Job summary
We
are looking for a dynamic and motivated CT2 Trust doctor to join our friendly
and enthusiastic Orthopaedic team.
They are intended to
provide front of house trauma and elective surgical experience for successful
candidates and to prepare them for successful application onto a Core Surgical
Training (CST) or Specialty Training (ST3) position in a national training
scheme. The posts are ideal for junior surgeons who have completed FY2 training
and wish to gain experience prior to CST application or for those who have
completed CT1 training and wish to gain experience prior to ST3 application.
There
is a strong focus on career development and professional support within a
forward-thinking and supportive surgical department.
Main duties of the job
The post
holder will be based at DMH. The post holder will assist the foundation year 1
trainees in managing patients on the ward, assist senior members in the
operating theatre, initially assess trauma cases and report to the on-call
registrar for management and assist in the face to face trauma clinic. There
will opportunities for the post holder to carry out trauma operation under
supervision.
The job
will involve normal day shifts, late shifts, weekends and night on calls.
Weekday activities shifts are either 8am-6pm or 1pm-8pm. This will vary through
the weeks. Overnight on call (8pm -8am) 1 weekday every 3 weeks (day off
post-shift)
Overnight on call Friday (8pm-8am) once every 36 weeks
Overnight on call Sat/Sunday (8pm-8am) once every 36 weeks
Daytime on call Sat/Sun (8am -6pm ) once every 6 weeks.
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.
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 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.
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 and 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 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.
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 and 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
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered with, or eligible for Full/Ltd Registration with GMC
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Working in surgical care group
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to influence and negotiate subject matter experts and negotiate outside of working remit.
Experience
Essential
- Completed foundation year 1 or equivalent
- Relevant experience within the National Health Service
Desirable
- Working with multidiciplinary teams
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 the travel requirements of this role.
- Fluent in English.
Desirable
- Willingness to become involved in departmental research projects and to lead some research or academic development.
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered with, or eligible for Full/Ltd Registration with GMC
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Working in surgical care group
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to influence and negotiate subject matter experts and negotiate outside of working remit.
Experience
Essential
- Completed foundation year 1 or equivalent
- Relevant experience within the National Health Service
Desirable
- Working with multidiciplinary teams
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 the travel requirements of this role.
- Fluent in English.
Desirable
- Willingness to become involved in departmental research projects and to lead some research or academic development.
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
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
