Job summary
We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated ambitious individual to join a well- integrated team.
The post will commence on 7 August 2024 for a fixed 12 month contract, with an opportunity to extend for a further 12 months.
The job will be based at the RVI, which is the regional major trauma centre, and Freeman Hospital, which it a tertiary referral centre for elective orthopaedic surgery. Successful candidates will undertake 4 months rotations in orthopaedic trauma, orthopaedic spinal surgery and elective orthopaedic surgery. This post is especially suitable for candidates who wish to gain more experience prior to application to core surgical training or specialist surgical training in trauma and orthopaedics.
Main duties of the job
The orthopaedic trauma service acts as a tertiary referral centre for major and polytrauma, pelvic fractures, limb reconstruction and bone infection. We also deal with a significant amount of general orthopaedic trauma and aim to provide exposure to common injuries such as hip, wrist and ankle fractures.
The orthopaedic spine service treats complex problems around the spine in adults and children and is one of the only units nationally to treat all aspects of orthopaedic spine surgery including deformity, degenerate, trauma, tumour and infection.
The elective orthopaedic service at Freeman delivers tertiary level care for major joint replacement surgery, soft tissue knee surgery, foot and ankle surgery, hand and wrist surgery and houses the regional bone and soft tissue sarcoma service, one of only 5 in the country.
About us
For an informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity and Directorate, please contact: Mr Steve Borland, Consultant Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon at s.borland@nhs.net
Closing Date: 10 April 2024
Interview Date: TBC
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be an active part of the orthopaedic rota at Freeman Hospital and work closely with the oncology and elective surgeons at the Freeman. This job is tailored appropriately to consolidate post MRCS experience. Clinical and research opportunities are available.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be an active part of the orthopaedic rota at Freeman Hospital and work closely with the oncology and elective surgeons at the Freeman. This job is tailored appropriately to consolidate post MRCS experience. Clinical and research opportunities are available.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Must hold full GMC registration or be eligible to obtain full GMC registration by the start of the contract
- MBBS or equivalent.
- Satisfactory completion of Foundation training or equivalent.
- Evidence of smooth progression through training programmes.
- NHS experience.
Desirable
- MRCS
- Other relevant qualifications (ALS, ATLS, CCrISP).
- Other relevant postgraduate qualifications in science or education.
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good history & examination skills.
- Able to formulate a working diagnosis.
- Able to order appropriate investigations.
- Image interpretation relevant to practice.
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
Maintaining Clinical Competence
Essential
- Written evidence of satisfactory training to date: workplace assessments.
Teaching
Essential
- Have experience in teaching undergraduate medical students and/or Foundation Year 1 Doctors.
Desirable
- Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching and learning
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Must hold full GMC registration or be eligible to obtain full GMC registration by the start of the contract
- MBBS or equivalent.
- Satisfactory completion of Foundation training or equivalent.
- Evidence of smooth progression through training programmes.
- NHS experience.
Desirable
- MRCS
- Other relevant qualifications (ALS, ATLS, CCrISP).
- Other relevant postgraduate qualifications in science or education.
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good history & examination skills.
- Able to formulate a working diagnosis.
- Able to order appropriate investigations.
- Image interpretation relevant to practice.
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
Maintaining Clinical Competence
Essential
- Written evidence of satisfactory training to date: workplace assessments.
Teaching
Essential
- Have experience in teaching undergraduate medical students and/or Foundation Year 1 Doctors.
Desirable
- Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching and learning
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects.
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).
