Job summary
The post-holder must hold full registration with the General Medical Council.
The post holder must be up to date with all mandatory and statutory training including ALS Trained with a valid certificate on appointment.
The post is full-time, fixed term contract for 12 months.
The post requires the occupant to be resident during on-call periods.
Salary scale: Nodal Point 4 - local appointment grade code - MT04
Out of hours commitment is applicable.
The post holder must be up to date with all mandatory and statutory training.
This Post is subject to the Trusts terms and conditions that mirror the 2018 junior doctors contract refresh.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will gain clinical and operative skills under the direct supervision of the consultants on the shoulder and elbow teams. The post holder will conduct clinics, operating lists, ward rounds and assist with clinical management with the consultants and on behalf of the consultants' during their absence. The unit offers a broad experience in open and arthroscopic treatment of shoulder and elbow conditions, within an internationally-renowned Academic Shoulder and Elbow Service that leads on high-profile multi-centre translational research projects. There is the potential to attend trauma sessions for the assessment and treatment of complex upper limb conditions in the Oxford Major Trauma Centre.
The post holder will participate within the orthopaedic registrar on call rota, currently:
1:21 Resident on-call 0800-2030
1:21 Non-resident on-call 2000-0800
1:21 Resident on-call 2000-0830
About us
Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre is a teaching hospital and is 1 of 4 sites of the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. It provides a service for the clinical management of musculoskeletal problems its facilities include Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, Rehabilitation and a specialised diagnostic service in Histopathology and Medical Imaging.
There are 5 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 takes 5000 admissions each year, sees 30,000 outpatients, either on the premises or in peripheral clinics, there is a tertiary referral centre for specialist orthopaedics and physical rehabilitation. Patients are referred from the Oxfordshire district, other regions and beyond.
The Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre is a hospital site which has grown considerably over recent years and which is presently generating more work. It is expected that this will continue and promote the development of specialist activity within the field of orthopedics'.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder must hold full registration with the General Medical Council.
The post holder must be up to date with all mandatory and statutory training including ALS Trained with a valid certificate on appointment.
The post is full-time, fixed term contract for 12 months
The post requires the occupant to be resident during on-call periods.
Salary scale: Nodal Point 4 local appointment grade code MT04
Out of hours commitment is applicable.
The post holder must be up to date with all mandatory and statutory training.
This Post is subject to the Trusts terms and conditions that mirror the 2018 junior doctors contract refresh.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder must hold full registration with the General Medical Council.
The post holder must be up to date with all mandatory and statutory training including ALS Trained with a valid certificate on appointment.
The post is full-time, fixed term contract for 12 months
The post requires the occupant to be resident during on-call periods.
Salary scale: Nodal Point 4 local appointment grade code MT04
Out of hours commitment is applicable.
The post holder must be up to date with all mandatory and statutory training.
This Post is subject to the Trusts terms and conditions that mirror the 2018 junior doctors contract refresh.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualifications
- FRCS (T&O) or equivalent
- Previous shoulder and elbow attachment at ST7-8 level
- Full GMC registration with license to practice
- ALS Trained with valid certificate
Desirable
- Higher surgical degree
- Previous Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship
Experience
Essential
- HST post in Orthopaedic
- Competent to perform common shoulder and elbow procedures
- Able to manager patients under consultant supervision
Desirable
- Able to deputise for consultant
Teaching
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and participation in audi
- Commitment to continuing medical education
Desirable
Learning and Development
Essential
- Shows realistic insight into surgery and the demands of a surgical lifestyle
- Shows critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition, commitment to self-directed learning and reflective / analytical approach to practice
Technical Knowledge and Clinical Expertise
Essential
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgment and priorities clinical need
- Demonstrates appropriate technical competence and evidence of development of excellent diagnostic skills and judgement
- Validated logbook documentation of surgical exposure to date
Academic / Research Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management and evidence-based practice.
- Understanding of research principles methodology and ethics, with potential to contribute to research
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
- Evidence of active participation in audit
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Good basic IT skills including word processing and simple databases
Language
Essential
- Demonstrates skills in written and spoken English. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Enquiring, critical and flexible approach to work
Other
Essential
- Driving License
- Reliable work record
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualifications
- FRCS (T&O) or equivalent
- Previous shoulder and elbow attachment at ST7-8 level
- Full GMC registration with license to practice
- ALS Trained with valid certificate
Desirable
- Higher surgical degree
- Previous Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship
Experience
Essential
- HST post in Orthopaedic
- Competent to perform common shoulder and elbow procedures
- Able to manager patients under consultant supervision
Desirable
- Able to deputise for consultant
Teaching
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and participation in audi
- Commitment to continuing medical education
Desirable
Learning and Development
Essential
- Shows realistic insight into surgery and the demands of a surgical lifestyle
- Shows critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition, commitment to self-directed learning and reflective / analytical approach to practice
Technical Knowledge and Clinical Expertise
Essential
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgment and priorities clinical need
- Demonstrates appropriate technical competence and evidence of development of excellent diagnostic skills and judgement
- Validated logbook documentation of surgical exposure to date
Academic / Research Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management and evidence-based practice.
- Understanding of research principles methodology and ethics, with potential to contribute to research
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
- Evidence of active participation in audit
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Good basic IT skills including word processing and simple databases
Language
Essential
- Demonstrates skills in written and spoken English. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Enquiring, critical and flexible approach to work
Other
Essential
- Driving License
- Reliable work record
Desirable
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).
