Job summary
We are hoping to appoint a number of Trust Doctor in Trauma and Orthopaedics at Core Trainee level at Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust.
The posts are intended to provide additional experience in Trauma and Orthopaedics to enable a more informed career choice for the future and to enable successful application into a Core Training (CT1-2) or Specialty Training (ST1-2) position in Trauma and Orthopaedics.
Whilst this is not a recognised training post, every effort is made to provide the postholder with all the opportunities to train and help further their career.
There is a comprehensive induction and regular weekly teaching with the intention that the service commitment, supervision level and educational opportunities will be equivalent to that of our existing trainees and is equivalent to a training post in every way.
Our department is renowned for the training and support.
Each post carries an educational commitment from the Department of T&O. Every junior doctor is given an Assigned Educational Supervisor and a Clinical Supervisor and is expected to complete regular workplace-based assessments to ensure that portfolios are kept up to date and subsequent applications into formal national training schemes have a higher chance of success.
Main duties of the job
Whilst this is not a recognised training post, every effort is made to provide the postholder with all the opportunities to train and help further their career.
In addition, there are a number of research and academic opportunities available for successful candidates. There are several ongoing audit projects and original studies.
The post holder will participate in the first on call rota for trauma and orthopaedics. They will be responsible for the T&O in-patients and have opportunities for dedicated training in elective and emergency theatre alongside specialist and general fracture clinics.
This is a Full-Time post providing with basic hours of 40 hours per week, but applicants wishing to work part-time are also encouraged to apply and rotas will be adjusted accordingly, and by negotiation with appointees.
The post holder must be fully registered with GMC and hold a current license to practice.
All medical staff employed by the Trust are expected to comply with regional and appropriate Trust health and safety policies.
The Foundation Trust aims to design and implement services, policies and measures that meet the diverse needs of our service, population and workforce, ensuring that none are placed at a disadvantage over others.
About us
CHFT is an integrated Trust of 6,500+ colleagues providing hospital and community services to patients and communities across Calderdale and Kirklees. We are rated as 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission, are a top performing Trust for Elective Recovery, Emergency and Cancer Care and widely acknowledged as a national digital lead when it comes to caring for people across our local and regional systems.
Our people are at the core of everything we do, hence our commitment to One Culture of Care. Our focus is to care for and support each other in order to provide outstanding compassionate care to our patients. That is why we are looking for an inclusive collaborative, creative, innovative and compassionate leader to join us in this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The posts are intended to provide additional experience in Trauma and Orthopaedics to enable a more informed career choice for the future and to enable successful application into a Core Training (CT1-2) or Specialty Training (ST1-2) position in Trauma and Orthopaedics.
Whilst this is not a recognised training post, every effort is made to provide the postholder with all the opportunities to train and help further their career.
There is a comprehensive induction and regular weekly teaching with the intention that the service commitment, supervision level and educational opportunities will be equivalent to that of our existing trainees and is equivalent to a training post in every way.
Our department is renowned for the training and support.
Each post carries an educational commitment from the Department of T&O. Every junior doctor is given an Assigned Educational Supervisor and a Clinical Supervisor and is expected to complete regular workplace-based assessments to ensure that portfolios are kept up to date and subsequent applications into formal national training schemes have a higher chance of success.
In addition, there are a number of research and academic opportunities available for successful candidates. There are several ongoing audit projects and original studies.
The post holder will participate in the first on call rota for trauma and orthopaedics. They will be responsible for the T&O in-patients and have opportunities for dedicated training in elective and emergency theatre alongside specialist and general fracture clinics.
This is a Full-Time post providing with basic hours of 40 hours per week, but applicants wishing to work part-time are also encouraged to apply and rotas will be adjusted accordingly, and by negotiation with appointees.
The post holder must be fully registered with GMC and hold a current license to practice
Job description
Job responsibilities
The posts are intended to provide additional experience in Trauma and Orthopaedics to enable a more informed career choice for the future and to enable successful application into a Core Training (CT1-2) or Specialty Training (ST1-2) position in Trauma and Orthopaedics.
Whilst this is not a recognised training post, every effort is made to provide the postholder with all the opportunities to train and help further their career.
There is a comprehensive induction and regular weekly teaching with the intention that the service commitment, supervision level and educational opportunities will be equivalent to that of our existing trainees and is equivalent to a training post in every way.
Our department is renowned for the training and support.
Each post carries an educational commitment from the Department of T&O. Every junior doctor is given an Assigned Educational Supervisor and a Clinical Supervisor and is expected to complete regular workplace-based assessments to ensure that portfolios are kept up to date and subsequent applications into formal national training schemes have a higher chance of success.
In addition, there are a number of research and academic opportunities available for successful candidates. There are several ongoing audit projects and original studies.
The post holder will participate in the first on call rota for trauma and orthopaedics. They will be responsible for the T&O in-patients and have opportunities for dedicated training in elective and emergency theatre alongside specialist and general fracture clinics.
This is a Full-Time post providing with basic hours of 40 hours per week, but applicants wishing to work part-time are also encouraged to apply and rotas will be adjusted accordingly, and by negotiation with appointees.
The post holder must be fully registered with GMC and hold a current license to practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Applicants must be Registered with the General Medical Council and hold a Licence to Practise
Desirable
Experience and Achievements
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of the Trauma & Orthopaedic specialty
Desirable
- Understanding current issues within Trauma & Orthopaedics and the future direction of the specialty
- Understanding current issues within the wider NHS
- Attendance at a recognised management course
- Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff
Desirable
- Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
- Training in clinical and educational supervision
- Attendance at a teaching course
- Formal qualification in teaching/education
Audit and Research
Essential
- Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects
Desirable
- Critical Appraisal Skills
- Evidence of knowledge of research methodology
Disposition-Adjustment/Attitude/Commitment
Essential
- Good communication and empathy skills with patients
- Evidence of willingness to participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment to provide an integrated service
- Ability to work as a member of a team, both through communication and sharing workload
- Ability to manage high pressure situations e.g. clinical crisis
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload and co-ordinate staff
- Ability to integrate the care of a patient by many and various other clinical staff
- Willingness to work flexibly to deliver clinically effective and cost effective healthcare
Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities
Desirable
- Evidence of continual learning and development
- Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others
- Evidence of innovation
- Ability to use a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation software, email and internet browser
General
Essential
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
- For areas requiring EPP Clearance (Exposure Prone Procedures), this will also be a requirement of the health screening
- An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required with the Disclosure and Barring Service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Applicants must be Registered with the General Medical Council and hold a Licence to Practise
Desirable
Experience and Achievements
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of the Trauma & Orthopaedic specialty
Desirable
- Understanding current issues within Trauma & Orthopaedics and the future direction of the specialty
- Understanding current issues within the wider NHS
- Attendance at a recognised management course
- Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff
Desirable
- Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
- Training in clinical and educational supervision
- Attendance at a teaching course
- Formal qualification in teaching/education
Audit and Research
Essential
- Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects
Desirable
- Critical Appraisal Skills
- Evidence of knowledge of research methodology
Disposition-Adjustment/Attitude/Commitment
Essential
- Good communication and empathy skills with patients
- Evidence of willingness to participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment to provide an integrated service
- Ability to work as a member of a team, both through communication and sharing workload
- Ability to manage high pressure situations e.g. clinical crisis
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload and co-ordinate staff
- Ability to integrate the care of a patient by many and various other clinical staff
- Willingness to work flexibly to deliver clinically effective and cost effective healthcare
Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities
Desirable
- Evidence of continual learning and development
- Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others
- Evidence of innovation
- Ability to use a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation software, email and internet browser
General
Essential
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
- For areas requiring EPP Clearance (Exposure Prone Procedures), this will also be a requirement of the health screening
- An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required with the Disclosure and Barring Service
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).
