Job summary
We are seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow to work within an extremely busy Trauma Centre. You would be a participant on a 1 in 11 middle grade rota in a MTC and would provide an excellent opportunity for a suitable person wishing to increase their experience in the management of Orthopaedic Trauma in a Major Trauma Centre and complex sub speciality care.
The post holder will be required to work across Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley District General Hospital. The post is initially for6 months with a possible 6 months' extension.
This post is not formally approved for training and would also provide a study leave budget for attendance at national trauma courses and conferences. Ample opportunity will be available to the candidates to enhance portfolio with logbook, CBD, DOPS, Teaching, Audit and Research etc. The Directorate have a very successful record of previous candidates being successful in CESR application.
Main duties of the job
The post will include a mixture of fixed trauma operating sessions, fixed outpatient sessions, trauma on-call commitments and trauma weeks and elective operating sessions and would involve working closely with a Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic surgeon covering elective and trauma surgery.
There are 18 Trauma Consultants. During the Trauma week, planned activities are replaced by the Trauma week activities.
This post will provide both elective and trauma experience in a major trauma centre and would be suitable for a person wishing to obtain Fellowship level experience This post would be suitable for a pre or post CCT candidate or those aspiring for CESR
About us
ur purpose is to be recognised as the centre for acute and specialised hospital services in Lancashire and South Cumbria, providing:
- The highest standards of compassionate, safe care that gives our patients a positive experience
- Excelling in research, innovation and teaching
- Developing our staff to reach their potential
- Improving the health and wellbeing of our diverse communities
Our Aims are as follows:
- To expand and develop specialised and tertiary services
- To deliver local services for Preston, Chorley and South Ribble
- To enhance our workforce and our reputation through education, research and innovation
Our delivery strategies set out our plans to enable us to achieve our aims:
- Quality Strategy - 'Safe, Reliable and Compassionate'
- Organisational Development and Workforce Strategy
- IT Strategy
- Operational Effectiveness Strategy
- Clinical service strategies
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:
- What we can offer
- Job Plan/On-call Requirements
- The Team
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:
- What we can offer
- Job Plan/On-call Requirements
- The Team
Person Specification
Health
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards/ Good Medical Practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and licence to practice
- MBBS or equivalent
- Permission to work in the UK
Desirable
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Wide range of experience in Orthopaedics.
- At least four years middle grade previous Orthopaedic experience
- Valid ATLS certificate.
- Evidence of suitable logbook experience in Upper and Lower Limb Trauma.
Research and Audit
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate an appreciation and understanding of research methodology.
- Evidence of involvement in research and/or publications.
- Basic skills in clinical audit.
- Appreciation of benefits of clinical audit in improving clinical practice and the development of clinical guidelines.
- Experience and interest in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
Desirable
- National or International Trauma presentations.
- One peer reviewed Trauma publication.
Personal
Essential
- Effective communication skills (with examples)
- Good organisation skills (with examples).
- Decisive and flexible, (with examples of how you have used this within your role previously)
- Ability to have strategic thinking - (examples)
- Works well within a multidisciplinary department
Person Specification
Health
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards/ Good Medical Practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and licence to practice
- MBBS or equivalent
- Permission to work in the UK
Desirable
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Wide range of experience in Orthopaedics.
- At least four years middle grade previous Orthopaedic experience
- Valid ATLS certificate.
- Evidence of suitable logbook experience in Upper and Lower Limb Trauma.
Research and Audit
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate an appreciation and understanding of research methodology.
- Evidence of involvement in research and/or publications.
- Basic skills in clinical audit.
- Appreciation of benefits of clinical audit in improving clinical practice and the development of clinical guidelines.
- Experience and interest in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
Desirable
- National or International Trauma presentations.
- One peer reviewed Trauma publication.
Personal
Essential
- Effective communication skills (with examples)
- Good organisation skills (with examples).
- Decisive and flexible, (with examples of how you have used this within your role previously)
- Ability to have strategic thinking - (examples)
- Works well within a multidisciplinary department
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).
