Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of senior fellow in Trauma & Orthopaedics to work in the Foot & Ankle team, who is interested in the field of complex Foot & ankle conditions including trauma and post-trauma reconstruction, with an aim to consultant career in the specialty. This post is suitable for a senior post-CCT trainee who would like to improve their skills in the management various Foot & Ankle condition including sports injury and complex hindfoot and post trauma reconstruction, ankle arthroscopy, arthrodesis, ligament reconstruction, ankle arthroplasty
Main duties of the job
This Trust has been selected to sponsor a BOA Future Leadership Program Fellow. It is a National Orthopaedic Clinical leadership program conducted by British orthopaedic Association for Senior trainees in Orthopaedics.
The program aims to create an alumnus of leaders with the ability to improve the delivery of surgical care and to influence positive change within the profession by equipping them with the advanced leadership skills necessary to excel.
Completion of the Fellowship may lead to a Post Graduate Certificate in leadership program. The Certificate is expected to be of considerable value when applying for consultant posts.
Even though the Trust sponsors the Fellow for Future Leadership Program, it is subject to acceptance by the BOA onto the programme once the Fellow is appointed.
See the BOA website for further details "BOA Future Leadership program".
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
It is expected that the appointee will have experience in the field of general trauma and orthopaedics. Previous experience in the field is essential. Good communication skills are essential, as this post involves liaising with multidisciplinary teams.
The Fellow will play a crucial role in the foot and ankle team, having access to elective & trauma theatre sessions and outpatient clinics. This will involve complex acute foot & ankle trauma and elective conditions such as post-traumatic degenerative changes, instability and general foot & ankle conditions. A key element of the role will be liaising with other specialties, such as plastic surgery & microbiology, in the day to day management of these complex conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
It is expected that the appointee will have experience in the field of general trauma and orthopaedics. Previous experience in the field is essential. Good communication skills are essential, as this post involves liaising with multidisciplinary teams.
The Fellow will play a crucial role in the foot and ankle team, having access to elective & trauma theatre sessions and outpatient clinics. This will involve complex acute foot & ankle trauma and elective conditions such as post-traumatic degenerative changes, instability and general foot & ankle conditions. A key element of the role will be liaising with other specialties, such as plastic surgery & microbiology, in the day to day management of these complex conditions.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree from a recognised University
- MRCS or equivalent
- ATLS or European Trauma Course qualification
Experience
Essential
- This job is suitable for a post-FRCS (Orth) or post-CCT trainee who is looking for experience in the field of complex foot & ankle reconstruction and is committed to a career in this field. Previous experience in this field is desirable but not essential.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- The fellow will be expected to play a senior clinical role in the management of complex acute and post-acute foot & ankle cases along with non acute Foot & ankle conditions. This will involve elective theatre lists, elective and trauma outpatient clinics and pre and post-operative ward work. The Fellow will take active part in the weekly Foot & Ankle and radiology MDT.
- There may be scope for independent practice, depending on the experience of the fellow. The fellow is expected to take a lead in the development and expansion of the tertiary hindfoot reconstruction service.
- There is lots of opportunity for research and the Fellow is expected to do a service improvement project once selected onto the BOA Future Leadership program. They are also encouraged to publish research projects and present at National & International Conferences.
- The fellow may be expected to perform on-call duties on some of the weekends (in conjunction with the foot and ankle team) but will not participate in the general on call rota. He may also expect to provide some on call cover during normal office hours to support the department but not at the expense of the clinical exposure from the fellowship.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree from a recognised University
- MRCS or equivalent
- ATLS or European Trauma Course qualification
Experience
Essential
- This job is suitable for a post-FRCS (Orth) or post-CCT trainee who is looking for experience in the field of complex foot & ankle reconstruction and is committed to a career in this field. Previous experience in this field is desirable but not essential.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- The fellow will be expected to play a senior clinical role in the management of complex acute and post-acute foot & ankle cases along with non acute Foot & ankle conditions. This will involve elective theatre lists, elective and trauma outpatient clinics and pre and post-operative ward work. The Fellow will take active part in the weekly Foot & Ankle and radiology MDT.
- There may be scope for independent practice, depending on the experience of the fellow. The fellow is expected to take a lead in the development and expansion of the tertiary hindfoot reconstruction service.
- There is lots of opportunity for research and the Fellow is expected to do a service improvement project once selected onto the BOA Future Leadership program. They are also encouraged to publish research projects and present at National & International Conferences.
- The fellow may be expected to perform on-call duties on some of the weekends (in conjunction with the foot and ankle team) but will not participate in the general on call rota. He may also expect to provide some on call cover during normal office hours to support the department but not at the expense of the clinical exposure from the fellowship.
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).
