Job summary
Here is an exciting opportunity for you!
Broomfield Hospital is looking to recruit 2 Full Time Clinical Fellow posts in the department of Trauma & Orthopaedics
The Department has 14 consultants with 56 beds allocated for orthopaedic elective and Trauma activity on the Broomfield site.
The Department admits more than 2,000 emergencies a year, 80% requiring surgery. 1,400 elective cases are carried out each year. Each Consultant does 1 fracture clinic and 2 orthopaedic clinics per week. The department sees 8,600 new orthopaedic outpatients and 4,300 new trauma outpatients per year.
If this interest you please apply now..
Main duties of the job
- See emergency admissions presenting to A&E. During your post you will see the full range of fracture and acute Orthopaedic problems.
- Be involved in the management of elective Orthopaedic and trauma patients
- Attend theatre to assist and be taught basic surgical techniques.
- Learn and develop communication skills
- Develop your skills in team working and working with other health professionals
- Understand the process of discharge planning for patients with complex health and social care requirements.
- Become competent in practical procedures such as application of plaster of Paris, aspiration of joints, closed reduction techniques for joint dislocation, traction pin insertion, setting up of skeletal traction.
- Understanding the principles and practice of resuscitation in the trauma situation
- To participate in the On call Rota which includes Long days, nights and Weekends
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.
Every healthcare professional must be open and honest with patients when something that goes wrong with their treatment or care causes, or has the potential to cause, harm or distress.
Healthcare professionals must also be open and honest with their colleagues, employers and relevant organisation and take part in reviews and investigations when requested. They must also be open and honest with their regulators, raising concerns where appropriate. They must support and encourage each other to be open and honest, and not stop someone from raising concern.
Excellent progress has been made in respect of quality and performance improvement at Mid Essex Hospitals over the last 3 years, and these achievements have resulted in the Trust being recognised as one of the top performing District General Hospitals in the East of England and the Midlands.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.
Every healthcare professional must be open and honest with patients when something that goes wrong with their treatment or care causes, or has the potential to cause, harm or distress.
Healthcare professionals must also be open and honest with their colleagues, employers and relevant organisation and take part in reviews and investigations when requested. They must also be open and honest with their regulators, raising concerns where appropriate. They must support and encourage each other to be open and honest, and not stop someone from raising concern.
Excellent progress has been made in respect of quality and performance improvement at Mid Essex Hospitals over the last 3 years, and these achievements have resulted in the Trust being recognised as one of the top performing District General Hospitals in the East of England and the Midlands.
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- Able to prioritise clinical need
Desirable
- Interest in or experience of research
essential
Essential
- MBBS or Equivalent
- Completed pre-registration year (or equivalent outside the UK
- 12 months at SHO/ST level in Trauma & Orthopaedics
- Competent in basis procedures, history taking and examination skills
- Able to communicate clearly in written and spoken English
- Full or limited registration with GMC
Desirable
- Distinction, prizes, BSc or equivalent
- Has participated in audit
- Knowledge of UK health systems and practices including the relationship between primary and secondary care and interprofessional relationships
- Able to function successfully under stress
essential
Essential
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
Desirable
- Understands the importance and impact of information systems in health care
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- Able to prioritise clinical need
Desirable
- Interest in or experience of research
essential
Essential
- MBBS or Equivalent
- Completed pre-registration year (or equivalent outside the UK
- 12 months at SHO/ST level in Trauma & Orthopaedics
- Competent in basis procedures, history taking and examination skills
- Able to communicate clearly in written and spoken English
- Full or limited registration with GMC
Desirable
- Distinction, prizes, BSc or equivalent
- Has participated in audit
- Knowledge of UK health systems and practices including the relationship between primary and secondary care and interprofessional relationships
- Able to function successfully under stress
essential
Essential
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
Desirable
- Understands the importance and impact of information systems in health care
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).
