call; one for MTC admissions and one for
orthopaedic trauma. This job has on-call
commitments and is a combination of full shift and on-call.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will work with a team of surgeons to provide inpatient care for
both trauma and elective patients. The post holder will be on a 24 hour partial
shift, on the third tier supporting the FY1/2, and ST1/2 doctors.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is a leading healthcare institution, excelling in patient
care, teaching and research. We provide
Trauma and Orthopaedic services from two sites within Leeds. All trauma is admitted to the Leeds General
Infirmary and elective work is undertaken at Chapel Allerton Hospital, approximately
3 miles from the Infirmary. The Trust Grade Doctor will be expected to work at
both sites.
Their
duties will include:
Fracture Clinics
Trauma and Elective Orthopaedic
surgery
Weekend Hip lists
Ward rounds and patient reviews
Support to FY1/2, and ST1/2 doctors.
Full in house educational and
clinical supervision and mentoring package
Access to participate in on-going
departmental research and audit presentations.
Opportunities to teach undergraduates
Access to clinical governance
meetings.
All
Trauma is admitted to the Leeds General Infirmary. The Trauma referral base is from the whole of
the Yorkshire Region, a population of approximately 3.5 million. Particular specialist services provided are
open fractures, post injury limb reconstruction and complex fracture work. There is a specific interest in polytrauma
and many peripheral units refer most of their multiple injuries straight to
Leeds General Infirmary on day one. This
post is designed to support this well established Trauma service.
A
regional service is provided for acute trauma and post trauma reconstructive
surgery as well as General Elective Orthopaedic services for hand surgery,
paediatric surgery at the LGI. There is
a General Elective Orthopaedic service currently provided for complex and
revision lower limb arthroplasty, upper limb, knee, foot and ankle surgery are
provided at Chapel Allerton Hospital.
Leeds
General Infirmary has 3 orthogeriatric wards, one trauma ward, one paediatric
ward including 2 paediatric HDU beds, one spinal surgery ward and a four bedded
HDU shared with plastic surgery. There
are 3 trauma theatres running all day lists. All trauma outpatients are seen in
a dedicated fracture clinic with supporting radiology facilities.
Chapel
Allerton Hospital has 2 dedicated orthopaedic rehabilitation wards and one 14
bedded post-operative care ward. There
are 4 dedicated orthopaedic clean air theatres.
The rehabilitation wards are focused on rapid post op rehabilitation
with a large dedicated Physiotherapy and Occupation Therapy team. Elective orthopaedic outpatients are seen at
Chapel Allerton Hospital with supporting radiology facilities including an MRI
scanner.
Medical
Staff in the Department
Trauma
and Orthopaedic department of surgery is a large unit contributing to both
service delivery and academic research. There are 32 Consultants including a
Professor of Trauma surgery and all main branches of Trauma and Orthoapedic
Surgery are represented. The department consists of:
32 substantive Consultants &
Locums
20 ST3+ level
1 National Spine Fellow & 1
National Hand Fellow
7 Clinical/Research Fellows/(Trust
Doctors)
3 CT1/2 level Deanery posts / 5 Trust
posts
4 FY2 Doctors
6 FY1 Doctors
The
department is supported by Trauma co-ordinators and clinical nurse specialists
Duties
of the Post
To ensure high quality and safe care
of Orthopaedic patients resulting in excellent clinical outcomes.
To contribute directly to patient
care by, for example, reviewing patients, organising investigations and acting
on results, initiating and changing treatment, and speaking to and involving
patients in their care and management and keeping patients and their
relatives/carers updated about their clinical progress.
To undertake essential administrative
duties, including prescribing, writing electronic discharge letters, and
liaising with colleagues in primary care to facilitate safe and appropriate
discharges.
To contribute to a multidisciplinary
approach to patient care, working collaboratively with a large team of allied
healthcare professionals, including the Early Discharge Assessment Team,
specialist nurses and physiotherapists.
Out
of hours Duties at Leeds General Infirmary
There
are 2 separate consultants on-call; one for MTC admissions and one for
orthopaedic trauma. This job has on-call
commitments and is a combination of full shift and on-call.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration and hold a license to practice
- MB ChB (or equivalent)
- MRCS
- ATLS
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience 1 years at registrar level in Trauma and Orthopaedics.
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills - Essential Criteria
Essential
- Capacity to operate effectively under pressure & remain objective in highly emotive/pressurised situations
- Aware of own limitations & when to ask for help
- Capacity to communicate effectively & sensitively with others
- Able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
- Capacity to bring a range of approaches to problem solving
- Demonstrates effective judgement and decision-making skills
- Capacity to work effectively in a Multi-Disciplinary Team
- Capacity to establish good working relations with others
- Capacity to manage time and prioritise workload, balance urgent & important demands, follow instructions
- Takes responsibility for own actions
- Demonstrates awareness of ethical principles, safety, confidentiality & consent
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- 2 years experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics
- 12 months experience as a doctors in the NHS
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken
- English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Health
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration and hold a license to practice
- MB ChB (or equivalent)
- MRCS
- ATLS
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience 1 years at registrar level in Trauma and Orthopaedics.
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills - Essential Criteria
Essential
- Capacity to operate effectively under pressure & remain objective in highly emotive/pressurised situations
- Aware of own limitations & when to ask for help
- Capacity to communicate effectively & sensitively with others
- Able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
- Capacity to bring a range of approaches to problem solving
- Demonstrates effective judgement and decision-making skills
- Capacity to work effectively in a Multi-Disciplinary Team
- Capacity to establish good working relations with others
- Capacity to manage time and prioritise workload, balance urgent & important demands, follow instructions
- Takes responsibility for own actions
- Demonstrates awareness of ethical principles, safety, confidentiality & consent
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- 2 years experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics
- 12 months experience as a doctors in the NHS
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken
- English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Health
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice
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).
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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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).
