Job summary
Applicants are invited to apply for the post of Senior Clinical Fellow in Trauma & Orthopaedics at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton. Applicants must hold FRCS and have at least 4 years' experience at a senior level in Trauma and Orthopaedics .
Main duties of the job
The main site for this post will be at Queen's Hospital, Burton on Trent although there will be an element of cross cover.
This post will be 1 of 10 middle grade doctors in the Department. The successful applicant would be expected and encouraged to develop special interests, which will fit well with the current and future needs of the Department. He/she will be expected to become involved in all aspects of the Department including teaching, audit and research and participate in the out of hour's rota.
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
- On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts about our Trust:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
- We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There are opportunities to learn in all sub specialties such as, elective and trauma surgery. hip and knee arthroplasty, upper limb procedures, foot and ankle and hand procedures.
The T&O Department have recently opened a Treatment Centre for arthroplasty surgery in a brand new bespoke dedicated arthroplasty unit which is ring fenced for T&O elective surgery.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There are opportunities to learn in all sub specialties such as, elective and trauma surgery. hip and knee arthroplasty, upper limb procedures, foot and ankle and hand procedures.
The T&O Department have recently opened a Treatment Centre for arthroplasty surgery in a brand new bespoke dedicated arthroplasty unit which is ring fenced for T&O elective surgery.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCS/MBBS or equivalent
- MCH Orth / MS
Desirable
Eligibility
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise at time of application
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of Trauma & Orthopaedics & evidence of an understanding of its application
- Experience in making clinical decisions & managing risk
Desirable
Clinical Governance/Impr. qual. of patient care
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of the principles of research
- Evidence of interest & experience in teaching junior doctors and medical students
- Evidence of active participation in audit
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements relevant to Trauma & Orthopaedics
Experience
Essential
- 4 years in a relevant specialty or equivalent experience & competencies (SHO level)
Desirable
- 1 yrs experience in T&O at Registrar level
Health
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice)
Clinical knowledge & skills
Essential
- Experience in making clinical decisions & managing risk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCS/MBBS or equivalent
- MCH Orth / MS
Desirable
Eligibility
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise at time of application
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of Trauma & Orthopaedics & evidence of an understanding of its application
- Experience in making clinical decisions & managing risk
Desirable
Clinical Governance/Impr. qual. of patient care
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of the principles of research
- Evidence of interest & experience in teaching junior doctors and medical students
- Evidence of active participation in audit
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements relevant to Trauma & Orthopaedics
Experience
Essential
- 4 years in a relevant specialty or equivalent experience & competencies (SHO level)
Desirable
- 1 yrs experience in T&O at Registrar level
Health
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice)
Clinical knowledge & skills
Essential
- Experience in making clinical decisions & managing risk
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).
