Job summary
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
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be one of a team of 16 Middle Grades with sessions at both Ashford and St.Peter's Hospitals.Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals merged to form a single NHS Trust in 1998. Trauma is primarily carriedout 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.
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, 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 Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The main duties and responsibilities of the appointee will be:To provide Senior Middle Grade cover for all orthopaedics duties as detailed below, includingparticipating in the on-call rota.To work with the existing orthopaedic surgeons across both Ashford andSt. Peters Hospitals to provide an efficient 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.The new Clinical Fellow is required to adopt a continuing responsibility for the care of patients inhis/her charge and in partnership with other colleagues working in the speciality for the properfunction of the department to which he/she is appointed.The Clinical Fellow would undertake to ensure that clinical audit was an on-going programme andthat agreed actions required as indicated from audit were implemented.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main duties and responsibilities of the appointee will be:To provide Senior Middle Grade cover for all orthopaedics duties as detailed below, includingparticipating in the on-call rota.To work with the existing orthopaedic surgeons across both Ashford andSt. Peters Hospitals to provide an efficient 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.The new Clinical Fellow is required to adopt a continuing responsibility for the care of patients inhis/her charge and in partnership with other colleagues working in the speciality for the properfunction of the department to which he/she is appointed.The Clinical Fellow would undertake to ensure that clinical audit was an on-going programme andthat agreed actions required as indicated from audit were implemented.
Person Specification
Attitude, Behaviour and Values
Essential
- Always puts patients first o Customer service focus o Willing and able to take personal responsibility o Demonstrates passion for excellence o Seeks out and takes opportunities for improving the service offered o Takes pride in their work and their team o Flexible in their attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives o Respects, values and cares for others o Supports learning and development of self and others o Supports and promotes equality and diversity
Desirable
- Experience in developing effective and collaborative working relationships
Qualifications and Further Training
Essential
- o Full GMC Registration o Full MRCS o ATLS
Desirable
- An additional higher qualification. FRCS (orth) or equivalent
Person Specification
Attitude, Behaviour and Values
Essential
- Always puts patients first o Customer service focus o Willing and able to take personal responsibility o Demonstrates passion for excellence o Seeks out and takes opportunities for improving the service offered o Takes pride in their work and their team o Flexible in their attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives o Respects, values and cares for others o Supports learning and development of self and others o Supports and promotes equality and diversity
Desirable
- Experience in developing effective and collaborative working relationships
Qualifications and Further Training
Essential
- o Full GMC Registration o Full MRCS o ATLS
Desirable
- An additional higher qualification. FRCS (orth) or equivalent
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).
