Job summary
GLOUCESTERSHIRE ROYAL HOSPITAL & CHELTENHAM GENERAL HOSPITAL TRUST DOCTORS (StR1/2 level) IN TRAUMA & ORTHOPAEDICS Commencing: As Soon As Possible
We require Trust Grade Junior Doctors to work in the Trauma and Orthopedics Department at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital (GRH) and Cheltenham General Hospital (CGH), although post-holders may rotate between both sites. These posts are not recognised for training but will offer similar exposure and clinical experience as the Core Surgical Trainees and F2s who share the rota.
These posts provide the opportunity to gain skills in orthopedics at CST level equivalent to gain more experience prior to applying for ST3 entry. You will be given every opportunity to attend theatre/clinic as well as working as part of team looking after elective and trauma patients. There are also audit and research opportunities for you to build a competitive CV.
Applicants not invited for interview may assume that they have been unsuccessful.
Main duties of the job
Integral to the responsibilities of the post are the following requirements:-
- To ensure the provision of a safe, efficient and clinical effective orthopaedic trauma service
- To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in these specialties
- To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate
- To undertake all work in accordance with the Trust's procedures and operating policies
- To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust's service plans
- To maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Surgical Division or the Trust Both sites operate a ward-based structure, in which doctors rotate between elective and trauma wards. This ensures the workload is spread evenly and there are predictable times in which doctors can attend clinics and theatres for their educational needs.
About us
We are a large organisation providing acute services from Gloucestershire Royal Hospital in Gloucester and Cheltenham General Hospital to a population of 652,475* in Gloucestershire as well as caring for patients from surrounding counties and beyond.
Our workforce is almost 8,000 strong and our caring and dedicated staffs are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred, high quality emergency, elective and specialist care across a range of clinical areas.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision of providing Best Care for Everyone and our success depends on the commitment and dedication of our staff, many of whom are world leaders in healthcare, teaching and research. You could make a real difference to our patients' lives by joining our team.
*Figures based CCG data on the number of people registered at a GP surgery in Gloucestershire
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job purpose
Integral to the responsibilities of the post are the following requirements:-
- To ensure the provision of a safe, efficient and clinical effective orthopaedic trauma service
- To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in these specialties
- To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate
- To undertake all work in accordance with the Trusts procedures and operating policies
- To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts service plans
- To maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Surgical Division or the Trust
Both sites operate a ward-based structure, in which doctors rotate between elective and trauma wards. This ensures the workload is spread evenly and there are predictable times in which doctors can attend clinics and theatres for their educational needs.
Clinical responsibilities - Undertaking ward rounds daily.
- Attending consultant ward rounds as required.
- Admitting trauma patients when on-call
- Attendance at outpatient clinics and theatre as required.
- Requesting investigations/treatment for patients as necessary.
- Providing cover for colleagues in emergency and unforeseen situations.
- Participation at teaching and regular clinical meetings held within the hospital
On-call
- The on-call rota at GRH is a 1:10 full shift, prospective cover for annual and study leave.
- The on-call rota at CGH is 1:13 twilight shifts, with prospective cover for annual and study leave
As a employee of the Trust the post-holder will work in close co-operation with and support other clinical, medical, professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trusts patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job purpose
Integral to the responsibilities of the post are the following requirements:-
- To ensure the provision of a safe, efficient and clinical effective orthopaedic trauma service
- To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in these specialties
- To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate
- To undertake all work in accordance with the Trusts procedures and operating policies
- To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts service plans
- To maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Surgical Division or the Trust
Both sites operate a ward-based structure, in which doctors rotate between elective and trauma wards. This ensures the workload is spread evenly and there are predictable times in which doctors can attend clinics and theatres for their educational needs.
Clinical responsibilities - Undertaking ward rounds daily.
- Attending consultant ward rounds as required.
- Admitting trauma patients when on-call
- Attendance at outpatient clinics and theatre as required.
- Requesting investigations/treatment for patients as necessary.
- Providing cover for colleagues in emergency and unforeseen situations.
- Participation at teaching and regular clinical meetings held within the hospital
On-call
- The on-call rota at GRH is a 1:10 full shift, prospective cover for annual and study leave.
- The on-call rota at CGH is 1:13 twilight shifts, with prospective cover for annual and study leave
As a employee of the Trust the post-holder will work in close co-operation with and support other clinical, medical, professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trusts patients.
Person Specification
Skills, Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and a licence to practise
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge, judgement & prioritise clinical need
- Demonstrate appropriate technical competence & Evidence of development of excellent diagnostic skills & judgement
- Perioperative Management of trauma patients including fractured neck of femur patients
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice
- Broad range of Information Technology skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Able to provide leadership within a team and able to work as a team member
- Ability to self-motivate
- Capacity to communicate effectively
- Capacity to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding
- Contribution to team work (particularly within obstetrics and gynaecology)
- Capacity to manage acute situations under pressure
- Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances
- Capacity to achieve a balance between urgent and important demands
Desirable
- Msc in Trauma and Orthopaedics
- Previous Foundation or Trust Grade doctor in Trauma and Orthopaedics
- Awareness of current relevant strategy Awareness of current relevant strategy and policy developments within the NHS.
- Calm under pressure
Person Specification
Skills, Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and a licence to practise
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge, judgement & prioritise clinical need
- Demonstrate appropriate technical competence & Evidence of development of excellent diagnostic skills & judgement
- Perioperative Management of trauma patients including fractured neck of femur patients
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice
- Broad range of Information Technology skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Able to provide leadership within a team and able to work as a team member
- Ability to self-motivate
- Capacity to communicate effectively
- Capacity to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding
- Contribution to team work (particularly within obstetrics and gynaecology)
- Capacity to manage acute situations under pressure
- Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances
- Capacity to achieve a balance between urgent and important demands
Desirable
- Msc in Trauma and Orthopaedics
- Previous Foundation or Trust Grade doctor in Trauma and Orthopaedics
- Awareness of current relevant strategy Awareness of current relevant strategy and policy developments within the NHS.
- Calm under pressure
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).
