Job summary
University Hospitals Dorset Foundation Trust is currently seeking to appoint a Trust Clinical Fellow, (MT04) in Trauma and Orthopaedics.
Applicants are invited to apply for the post of Trust Clinical Fellow which is offered on a permanent basis. The successful candidate must have GMC recognised Medical degree and experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics.
The applicant should be able to work flexibly and to act on own initiative and to support junior staff members.
In order to deliver this level of service applicants should have proven experience of on call and ward cover.
Main duties of the job
The department currently has 22 Consultant surgeons, 12 are Trauma Consultants who provide emergency on call services for the Trust.
The position is working at Trust Clinical Fellow level as part of the general on-call rota and depending on area of interest the applicant could be offered the potential to spend time working and training with the consultants in elective operations and surgical clinics.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description and person specification for more details regarding main responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description and person specification for more details regarding main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MB BS or equivalent
- MRCS or equivalent
- ATLS
- Commitment to continuing postgraduate education and training
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions and other achievements.
Experience
Essential
- Can demonstrate successful completion of foundation competencies.
- Minimum 4 months of NHS experience
- Minimum 6 months on call experience
- Sufficient leadership, organisational, communication, profession and personal skills to effectively undertake the role
- Ability to organise self, to manage time and tasks and prioritise clinical needs within the limitations of experience.
- Greater than 6 months orthopaedic surgical experience, particularly in trauma surgery.
Desirable
- Experience in related specialities such as A&E, plastic surgery, neurosurgery etc
- Evidence of attendance at courses relevant to T&O.
- Attendance or participation in meetings relevant to T&O
clinical skills and technical skills
Essential
- Meet the requirements of the GMC's Good Medical Practice.
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management and evidence-based practice.
- Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate according to level of experience.
- Principles and practice of trauma and orthopaedic surgery
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff.
Desirable
- Contribution to management of professional organisation
Ability/Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates knowledge and application of evidence informed practice
- Understands the principles of clinical audit
- Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate according to level of experience
Desirable
- Experience in related specialities such as A&E, plastic surgery, neurosurgery etc
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- Experience and ability to organise oneself and own work and prioritise clinical need
- Time Management skills
Other
Essential
- Commitment to a career in trauma surgery
- Able to speak English as necessary for the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MB BS or equivalent
- MRCS or equivalent
- ATLS
- Commitment to continuing postgraduate education and training
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions and other achievements.
Experience
Essential
- Can demonstrate successful completion of foundation competencies.
- Minimum 4 months of NHS experience
- Minimum 6 months on call experience
- Sufficient leadership, organisational, communication, profession and personal skills to effectively undertake the role
- Ability to organise self, to manage time and tasks and prioritise clinical needs within the limitations of experience.
- Greater than 6 months orthopaedic surgical experience, particularly in trauma surgery.
Desirable
- Experience in related specialities such as A&E, plastic surgery, neurosurgery etc
- Evidence of attendance at courses relevant to T&O.
- Attendance or participation in meetings relevant to T&O
clinical skills and technical skills
Essential
- Meet the requirements of the GMC's Good Medical Practice.
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management and evidence-based practice.
- Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate according to level of experience.
- Principles and practice of trauma and orthopaedic surgery
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff.
Desirable
- Contribution to management of professional organisation
Ability/Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates knowledge and application of evidence informed practice
- Understands the principles of clinical audit
- Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate according to level of experience
Desirable
- Experience in related specialities such as A&E, plastic surgery, neurosurgery etc
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- Experience and ability to organise oneself and own work and prioritise clinical need
- Time Management skills
Other
Essential
- Commitment to a career in trauma surgery
- Able to speak English as necessary for the role.
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).
