Job summary
NORTH BRISTOL NHS TRUST Southmead Hospital Trauma Fellow (FULL TIME)
We wish to appoint one Trauma Fellow (post CCT level) in Trauma and Orthopedics, to commence in February 2024 for 6 months.
This post is based at The Brunel Building at the newly built Southmead Hospital. The post holder will be required to work flexibly within the department.
The successful candidate will have completed all Consultant level training and hold the FRCS Orth exam or equivalent with a demonstrated interest in Trauma. It is desirable for the candidate to have a higher degree or several publications within the last 2 years. They should have already completed one post Consultant level training Fellowship.
Our Trauma fellows are expected to support the on call rota which enables an uplift of payment to:
On-call SalaryST3-5 ST6+£68,677.12 £78,387.42
Main duties of the job
The appointment is based within the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at North Bristol NHS Trust. The Trauma service is based at the New Southmead Hospital which opened in May 2014.
About us
The North Bristol Orthopaedic Department currently delivers patient care to the local population of approximately 500,000 (pop.) and to the South West England Major Trauma Network as one of the two Major Trauma Centres. The Trust is a regional centre of Neurosurgery and Plastic surgery including the provision of than Orthoplastic service. It also provides a tertiary referral service for the South West for pelvic and acetabular fractures.
Candidates must have, or be eligible for, GMC registration that allows them to work in posts that are not recognised for training.
This post is not yet recognised for training and does not yet have postgraduate deanery approval. However, the job is educationally sound. It is desirable that candidates have experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices or equivalent.
Please note, North Bristol NHS Trust does not pay any interview/relocation expenses in connection with this post.
Late applications will not be accepted
NBT IS COMMITTED TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointment is based within the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Avon Orthopaedic Centre at North Bristol NHS Trust.
The North Bristol Orthopaedic Department currently delivers patient care to the catchment area of approximately 500,000 (pop.), which is expanding. The Trust is a regional centre of Neurosurgery and Plastic Surgery.
A tertiary referral service for the South West for pelvic and acetabular fractures and for spinal injuries and deformities is provided.
Orthopaedic services including elective procedures (except complex spinal) are provided at the Brunel Building at the new Southmead Hospital. The new hospital provides the main elective orthopaedic service for Bristol & Weston and colleagues from neighbouring Trusts (UBHT & WAHT)hold honorary contracts with NBT and have sessions at Southmead.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointment is based within the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Avon Orthopaedic Centre at North Bristol NHS Trust.
The North Bristol Orthopaedic Department currently delivers patient care to the catchment area of approximately 500,000 (pop.), which is expanding. The Trust is a regional centre of Neurosurgery and Plastic Surgery.
A tertiary referral service for the South West for pelvic and acetabular fractures and for spinal injuries and deformities is provided.
Orthopaedic services including elective procedures (except complex spinal) are provided at the Brunel Building at the new Southmead Hospital. The new hospital provides the main elective orthopaedic service for Bristol & Weston and colleagues from neighbouring Trusts (UBHT & WAHT)hold honorary contracts with NBT and have sessions at Southmead.
Person Specification
Qualification & Registration
Essential
- FRCS (ORTH) or equivalent
- Maintain Full registration with the GMC
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS)
Training & Experience
Essential
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent)
- Minimum of 7years postgraduate experience including four years as an orthopaedic trainee in an approved training post, or equivalent. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential.
- Completion of all Consultant level training
- Completed at least one post Consultant level training fellowship
- Expressed Trauma interest
Desirable
Management Audit Training
Essential
- Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career
- Experience in audit project and written
Research Teaching Publications
Essential
- Proven teaching ability
- Proven research activity
Desirable
- Proven track record in research
- Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Good written communication skills
- Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
Person Specification
Qualification & Registration
Essential
- FRCS (ORTH) or equivalent
- Maintain Full registration with the GMC
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS)
Training & Experience
Essential
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent)
- Minimum of 7years postgraduate experience including four years as an orthopaedic trainee in an approved training post, or equivalent. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential.
- Completion of all Consultant level training
- Completed at least one post Consultant level training fellowship
- Expressed Trauma interest
Desirable
Management Audit Training
Essential
- Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career
- Experience in audit project and written
Research Teaching Publications
Essential
- Proven teaching ability
- Proven research activity
Desirable
- Proven track record in research
- Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Good written communication skills
- Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
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
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).
