Job summary
The postholder will be one of a team of 14 Middle Grades with sessions at both Ashford and St. Peter'sHospitals.Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals merged to form a single NHS Trust in 1998. Trauma is primarily carried out on the St. Peter's site. The Ashford site has outpatients and a dedicated orthopaedic ward which isused for joint replacements and other elective surgery.The postholder will participate in the on-call trauma rota.
The Trust was formed by the merger of the two hospitals in 1998. The Ashford/St. Peter's Trust is the largest non-teaching Trust in the region and provides a full range of acute hospitals services. All surgicaland trauma emergencies are admitted into St. Peter's Accident and Emergency Department. There is a 9 bedded ITU service on the St. Peter's site.
Main duties of the job
The main duties and responsibilities of the appointee will be:To provide Senior Middle Grade cover for all orthopaedics duties asdetailed below including participating in the on-call rota.To work with the existing orthopaedic surgeons across both Ashford andSt. Peter's Hospitals to provide an efficient and effective orthopaedicservice.To provide inpatients, day case and outpatients care for the patientsrequiring elective and emergency orthopaedic surgery, in accordance withthe Trust contractual obligations.To adopt a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your careand in partnership with other colleagues working in the speciality for theproper function of the department.The Clinical Fellow would undertake to ensure that clinical audit was anongoing programme and that agreed actions required as indicated fromaudit were implemented.
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- On-site Nurseries
- On-site staff cafes
- On-site parking
- Support in career development
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics
Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES OF THE POSTThe post-holder will be required to be a non-resident on-call in rotation with the other SpRs.Office accommodation and secretarial support is provided.The Middle Grades in the department are expected to arrange and cover each others duties and on-callcommitments during periods of absence.The post-holder undertakes, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies andunforeseen circumstances.The main duties and responsibilities of the appointee will be:To work with the orthopaedic surgeons across both Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals to provide anefficient and effective orthopaedic service.To provide inpatients, day case and outpatients care for the patients requiring elective emergencyorthopaedic surgery, in accordance with the Trust contractual obligations.To adopt a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge and in partnership with othercolleagues working in the speciality for the proper function of the department to which he/she isappointed.To ensure that clinical audit was an ongoing programme and that agreed actions required as indicatedfrom audit were implemented.
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES OF THE POSTThe post-holder will be required to be a non-resident on-call in rotation with the other SpRs.Office accommodation and secretarial support is provided.The Middle Grades in the department are expected to arrange and cover each others duties and on-callcommitments during periods of absence.The post-holder undertakes, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies andunforeseen circumstances.The main duties and responsibilities of the appointee will be:To work with the orthopaedic surgeons across both Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals to provide anefficient and effective orthopaedic service.To provide inpatients, day case and outpatients care for the patients requiring elective emergencyorthopaedic surgery, in accordance with the Trust contractual obligations.To adopt a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge and in partnership with othercolleagues working in the speciality for the proper function of the department to which he/she isappointed.To ensure that clinical audit was an ongoing programme and that agreed actions required as indicatedfrom audit were implemented.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Previous experience in Middle Grade Orthopaedics. ? Significant clinical experience (SPR level or above) including orthopaedic Surgery and Outpatients. ? Evidence of continuing Medical education. ? Capable of Independent operating
Desirable
- Experience in all aspects of Orthopaedics & Traumatology
skills
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate, in relation to people who use Trust and other related services: ? You have knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights and the competencies appropriate to your role to support their diverse needs and human rights. ? You are able to communicate effectively with them and with other staff to ensure that their care, treatment and support are not compromised. ? You have a good understanding of their communication, physical & emotional needs; can identify their individual needs and preferences, their changing needs and recognise and promote their independence. ? Ability and willingness to teach trainees and other staff
Desirable
- Communications course Good IT skills Research experience Formal training in teaching
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Previous experience in Middle Grade Orthopaedics. ? Significant clinical experience (SPR level or above) including orthopaedic Surgery and Outpatients. ? Evidence of continuing Medical education. ? Capable of Independent operating
Desirable
- Experience in all aspects of Orthopaedics & Traumatology
skills
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate, in relation to people who use Trust and other related services: ? You have knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights and the competencies appropriate to your role to support their diverse needs and human rights. ? You are able to communicate effectively with them and with other staff to ensure that their care, treatment and support are not compromised. ? You have a good understanding of their communication, physical & emotional needs; can identify their individual needs and preferences, their changing needs and recognise and promote their independence. ? Ability and willingness to teach trainees and other staff
Desirable
- Communications course Good IT skills Research experience Formal training in teaching
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
