Clinical Fellow in Trauma & Orthopaedics

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

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Job summary

Clinical Trauma Fellow

The successful candidate will join an existing team of enthusiastic and motivated Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons and Consultant Orthogeriatricians, covering general trauma, limb reconstruction surgery and specialist hand and wrist services, and other orthopaedic sub-specialties. The service covers two orthopaedic wards and daily trauma surgery at the Bristol Royal Infirmary (BRI).

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide ward-based care supporting the Orthopaedic Trauma Care service and the OrthoGeriatric Liaison Service, oncall for general trauma, particularly for fractured neck of femur and community trauma; in addition to ward work the post holder will be encouraged to develop their clinical, surgical and professional skills with a view to progressing towards the level of a middle grade surgeon. Involvement in clinical audit, quality improvement projects and teaching is also strongly encouraged.

The successful candidate will work at SHO level on a full shift pattern with participation in the SHO oncall rota (band 2B).

The clinical role involves working in the department of T&O in the adult trauma unit as part of the Severn Major Trauma Network. The adult service is comprised of 12 full time consultants, 8 specialist registrars, 3 core surgical trainees and 6 foundation 1 and 2 doctors as well as clinical education fellows, a limb reconstruction fellow and upper limb fellow. The BRI is a Trauma unit and receives referrals from across the region for complex trauma and orthopaedic reconstruction of the upper and lower limbs and the Bristol Children's Hospital (BCH) is a paediatric Major Trauma Centre. The on call duties involve covering the BCH out of hours and on weekends.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Date posted

08 May 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£43,923 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-S-3790-KB-B

Job locations

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Upper Maudlin Street

Bristol

BS2 8HW

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description including the main responsibilities and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description including the main responsibilities and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification
GMC registration
Recent completion of recognised Foundation Programme or equivalent
Minimum 1 year NHS experience working at SHO level

Desirable

Recent MRCS
Recent ATLS

Aptitudes

Essential

Ability to maintain good relationships and communication with patients
Ability to maintain good working relationships with colleagues
Demonstrates professional behaviour and probity

Desirable

Contemporary evidence of involvement in quality improvement and clinical audit

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Good spoken and written English that is adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues

Qualifications and Training

Essential

MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification
Completion of Foundation Training Year 2 level (or equivalent)
Completion of Higher Medical Education qualification

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification
GMC registration
Recent completion of recognised Foundation Programme or equivalent
Minimum 1 year NHS experience working at SHO level

Desirable

Recent MRCS
Recent ATLS

Aptitudes

Essential

Ability to maintain good relationships and communication with patients
Ability to maintain good working relationships with colleagues
Demonstrates professional behaviour and probity

Desirable

Contemporary evidence of involvement in quality improvement and clinical audit

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Good spoken and written English that is adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues

Qualifications and Training

Essential

MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification
Completion of Foundation Training Year 2 level (or equivalent)
Completion of Higher Medical Education qualification

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).