Job summary
The post attracts 10 basic sessions with a 1 in 11 middle-grade on-call commitment and prospective cover for the other Specialty Doctors. The on-call frequency is 1:11. There is also a 2% on-call availability supplement.
The middle grade staff provide on-call cover on all Fridays to enable the specialist trainees to attend the regional teaching program at Leicester.
The Practitioner will be expected, in the normal run of his/her duties, and within his/her contract and job description, to cover for the occasional brief absence of colleagues as far as this is practicable, e.g unforeseen sickness.
Only 4 Middle Grade Doctors within Orthopaedics will be permitted leave at any one time.
Main duties of the job
The Specialty Doctor will be responsible for the management of elective and Day Cases including looking after in-patients. The commitments also involve clinics, theatres, ward work and looking after all critically ill patients.
Trauma hot weeks are shared by 2 consultant teams doing alternate days. This is in 6 weekly cycles. The specialty doctor attached to a consultant team will be expected to mirror the activities of the consultant. The specialty doctors do prospective cover for on call activities.
The main site of duty is Pilgrim Hospital; however, the doctor is expected to have peripheral commitments at any other site within ULHT. The doctor is also expected to travel once a week to Grantham along with consultant they are attached to for elective surgery. There is a separate on-call team at Grantham to look after the elective patients.
The Specialty Doctor will be expected to travel to other sites and support the Consultant in theatre, clinics, ward duties and deal with all the peri-operative care of the elective patients on the ward.
Dealing with all peri-operative problems of the Orthopaedic patients on the ward, escalating to medical / surgical / tertiary referrals as necessary. Providing comprehensive care on the ward is a core activity of the job in addition to supporting teams in theatre and on the ward.
About us
LINCOLNSHIRE
Lincolnshire is highly rated for education, from nursery through to secondary school, and has a growing university culture. South Lincolnshire has retained the grammar school system, and has a reputation for providing excellent state school education.
There are many places of interest to visit in Lincolnshire, including motor racing at Cadwell Park, lakes for sailing, some of the best coarse fishing in the country and horse racing at Market Rasen. There are a number of historic architectural gems including Lincoln Cathedral, Lincoln Castle, Tattershall Castle, Belton House, Belvoir Castle, and the Boston Stump.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Facilitating Trust objectives in delivery of excellent medical care that includes VTE assessments, dementia screening, EDDs and any other ad hoc duties commensurate with the post.
Provide cover for ward and Accident and Emergency on a sessional basis.
Work with colleagues to provide a coordinated and professional service to all patients.
To actively participate in clinical audit and take responsibility for planning Audit programs.
To undertake research under supervision at Pilgrim Hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Facilitating Trust objectives in delivery of excellent medical care that includes VTE assessments, dementia screening, EDDs and any other ad hoc duties commensurate with the post.
Provide cover for ward and Accident and Emergency on a sessional basis.
Work with colleagues to provide a coordinated and professional service to all patients.
To actively participate in clinical audit and take responsibility for planning Audit programs.
To undertake research under supervision at Pilgrim Hospital.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- All round experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics
- An understanding to treat critically ill patients in surgical practice
- A minimum of 3 years' medical work post registration
- A minimum of 12 months experience in Orthopaedics
Desirable
- Experience in managing common trauma
- Experience in Arthroscopy
- Recent appraisal if in a non-training job
Motivation
Essential
- Personal integrity and reliability. Committed to continual learning
- Relates effectively with professional colleagues at all times
Management and Clinical Governance
Essential
- An understanding of clinical governance and clinical effectiveness
- Willingness to work as a member of the teams and to share administrative responsibility
- Willingness to work as a member of the teams and to share administrative responsibility
Desirable
- Familiarity with issues of service organisation and development
- Some administrative experience
Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of and commitment to clinical audit
- Willingness to participate in relevant audit activities
- An understanding of research ethics
Desirable
- Evidence of experience in audit or quality improvement
- Appropriate scientific publications
- A willingness to undertake or participate in research activity
Teaching
Essential
- Understanding of the needs of trainees
Desirable
- Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching
- Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
Communication Skills
Essential
- Clear, fluent and articulate in verbal and written presentation
- Able to demonstrate flexibility to meet demands of the service
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- All round experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics
- An understanding to treat critically ill patients in surgical practice
- A minimum of 3 years' medical work post registration
- A minimum of 12 months experience in Orthopaedics
Desirable
- Experience in managing common trauma
- Experience in Arthroscopy
- Recent appraisal if in a non-training job
Motivation
Essential
- Personal integrity and reliability. Committed to continual learning
- Relates effectively with professional colleagues at all times
Management and Clinical Governance
Essential
- An understanding of clinical governance and clinical effectiveness
- Willingness to work as a member of the teams and to share administrative responsibility
- Willingness to work as a member of the teams and to share administrative responsibility
Desirable
- Familiarity with issues of service organisation and development
- Some administrative experience
Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of and commitment to clinical audit
- Willingness to participate in relevant audit activities
- An understanding of research ethics
Desirable
- Evidence of experience in audit or quality improvement
- Appropriate scientific publications
- A willingness to undertake or participate in research activity
Teaching
Essential
- Understanding of the needs of trainees
Desirable
- Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching
- Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
Communication Skills
Essential
- Clear, fluent and articulate in verbal and written presentation
- Able to demonstrate flexibility to meet demands of the service
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
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).
