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 for a 1 year fixed term to cover the sabbatical
leave of a colleague - This would be an August start but there may be
oppurtunity for the candidate to start in July time.
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 either DMH or UHND 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 on the respective site, the
postholder will work a 1in 9 on call rota with prospective cover and 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
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be based at UHND or 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 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.
The post
holder will be expected to work as part of a team providing a comprehensive
orthopaedic service to Consultant colleagues in other clinical disciplines in
the hospital and to General Practitioners in the area.
The post
holder will take part in the middle grade on-call rota at DMH/UHND, 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
For
management purposes and use of resources the post holder will be accountable to
the Orthopaedic Clinical Lead but on a day to day basis will be supervised by
the nominated consultant.
The post
holder will be responsible for the professional and educational supervision of
junior staff and for reporting concerns regarding patients to the nominated
consultant.
The post
holders timetable will reflect the nominated consultants timetable. An
indicative timetable is given for non-on call week. During the 1:9 on call
weeks, the week day timetable will consist of a morning Trauma clinic and an
afternoon trauma theatre session.
The post
holder will participate in the morning Trauma meetings, postgraduate teaching
of medical staff and undergraduates attached to the Trust and in the training
of all grades of staff.
Research
activities, which are considered to be an inherent part of normal clinical
duties, will be encouraged and limited research funding may be available
following successful applications to the local Research and Development Committee.
Once yearly appraisal is mandatory.
Continuing
Professional Development (CPD) the post holder is responsible for ensuring
that they meet the national requirements for CPD, both internal and
external.
The post
holder will be expected to participate in Work based assessment, and an initial
6 month ARCP process,
The post
holder will actively and regularly participate in clinical audit and present
findings at the department audit meeting.
The post
holder will participate in clinical governance arrangements in line with
national and local guidelines and in respect of undergraduate and postgraduate
teaching in the Trust in accordance with current best practice.
If the
post holder is involved in the care of a patient who subsequently initiates a
claim against the Trust they will be expected to provide, free of a charge,
an opinion and statement of facts on the case.
The
post holder will be expected to deputise in the absence of colleagues in cases
of annual leave, study leave and sickness as far as is practicable and ensure
continuous patient care. Where cover is required at short notice, either time
off in lieu or a payment may be agreed with the Clinical Lead or Clinical
Services Manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be based at UHND or 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 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.
The post
holder will be expected to work as part of a team providing a comprehensive
orthopaedic service to Consultant colleagues in other clinical disciplines in
the hospital and to General Practitioners in the area.
The post
holder will take part in the middle grade on-call rota at DMH/UHND, 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
For
management purposes and use of resources the post holder will be accountable to
the Orthopaedic Clinical Lead but on a day to day basis will be supervised by
the nominated consultant.
The post
holder will be responsible for the professional and educational supervision of
junior staff and for reporting concerns regarding patients to the nominated
consultant.
The post
holders timetable will reflect the nominated consultants timetable. An
indicative timetable is given for non-on call week. During the 1:9 on call
weeks, the week day timetable will consist of a morning Trauma clinic and an
afternoon trauma theatre session.
The post
holder will participate in the morning Trauma meetings, postgraduate teaching
of medical staff and undergraduates attached to the Trust and in the training
of all grades of staff.
Research
activities, which are considered to be an inherent part of normal clinical
duties, will be encouraged and limited research funding may be available
following successful applications to the local Research and Development Committee.
Once yearly appraisal is mandatory.
Continuing
Professional Development (CPD) the post holder is responsible for ensuring
that they meet the national requirements for CPD, both internal and
external.
The post
holder will be expected to participate in Work based assessment, and an initial
6 month ARCP process,
The post
holder will actively and regularly participate in clinical audit and present
findings at the department audit meeting.
The post
holder will participate in clinical governance arrangements in line with
national and local guidelines and in respect of undergraduate and postgraduate
teaching in the Trust in accordance with current best practice.
If the
post holder is involved in the care of a patient who subsequently initiates a
claim against the Trust they will be expected to provide, free of a charge,
an opinion and statement of facts on the case.
The
post holder will be expected to deputise in the absence of colleagues in cases
of annual leave, study leave and sickness as far as is practicable and ensure
continuous patient care. Where cover is required at short notice, either time
off in lieu or a payment may be agreed with the Clinical Lead or Clinical
Services Manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCS or equivalent
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.
- Able to meet all travel requirements of the role
- Fluent in English
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Have completed CT2 training,OR two years 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
Statutory Registration
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCS or equivalent
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.
- Able to meet all travel requirements of the role
- Fluent in English
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Have completed CT2 training,OR two years 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
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)
