Job summary
The Trauma and Orthopaedic department would like to appoint
highly motivated full time Specialty Doctor to work in County Durham and
Darlington Foundation Trust.
The post would be suitable for those wishing to gain
experience in all aspects of orthopaedic surgery prior to either National Recruitment
and Selection, FRCS(Orth) or Article 14 application. The successful candidate
would be expected to participate in research and audit.
We would tailor the post in accordance with the experience
of the successful candidates (s)
The post would have the option of funding for completion of
a Certificate of Medical Education at Newcastle University on a part time basis
(domestic student fees)
Successful candidates would rotate through posts in lower
limb arthroplasty, knee, foot and ankle, hand and shoulder and elbow surgery.
Exposure to trauma would be required.
The post will include working a 1:9 on call.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be based at
DMH and will provide a comprehensive Orthopaedic Service to the people of
County Durham. The registrar is responsible for working with the Consultant to
ensure a high standard of care of patients in their charge and for the proper
functioning of the department in which they work.
The post holder will take part in
the middle grade on-call rota at DMH,
the postholder will work a 1in 9 on call rota with prospective cover and
at DMH will work a 1 in 9 week of night shift.
The post holder will be allocated
a consultant to work with and will be responsible, with the consultant for
providing care to the allocated caseload. This will include provision of
outpatient clinics in various locations, provision of emergency trauma services
both on the ward and in weekly fracture clinics and undertaking theatre work
under the supervision of the consultant.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
We are unable to offer sponsorship for roles that do not require a professional registration, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the vacancy job description for further details of what the duties of Specialty Doctor in T&O involve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the vacancy job description for further details of what the duties of Specialty Doctor in T&O involve.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- M Ch, or M Sc. Orthopaedics
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Have completed CT2 training,OR relevant orthopaedic experience
- Clinical Skills
- Able to undertake minor and intermediate surgery under supervision
- Up to date knowledge of management of orthopaedic trauma and an understanding of common orthopaedic pathology
- Management Skills
- Able to manage own time to suit the workload
- Able communicate effectively at all levels
- Audit Skills
- Evidence of previous involvement in clinical audit
- Teaching Skills
- Evidence of teaching junior staff
Special Requirements
Essential
- Willingness and ability to participate equally in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Proven ability to work well within a team.
- Ability to liaise well with colleagues in other specialties.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good discipline and motivation.
- Ability to travel independently and meet all travel requirements of the post
- Fluent in English
Statutory Registration
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- M Ch, or M Sc. Orthopaedics
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Have completed CT2 training,OR relevant orthopaedic experience
- Clinical Skills
- Able to undertake minor and intermediate surgery under supervision
- Up to date knowledge of management of orthopaedic trauma and an understanding of common orthopaedic pathology
- Management Skills
- Able to manage own time to suit the workload
- Able communicate effectively at all levels
- Audit Skills
- Evidence of previous involvement in clinical audit
- Teaching Skills
- Evidence of teaching junior staff
Special Requirements
Essential
- Willingness and ability to participate equally in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Proven ability to work well within a team.
- Ability to liaise well with colleagues in other specialties.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good discipline and motivation.
- Ability to travel independently and meet all travel requirements of the post
- Fluent in English
Statutory Registration
Essential
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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
