Job summary
Junior
Surgical Fellow in Trauma & Related Services (T&O, Neurosurgery,
Vascular Surgery, MTC, Elective Orthopaedics)
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals (LTHT) has developed these new, high quality and exciting
posts, which have been designed primarily for trainees who have successfully
completed their FY2 placements (or equivalent) and wish to complete a Core
Surgical Training equivalent within surgery.
The
Fellowship will commence in August 2025 and has a duration of 24 months and
the postholder will work for 6 months in each specialty. Each postholder will be assigned an
Educational Supervisor who will help to set out their goals for the duration
of the Fellowship and make sure they are progressing over time. Also a Clinical Supervisor who will be
responsible for their day to day clinical and surgical development.
The
post holders will be based at the Leeds General Infirmary (LGI) and Chapel
Allerton Hospital (CAH)
For
further information please contact Charlotte Tunstall, Major Trauma &
Upper Limb Consultant, charlotte.tunstall@nhs.net
PLEASE
CHECK ALL DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO
COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION FORM
Main duties of the job
We
envisage these roles as being an ideal stepping stone for trainees between
their FY2 and specialty training posts in Trauma & Orthopaedics,
Neurosurgery and Vascular Surgery. These
posts offer a unique opportunity for applicants to develop their surgical
skills, alongside experience in other areas, such as research and
quality/service improvement. Our posts
combine education and career development with practical, patient facing
care.
*PLEASE NOTE THIS VACANCY MAY CLOSE EARLY DUE TO THE
NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS*
About us
The
Leeds General Infirmary and Chapel Allerton Hospital are part of the Leeds
Teaching Hospitals which is one the largest teaching hospital Trusts in Europe,
with access to leading clinical expertise and medical technology.
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
INFORMATION
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The
post holders will be based at the Leeds General Infirmary (LGI) within the
Trauma and Related Services CSU.
The
Leeds General Infirmary is part of the Leeds Teaching Hospitals which 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 15,000 staff ensures
that every year we see and treat 1,500,000 people in our 2,000 beds or
out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 daycases, 125,000 inpatients, 200,000
A&E visits and 1,050,000 outpatient 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
INFORMATION
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The
post holders will be based at the Leeds General Infirmary (LGI) within the
Trauma and Related Services CSU.
The
Leeds General Infirmary is part of the Leeds Teaching Hospitals which 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 15,000 staff ensures
that every year we see and treat 1,500,000 people in our 2,000 beds or
out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 daycases, 125,000 inpatients, 200,000
A&E visits and 1,050,000 outpatient 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation Year competencies or equivalent in Medicine or Surgery (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Medical training or Core Surgical Training).
Desirable
- MRCS part A
- ATLS
- ALS
- AO Basic Course
- DOrth
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Hold or be eligible for full registration with licence to practise the GMC at intended start date.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- 4 Months experience in Orthopaedics and/or Vascular Surgery and/or Neurosurgery during FY or CT or equivalent.
- Experience of UK Healthcare system - employment or clinical attachment.
Desirable
- Evidence of achievement of CT/ST1 competences in surgery at time of application
- Further CT experience of acute surgical specialties or ED
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient.
- Evidence of basic surgical skills including casting and manipulations
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiative
Desirable
- Research and audit skill: SEE DOCUMENT ATTENCHED TO COMPLETE THIS SECTION
Clinical Experience and Career Progression
Essential
- 6 months experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice - including Make the care of -
- Evidence of achievement of foundation competences Provide a good standard of practice and care SEE DOCUMENT ATTENCHED TO COMPLETE THIS SECTION
- Take prompt action if you think that patient safety, dignity or comfort is being compromised -
Desirable
- Evidence of work within an acute surgical specialty with responsibility for acute patients presenting to the Emergency Department
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation Year competencies or equivalent in Medicine or Surgery (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Medical training or Core Surgical Training).
Desirable
- MRCS part A
- ATLS
- ALS
- AO Basic Course
- DOrth
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Hold or be eligible for full registration with licence to practise the GMC at intended start date.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- 4 Months experience in Orthopaedics and/or Vascular Surgery and/or Neurosurgery during FY or CT or equivalent.
- Experience of UK Healthcare system - employment or clinical attachment.
Desirable
- Evidence of achievement of CT/ST1 competences in surgery at time of application
- Further CT experience of acute surgical specialties or ED
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient.
- Evidence of basic surgical skills including casting and manipulations
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiative
Desirable
- Research and audit skill: SEE DOCUMENT ATTENCHED TO COMPLETE THIS SECTION
Clinical Experience and Career Progression
Essential
- 6 months experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice - including Make the care of -
- Evidence of achievement of foundation competences Provide a good standard of practice and care SEE DOCUMENT ATTENCHED TO COMPLETE THIS SECTION
- Take prompt action if you think that patient safety, dignity or comfort is being compromised -
Desirable
- Evidence of work within an acute surgical specialty with responsibility for acute patients presenting to the Emergency Department
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).
