Job summary
LEEDS
TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
TRAUMA
AND RELATED SERVICES CSU
Senior
Clinical Fellow in Trauma & Limb Reconstruction
Candidates
are invited to apply for a senior clinical fellowship in Trauma and Limb
Reconstruction at Leeds General Infirmary. The post is designed for a more
experienced doctor, pursuing a career in orthopaedic surgery, who has an
interest in complex trauma and limb reconstruction, including the use of fine
wire circular fixators.
Applicants
must have at least 3 years previous experience in trauma and orthopaedic
surgery at ST3 level and above and be post MRCS or equivalent. This post is
particularly suitable for applicants post CCT prior to taking up a definitive
consultant post in orthopaedic trauma and/or lower limb reconstruction.
The
post is to start Wednesday 6 August 2025 until 31 July 2026.
Main duties of the job
The
limb reconstruction fellow will support the limb reconstruction consultant
orthopaedic surgeons in theatre, clinics and wards. There will also be
opportunity for independent working in these areas where appropriate.
The post holder will receive advanced clinical and
surgical training in lower limb reconstruction using the Ilizarov method. In
addition, there will be exposure to other techniques including intramedullary
nailing and locked plating, and the Taylor Spatial Frame /other hexapod frames.
About us
The
Major Trauma Centre in Leeds serves a population of 3.9 million and has
consistently been in the top 3 such units in terms of patients treated and
performance, according to TARN data. In addition, the limb reconstruction team
provide a tertiary referral service for initial and definitive management of
isolated open and complex trauma as well as post traumatic complications to a
similar population.
The
post involves working on the Leeds General Infirmary site with the lower limb
reconstruction surgeons Mr Simon Britten, Mr Paul Harwood, Mr Patrick Foster
and Mr Martin Taylor.
The
unit has an active academic and teaching programme to which the successful
applicant would be expected to contribute.
Potential
applicants may contact:
Mr
Simon Britten, Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon 0113 392 5142
Ms
Emma Snowden, Business Manager on 0113 3922771
Mr
Patrick Foster, Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon on 0113 392 2627
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
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
There
will be no fixed on call commitment associated with this post.
The
post holder must have:
1. Demonstrated a commitment to trauma
orthopaedics and limb reconstruction surgery
2. Demonstrated research and audit
experience with publications in peer reviewed journals
3. Previous teaching experience
4. Eligibility for full registration
with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice
5. Eligibility to work in the UK.
6. Demonstrable competency in acute
adult and paediatric trauma
Please
refer to the attached Job description & Personal Specification to
complete all sections
INFORMATION
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
Leeds
General Infirmary has been acting as the Major Trauma Centre for West and
North Yorkshire since April 2013. This
has led to major expansion in available trauma infrastructure including a new
major trauma ward and additional trauma / reconstruction operating
capacity. Our department provides
Trauma and Elective Orthopaedic services to Leeds residents and beyond.
All
local trauma patients are admitted to the Leeds General Infirmary. The Trauma referral base is from the whole
of the Yorkshire Region, a population of approximately 3.9 million. With the advent of trauma networks in
England, all severe and multiple trauma is transferred to the major trauma
centre in Leeds with bypass procedures in place. TARN data has shown us to be consistently
within the top 3 busiest and most effective major trauma centres in the
country. The unit also provides a
tertiary referral service for the management of isolated complex and open
fractures as well as post traumatic complications including infection,
non-union and deformity. A regional
service is also provided for pelvic and acetabular reconstruction, spine and
scoliosis surgery, complex and revision arthroplasty, hand surgery,
paediatric surgery, and foot and ankle surgery. The service is well supported by
established plastic, vascular and neurosurgical services.
General
Elective Orthopaedic services are currently provided from two sites in Leeds.
Paediatric, hand surgery and spine surgery is provided at Leeds General
Infirmary. Complex and revision lower
limb arthroplasty, upper limb and foot and ankle surgery are provided at
Chapel Allerton Hospital.
Leeds
General Infirmary has 3 orthogeriatric / general acute orthopaedic wards, a
major trauma ward, separate paediatric facilities including paediatric HDU
and ICU beds, one spinal surgery ward and a four bedded HDU shared with
plastic surgery. There are 2
orthopaedic trauma theatres, one major trauma reconstruction theatre and one
spine theatre, all running all day lists.
All trauma outpatients are seen in a dedicated adult and paediatric
fracture clinics with supporting radiology facilities. The Adult and Paediatric Emergency
Departments are co-located with operating theatres, critical care services
and diagnostic and interventional radiology in the same building.
The
department of Trauma and Orthopaedic surgery is a large unit contributing to
both service delivery and academic research. There are 24 Consultants
including a Professor of Trauma surgery and all main branches of Trauma and
Orthopaedic Surgery are represented. The department currently consists of:
33 Consultants
17 SpR (ST3 9)
1 National Spine Fellow
1 Paediatric Trauma Fellow
1 National Hand Fellow
1 Limb Reconstruction Fellow
7 Clinical/Research Fellows
6 Trust Grade ST1 to ST8
9 ST1/2 posts
4 FY2 Doctors
6 FY1 Doctors
Job description
Job responsibilities
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
There
will be no fixed on call commitment associated with this post.
The
post holder must have:
1. Demonstrated a commitment to trauma
orthopaedics and limb reconstruction surgery
2. Demonstrated research and audit
experience with publications in peer reviewed journals
3. Previous teaching experience
4. Eligibility for full registration
with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice
5. Eligibility to work in the UK.
6. Demonstrable competency in acute
adult and paediatric trauma
Please
refer to the attached Job description & Personal Specification to
complete all sections
INFORMATION
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
Leeds
General Infirmary has been acting as the Major Trauma Centre for West and
North Yorkshire since April 2013. This
has led to major expansion in available trauma infrastructure including a new
major trauma ward and additional trauma / reconstruction operating
capacity. Our department provides
Trauma and Elective Orthopaedic services to Leeds residents and beyond.
All
local trauma patients are admitted to the Leeds General Infirmary. The Trauma referral base is from the whole
of the Yorkshire Region, a population of approximately 3.9 million. With the advent of trauma networks in
England, all severe and multiple trauma is transferred to the major trauma
centre in Leeds with bypass procedures in place. TARN data has shown us to be consistently
within the top 3 busiest and most effective major trauma centres in the
country. The unit also provides a
tertiary referral service for the management of isolated complex and open
fractures as well as post traumatic complications including infection,
non-union and deformity. A regional
service is also provided for pelvic and acetabular reconstruction, spine and
scoliosis surgery, complex and revision arthroplasty, hand surgery,
paediatric surgery, and foot and ankle surgery. The service is well supported by
established plastic, vascular and neurosurgical services.
General
Elective Orthopaedic services are currently provided from two sites in Leeds.
Paediatric, hand surgery and spine surgery is provided at Leeds General
Infirmary. Complex and revision lower
limb arthroplasty, upper limb and foot and ankle surgery are provided at
Chapel Allerton Hospital.
Leeds
General Infirmary has 3 orthogeriatric / general acute orthopaedic wards, a
major trauma ward, separate paediatric facilities including paediatric HDU
and ICU beds, one spinal surgery ward and a four bedded HDU shared with
plastic surgery. There are 2
orthopaedic trauma theatres, one major trauma reconstruction theatre and one
spine theatre, all running all day lists.
All trauma outpatients are seen in a dedicated adult and paediatric
fracture clinics with supporting radiology facilities. The Adult and Paediatric Emergency
Departments are co-located with operating theatres, critical care services
and diagnostic and interventional radiology in the same building.
The
department of Trauma and Orthopaedic surgery is a large unit contributing to
both service delivery and academic research. There are 24 Consultants
including a Professor of Trauma surgery and all main branches of Trauma and
Orthopaedic Surgery are represented. The department currently consists of:
33 Consultants
17 SpR (ST3 9)
1 National Spine Fellow
1 Paediatric Trauma Fellow
1 National Hand Fellow
1 Limb Reconstruction Fellow
7 Clinical/Research Fellows
6 Trust Grade ST1 to ST8
9 ST1/2 posts
4 FY2 Doctors
6 FY1 Doctors
Person Specification
Clinical Experience and Career Progression
Essential
- 3 Years s experience after full GMC registration or equivalent
- Evidence of achievement of CT/ST1competencies in medicine or Surgery (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Medical training or Core Surgical Training)
- CAREER PROGRESSION - Please refer to personal specification to complete this section fully
Desirable
- Previous experience of Ilizarov Method
- Evidence of developing independent clinical practice Adult trauma work in Major Trauma Centre (last 2 years)
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice
- 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
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
- PERSONAL SKILLS - Communication Skills/Problem Solving & Decision Making - Please refer to personal specification to complete this section fully
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS (Trauma & Orthopaedics)
- ATLS
- AO Basic course
Desirable
- Basic Ilizarov Course
- AO Advanced Course
- ECDL
Person Specification
Clinical Experience and Career Progression
Essential
- 3 Years s experience after full GMC registration or equivalent
- Evidence of achievement of CT/ST1competencies in medicine or Surgery (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Medical training or Core Surgical Training)
- CAREER PROGRESSION - Please refer to personal specification to complete this section fully
Desirable
- Previous experience of Ilizarov Method
- Evidence of developing independent clinical practice Adult trauma work in Major Trauma Centre (last 2 years)
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice
- 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
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
- PERSONAL SKILLS - Communication Skills/Problem Solving & Decision Making - Please refer to personal specification to complete this section fully
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS (Trauma & Orthopaedics)
- ATLS
- AO Basic course
Desirable
- Basic Ilizarov Course
- AO Advanced Course
- ECDL
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).
