Specialty Doctor in Orthopaedics
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Job summary
The department is a well-functioning and cohesive unit that provides essential services to the local population consistent with its location in a District General Hospital.
The hospital does not receive multiple or serious trauma cases as those are moved directly to the specialised trauma centres in the Trauma network. We see approximately 150 fracture necks of femur and the majority of our remaining trauma work comprises isolated femoral, tibial, forearm, upper arm and ankle fractures.
The department refers suspected tumours to the Unit at RNOH, Stanmore. Spinal problems with neural issues are referred to the Royal London. We work closely with our Radiology colleagues through weekly MDTs on Wednesdays (1230). The department also benefits from the services of a Care of the Elderly
Main duties of the job
- Provide middle grade cover on a rotational shift basis throughout trauma and orthopaedic surgery.
- Supervise the SHOs, FY1s and FY2s in service delivery, in outpatients, inpatients, and day services.
- Provide a rapid response to A&E to facilitate the 4 hour trolley-wait target
- Undertake outpatient clinics and operating theatre lists as directed by the
- Participate in the Clinical Governance and Risk Assessment
- Offer a commitment to both postgraduate and undergraduate Orthopaedic Surgery training within the
- Work with the multidisciplinary
- Take part in the care of patients attending the department, including examination, investigation, diagnosis and
- Liaise with staff of other
- Maintain legible
- Assist in the audit of various aspects of work under the direction of the Audit
About us
At North Middlesex University Hospital we provide great care to our patients. As colleagues we are enthusiastic about being the local hospital of choice and this rubs off on our patients. But the way we do things is also important, and by demonstrating the values and behaviours chosen by staff and described in this leaflet, we can make North Mid an even better place to work and receive care.
Details
Date posted
01 June 2023
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialty Doctor
Salary
£53,162 to £82,162 a year pa inclusive
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
393-NMUH-5032
Job locations
North Middlesex University Hospital
London
N18 1QX
Employer details
Employer name
North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust
Address
North Middlesex University Hospital
London
N18 1QX
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