Job summary
Foot and Ankle Fellow
1 Clinical Fellow ST3+ - 6 Months from August 22 to February 2023 to cover a gap in a training rotation
The successful applicants will work with a combination of Consultants in the foot and ankle unit, which includes Mr Clough, Mr Davenport, Mr Karski and Mr Smith. On the elective site at Wrightington the fellows will gain experience in elective foot and ankle pathology, including complex tertiary referrals. The surgical case mix includes forefoot and hindfoot surgery, including fusions, ankle replacements , ankle arthroscopy, and forefoot surgery.
The fellows job plan may also include attending foot and ankle fracture clinics, and trauma lists on the Wigan site, including the management of diabetic foot pathology, and ankle trauma dependent on which consultant they are working with. The fellows will also be expected to participate in research and audit projects within the foot and ankle unit.
Main duties of the job
The Fellows are expected to work together as a team as part of the foot and ankle unit. Each will work with a Consultant or pair of Consultants. The Fellow will also be expected to co-operate with, and develop good working relationships with junior doctors in other departments. The Fellows will also be expected to maintain good working relationships with the departmental nursing staff, the staff in diagnostic departments and the physiotherapy departments.
The Junior doctor accepts that he will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate Consultant, in consultation where practicable with his colleagues both Senior and Junior. It has been agreed between the profession and the Department that while Juniors accept that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this subsection are exceptional and, in particular, that Juniors should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.
About us
Choose Well - Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Ward Cover, Clerking of new admissions, attendance at ward rounds.
- Attendance at Orthopaedic out-patient clinics / fracture clinics with the Consultant.
- Cover for colleagues in Orthopaedic Unit during periods of leave.
- Writing discharge letters, liaising with GPs as necessary regarding discharges.
- Legibly completing outcome proformas in the out-patient clinics.
- Collecting and presenting data for clinical audit meetings.
- To facilitate medical and clinical audit, junior medical staff must keep medical records in the manner prescribed by the Musculo-Skeletal Division.
- These duties apply in common to Wrightingtons NHS and private patients
- Participate in Trauma Lists
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Ward Cover, Clerking of new admissions, attendance at ward rounds.
- Attendance at Orthopaedic out-patient clinics / fracture clinics with the Consultant.
- Cover for colleagues in Orthopaedic Unit during periods of leave.
- Writing discharge letters, liaising with GPs as necessary regarding discharges.
- Legibly completing outcome proformas in the out-patient clinics.
- Collecting and presenting data for clinical audit meetings.
- To facilitate medical and clinical audit, junior medical staff must keep medical records in the manner prescribed by the Musculo-Skeletal Division.
- These duties apply in common to Wrightingtons NHS and private patients
- Participate in Trauma Lists
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- M.B. Ch.B. or equivalent.
- Full registration with GMC
- Higher Specialist Training
- Life Support Certificate
Desirable
- FRCS (TR & Orth) or equivalent
- Hold CCT or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Orthopaedics
Desirable
- Interest in Foot and ankle surgery
Skills
Essential
- Good communicator and team player.
- Ability to keep good clinical records.
- Ability to set priorities in face of conflicting demands
- Computer literate
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of working systems within a health setting.
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Demonstrates a willingness to fully engage in appraisal. Self-awareness and ability to accept and learn from feedback
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- M.B. Ch.B. or equivalent.
- Full registration with GMC
- Higher Specialist Training
- Life Support Certificate
Desirable
- FRCS (TR & Orth) or equivalent
- Hold CCT or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Orthopaedics
Desirable
- Interest in Foot and ankle surgery
Skills
Essential
- Good communicator and team player.
- Ability to keep good clinical records.
- Ability to set priorities in face of conflicting demands
- Computer literate
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of working systems within a health setting.
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Demonstrates a willingness to fully engage in appraisal. Self-awareness and ability to accept and learn from feedback
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).
