Job summary
We are seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow (Orthopaedic Spine). This post would provide an excellent opportunity for a suitable person wishing to increase their experience in the management of Orthopaedic spinal patients, and in particular in the management of on call orthopaedic spinal patients, as the role includes covering the OSRAS service (Orthopaedic Spinal on call Service). The post holder will be required to work across Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley District General Hospital. The post will be fixed term for 6 months. 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 Senior Clinical Fellow will work within a dynamic multidisciplinary team to support the consultants and the department in the delivery of the service. The post holder will be expected to provide advanced care management of patients. Thepost will include a mixture of operating sessions, outpatient sessions including fracture clinic, and being part of the OSRAS service. An interest in the care of spinal patients is therefore desirable but not essential. This post will provide experience in a major trauma centre and would be suitable for a person wishing to obtain Fellowship level experience and would be suitable for a pre or post CCT candidate or those aspiring for CESR. Opportunities will be available to gain further academic qualifications. The post holder will have ample opportunity for educational activities such as teaching at various levels.
About us
Our 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
Heath
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards/ Good Medical Practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and License 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 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
- One peer reviewed Trauma publication.
- National or International Trauma presentations
Personal
Essential
- Proved effective communication skills (with examples)
- Decisive and flexible. (with examples)
- Ability to have strategic thinking - (with examples)
- Works well within a multidisciplinary department.
- Good organisation skills (with examples)
Person Specification
Heath
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards/ Good Medical Practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and License 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 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
- One peer reviewed Trauma publication.
- National or International Trauma presentations
Personal
Essential
- Proved effective communication skills (with examples)
- Decisive and flexible. (with examples)
- Ability to have strategic thinking - (with examples)
- Works well within a multidisciplinary department.
- Good organisation skills (with examples)
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).
