University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Specialty Doctor - Trauma & Orthopaedics - RLI

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Job summary

We are seeking a Specialty Doctor with a keen interest of developing their skills within the Trauma and Orthopaedic team based at Royal Lancaster Infirmary. In return we will provide expert supervision and opportunity for additional training as appropriately required. The post holder will undertake 10 PAs + 2PA's. On-calls will be at Royal Lancaster Infirmary, a level-two trauma centre, on a 1 in 10 non-resident basis. You will be required to travel between sites to our Westmorland General Hospital ( Currently undergoing a multimillion pound redevelopment where further plans to grow this into our Elective Hub are evidently underway).

You will work as part of our team delivering high quality Orthopaedic care.

Main duties of the job

You will take a role in quite possibly one of the most beautiful regions of England, often accompanied on your journey around the bay area is a stunning landscape. Holiday makers are attracted here by the stunning scenery, the wealth of leisure activities and the multitude of good places to eat and drink.

Our Team consists of 14 Orthopaedic Consultants, 1 Associate Specialist, 7 middle-grade Speciality Doctors, 3 SPRs (ST3), 1 International Fellow, 2 CT's, two foundation year 2 doctors and 2Advanced Nurse Practitioners, and 2 trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioners.

You will be required to work on a 1:10 non-resident on call rota, work alongside a dedicated Consultant in clinics and theatres on at least 2 of our sites including trauma. You will rotate throughout the department developing skills in all areas of Trauma and Orthopaedics. You will have many an opportunity to take on extended department roles of interest while participating in audit and multidisciplinary forums where you will strengthen organisational and leadership skills.

Our strong ties with Lancaster University offer great opportunities to get involved with teaching medical students and with research. You will be supported in developing an appropriate Personal Development Plan and encouraged to work toward maximising academic achievements. Some of the recent post holders have worked towards their FRCS (Tr & Orth) exams whist in post and have successfully obtained CESR.

About us

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Details

Date posted

22 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

Depending on experience per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

331-L0450425

Job locations

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP


Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
  • MRCS or equivalent medical qualification
  • Demonstration of intent to work towards passing the FRCS (T&O) exam
  • Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies (as evidenced by FPCC / alternative certificate) by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
  • Ability to work within a multidisciplinary environment
  • Wide range of training in Trauma & Orthopaedics
  • Evidence of completion of audits
  • Understanding of research methodology and ethics
  • Evidence of peer reviewed publications in orthopaedics / trauma
  • Presentations in accredited professional meetings
  • Commitment to teaching and training undergraduate, postgraduate, nursing and allied health professionals
  • Ability to communicate well and work as a team with consultant colleagues and other professionals
  • Willingness to be involved in service development.
  • Keen, energetic and enthusiastic in all aspects of orthopaedic surgery
  • A willingness to observe Trust policies and guidelines in all aspects of clinical practice
  • Regular attendance and participation at audit meetings
  • Participation in annual appraisal and Personal development plan review
  • Ability to communicate effectively, with patients, relatives and staf
  • Able to maintain good working relations with a broad range of colleagues
  • Ability to lead where appropriate
  • Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues, both medical and others. Willingness to be flexible to meet the clinical demands of the service and recognise the needs of other collegues

Desirable

  • Evidence of completed and presented audit experience
  • MSc, MCh, or an equivalent appropriate higher surgical qualification
  • Higher surgical training in Orthopaedics within a recognised programme
  • Participation in research
  • Evidence of teaching undergraduates
  • Ability to impart knowledge and teach skills to others
  • Experience of "problem based learning" systems
  • Membership of appropriate professional societies
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
  • MRCS or equivalent medical qualification
  • Demonstration of intent to work towards passing the FRCS (T&O) exam
  • Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies (as evidenced by FPCC / alternative certificate) by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
  • Ability to work within a multidisciplinary environment
  • Wide range of training in Trauma & Orthopaedics
  • Evidence of completion of audits
  • Understanding of research methodology and ethics
  • Evidence of peer reviewed publications in orthopaedics / trauma
  • Presentations in accredited professional meetings
  • Commitment to teaching and training undergraduate, postgraduate, nursing and allied health professionals
  • Ability to communicate well and work as a team with consultant colleagues and other professionals
  • Willingness to be involved in service development.
  • Keen, energetic and enthusiastic in all aspects of orthopaedic surgery
  • A willingness to observe Trust policies and guidelines in all aspects of clinical practice
  • Regular attendance and participation at audit meetings
  • Participation in annual appraisal and Personal development plan review
  • Ability to communicate effectively, with patients, relatives and staf
  • Able to maintain good working relations with a broad range of colleagues
  • Ability to lead where appropriate
  • Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues, both medical and others. Willingness to be flexible to meet the clinical demands of the service and recognise the needs of other collegues

Desirable

  • Evidence of completed and presented audit experience
  • MSc, MCh, or an equivalent appropriate higher surgical qualification
  • Higher surgical training in Orthopaedics within a recognised programme
  • Participation in research
  • Evidence of teaching undergraduates
  • Ability to impart knowledge and teach skills to others
  • Experience of "problem based learning" systems
  • Membership of appropriate professional societies

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP


Employer's website

https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP


Employer's website

https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Service Manager

Mrs Lisa Winn

lisa.winn@mbht.nhs.uk

07929840484

Details

Date posted

22 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

Depending on experience per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

331-L0450425

Job locations

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP


Supporting documents

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