Job summary
Applications are invited for a Clinical Orthopedic to gain comprehensive experience and training in Trauma & Orthopedics at University College Hospital.
UCH Fellowships are clinically-based specialist posts intended to give candidates hands on experience and a wide exposure to current techniques in trauma and orthopedics surgery.UCLH has a busy trauma operative workload is delivered on all day Consultant supervised trauma lists during the week, with excellent experience to be gained in routine and complex cases. You will also have the opportunity to gain exposure to our highly specialist elective workload delivered by Consultants who are experts in their given specialist areas.
In addition, the Fellow will have the opportunity to be involved in the department's academic research projects, which can be led by the fellow based on their individual areas of interest. One such example is the recent improvement project on reducing the length of stay for patients with fractured neck of femurs.
As each of our consultants' has their specific sub-specialty interest, the candidate may be able to preference the area of their sub-specialty interest to match that of their consultant supervisor (depending on availability), giving the fellow exposure to clinics and elective operating in that particular area.
Main duties of the job
The Fellow will be working alongside a team of sixteen consultant surgeons, who collaborate closely with musculoskeletal radiologists, anesthetists, physiotherapists and occupational therapists.The successful candidate must be post MRCS, have at least 36 months Orthopedics experience and have obtained full registration with the General Medical Council of the United Kingdom.
o Ward round activities within the department are expected to be undertaken prior to the start of the programmed activities.
o The Fellow, like all members of staff is expected to develop professional and harmonious working relationships with all members of the nursing, professional, technical and managerial staff with whom they have contact during the performance of their duties and to follow the Hospital's Code of Ethics and Hospital Policies.
o To provide medical and surgical care for patients in the department while in the clinics, in theatre and on the wards.
o To meet with the respective consultants for advice and to maintain continuity of care.
o To ensure that the junior staff (SpRs, STs and RMO on-call) are informed of all relevant issues regarding patients.
o To follow the instructions given by and liaise with the Consultants in charge of each particular patient at all times.
o The Fellow will work under supervision of a consultant but will be given the opportunity to undertake clinics and operating lists independently if the appropriate competencies are met.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
For a full and detailed description of the role, all applicants are advised to read the attached Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
For a full and detailed description of the role, all applicants are advised to read the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full GMC Registration and possess MRCS (or equivalent)
- Clinical Knowledge commensurate with trauma and orthopaedic surgery registrar training
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Excellence clinical skills Capacity to use and develop a wide range of theoretical approaches
- Proven ability and commitment to carry out high quality research, leading to publication.
- Involvement in the clinical audit process and an understanding of its aims and objectives.
Desirable
- Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical / organisational context.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- All aspects of orthopaedic surgery
- Trauma surgery
Desirable
- General basic trauma operative skills
Communication
Essential
- Ability to act as a consistent reference point in a team and to take a leadership role where needed.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work load, to delegate responsibilities as appropriate and to supervise staff.
Desirable
- Lecturing experience with a range of disciplines.
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- The ability to undertake and manage clinical audits including supervision of junior staff.
- Use of databases and hospital EPR/CDR/PACS systems to a competent level.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability, enthusiasm and commitment to teach in a clinical setting.
- Ability to motivate, inspire and support multi-professional team and be able to work effectively and sensitively within such teams.
- Ability to engage/implement NHS strategy, e.g. service redesign to achieve the 18 week target.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full GMC Registration and possess MRCS (or equivalent)
- Clinical Knowledge commensurate with trauma and orthopaedic surgery registrar training
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Excellence clinical skills Capacity to use and develop a wide range of theoretical approaches
- Proven ability and commitment to carry out high quality research, leading to publication.
- Involvement in the clinical audit process and an understanding of its aims and objectives.
Desirable
- Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical / organisational context.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- All aspects of orthopaedic surgery
- Trauma surgery
Desirable
- General basic trauma operative skills
Communication
Essential
- Ability to act as a consistent reference point in a team and to take a leadership role where needed.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work load, to delegate responsibilities as appropriate and to supervise staff.
Desirable
- Lecturing experience with a range of disciplines.
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- The ability to undertake and manage clinical audits including supervision of junior staff.
- Use of databases and hospital EPR/CDR/PACS systems to a competent level.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability, enthusiasm and commitment to teach in a clinical setting.
- Ability to motivate, inspire and support multi-professional team and be able to work effectively and sensitively within such teams.
- Ability to engage/implement NHS strategy, e.g. service redesign to achieve the 18 week target.
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
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).
