Job summary
This post is designed to help those interested in a career in Orthopaedics to develop their skills and experience before entry into specialist training. The clinical duties of this post are equivalent to a FY2/CT1/CT2 Level Doctor. The postholders will have the opportunity to develop their operative, audit and research skills at one of the most prestigious dedicated orthopaedic units in the UK.
Candidates must hold a valid ALS certificate.
Main duties of the job
This post is a Foundation Year 2 Deanery gap. The appointee is to start as soon as possible until 6th August 2024. The post holder will work as part of a team with surgeons led by consultants. The duties will be to cover the specialities of Hip and Knee and a crosscover into the subspecialities of orthopaedic subspecialities, Rheumatology, Rehabilitation and Spinal. Daily support to the orthopaedic services in carrying out the daily ward rounds, patient admissions, orthopaedic POAC out-patient clinics, and opportunities for operating theatre sessions.
There are research opportunities to get involved in, to bolster your CV and improve your portfolio with many trials and audits coming from the hospital.
their time in post and will be encouraged to undertake research activities under the supervision of their consultant.
There is a contractual obligation on employers to monitor working hours through robust local monitoring arrangements supported by national guidance, and on individual doctors to co-operate with those monitoring arrangements.
The Junior Doctor will be required to work a duty rota. The current rota is a 1:15 full shift F2/CT/IMT/GPvts tier rota. The post holder will work alongside the foundation-tier doctors, SpR3-8 on the orthopaedic wards and be responsible for sharing the ward workload. The appointee will need to hold a valid ALS certificate from the start of their contract.
About us
Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre is a prestigious Orthopaedic teaching hospital, part of the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We provide academically led acute and specialist Orthopaedic services over a large catchment area around Oxfordshire and throughout the UK.
We provide top quality patient care, and world re-known research across 4 sites:
- Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre
- John Radcliffe Hospital (Major trauma centre)
- Churchill Hospital
- Horton Hospital
The centre is housed on the same grounds as the Botnar Research Institute- leading experts in the field of musculoskeletal research. It also has clinical and research links with the John Radcliffe Hospital Trauma department. All three centres receive support from NIHR and the Medical Research Council.
We provide a service for the clinical management of musculoskeletal problems encompassing Orthopaedics, Sarcoma and Bone Oncology, Rheumatology, Rehabilitation and a specialised diagnostic and interventional service in Histopathology and Medical Imaging.
There are 3 orthopaedic in-patient wards, 1 in-patient bone infection unit, HDU/Recovery with an overall total of 196 beds, 8 operating theatres and a purpose built day surgery unit. The hospital averages 5000 admissions each year. It has no emergency department but is a tertiary referral centre for specialist orthopaedics and physical rehabilitation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is fixed term contract. To commence as soon as possible, until 11th August 2024
This post is governed by the terms and conditions of service for NHS doctors and dentists in Training (England) refresh 2018.
The post requires the occupant to be resident during on-call periods.
Normal working day: 0800-1700
Long day emergency bleep holder: 0800-2100
Weekend emergency bleep holder: Sat/Sun 0800-1700 or 0800-2100
Nights: 2030-0830
The post-holder must hold full registration with the General Medical Council.
The post-holder must hold a valid ALS certificate on appointment.
Salary Grade: Nodal Point 2 MT02 local appointment grade code.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is fixed term contract. To commence as soon as possible, until 11th August 2024
This post is governed by the terms and conditions of service for NHS doctors and dentists in Training (England) refresh 2018.
The post requires the occupant to be resident during on-call periods.
Normal working day: 0800-1700
Long day emergency bleep holder: 0800-2100
Weekend emergency bleep holder: Sat/Sun 0800-1700 or 0800-2100
Nights: 2030-0830
The post-holder must hold full registration with the General Medical Council.
The post-holder must hold a valid ALS certificate on appointment.
Salary Grade: Nodal Point 2 MT02 local appointment grade code.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent completed pre-registration year
- Training in the initial assessment and care of the acutely ill patient
- Current full GMC registration with licence to practice
- ALS valid certificate
- NHS Experience
Desirable
- Studying towards MRCS or MRCP
Knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate knowledge of basic orthopaedics.
- Ability and willingness to learn from all sources.
- Knowledge of own limitations. Sound basic clinical skills.
- Competent in history taking and examination skills.
- Achievement of Foundation Programme 1 competencies
Desirable
- Achievement of Foundation Programme 2 competencies /Certificate of Completion of Foundation Programme or Equivalent Competent in joint aspiration, regional anaesthesia and suturing skills.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to establish good working relationships with other members of the multidisciplinary team
- Excellent oral and written Communication skills.
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to function calmly and effectively under pressure
- Willing to seek help from colleagues when appropriate
- Flexibility, Enthusiasm, Probity
- Commitment to continuing personal development
Audit
Essential
- Understands principles of Medical Audit
Desirable
- Previous audit projects completed.
Research
Desirable
- Involvement in research projects
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent completed pre-registration year
- Training in the initial assessment and care of the acutely ill patient
- Current full GMC registration with licence to practice
- ALS valid certificate
- NHS Experience
Desirable
- Studying towards MRCS or MRCP
Knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate knowledge of basic orthopaedics.
- Ability and willingness to learn from all sources.
- Knowledge of own limitations. Sound basic clinical skills.
- Competent in history taking and examination skills.
- Achievement of Foundation Programme 1 competencies
Desirable
- Achievement of Foundation Programme 2 competencies /Certificate of Completion of Foundation Programme or Equivalent Competent in joint aspiration, regional anaesthesia and suturing skills.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to establish good working relationships with other members of the multidisciplinary team
- Excellent oral and written Communication skills.
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to function calmly and effectively under pressure
- Willing to seek help from colleagues when appropriate
- Flexibility, Enthusiasm, Probity
- Commitment to continuing personal development
Audit
Essential
- Understands principles of Medical Audit
Desirable
- Previous audit projects completed.
Research
Desirable
- Involvement in research 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).
