Job summary
THIS IS A FIXED TERM POSITION UNTIL 03RD AUGUST 2024.
The Trauma and Orthopaedics Department at South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation Trust is delighted to be able to offer the post for a Trust Doctor. STSFT has an excellent track record of supporting and developing trust doctors employed in our department.
You will work in our busy trauma and orthopaedics department, supporting our two large wards providing inpatient care for trauma and elective orthopaedics patients as part of a large and diverse multidisciplinary team. You will also contribute to the on call rota in T&O. The post offers opportunities for high quality training, and participation in audit and service improvement. T&O is a research active department.
The post is currently available for a fixed term to August 2024 with a view to extending further for the right candidate. The post holder will be primarily based at Sunderland Royal Hospital but may be required to work at either Sunderland Royal Hospital or South Tyneside Hospital.
Main duties of the job
You will be an experienced junior doctor with evidence of completion of foundation training or equivalent. An interest in Trauma and Orthopaedics is essential, although candidates with previous experience of other surgical specialties, acute medicine or emergency care are also welcome to apply.
You will have the opportunity to develop your skills across the range of our service, including the chance to support trauma and elective theatres and gain valuable experience for your log book.
The T&O Department at STSFT is a large and busy unit, incorporating a wide range of clinical sub-specialties, including complex revision arthroplasty, paediatric, spinal and limb reconstruction services.
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic candidate who can make a real contribution to the development of the unit, and you would be encouraged to participate in clinical audit, and the production of papers for publication.
You will participate in the junior doctor on-call rota, gaining valuable insight into the trauma service which cares for around 400 fractured neck-of-femurs per annum.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
provide high quality clinical care on a daily basis within, inpatient wards
areas, outpatient settings and theatre facilities. To ensure timely, effective
and efficient quality patient care highlighting any concerns to senior staff as
necessary. To assist/undertake supervised surgical procedures where instructed
/ trained to do so, in elective and emergency situations. To assist consultant
staff in theatre, working within boundaries of own limitations and GMC
guidance. To contribute to research and development within the Directorate in
Trauma and Orthopaedics.
Clinical Professional
and/or Technical Responsibilities
To complete consultation for new and
review outpatients within a consultant led clinic identifying any need for
investigations and/or treatment adding patients to waiting list where
necessary.
To attend the operating theatre for
elective and emergency cases. To undertake operations or assist dependant on
experience.
To lead ward rounds as required and
provide support for the Foundation Doctors with problems arising in emergency
and current in patients.
To provide sound clinical advice to
expected level.
To undertake on call as per agreed
rotas which will cover Trauma and Orthopaedics.
To undertake clinical audit / research
as agreed with senior medical team.
FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
provide high quality clinical care on a daily basis within, inpatient wards
areas, outpatient settings and theatre facilities. To ensure timely, effective
and efficient quality patient care highlighting any concerns to senior staff as
necessary. To assist/undertake supervised surgical procedures where instructed
/ trained to do so, in elective and emergency situations. To assist consultant
staff in theatre, working within boundaries of own limitations and GMC
guidance. To contribute to research and development within the Directorate in
Trauma and Orthopaedics.
Clinical Professional
and/or Technical Responsibilities
To complete consultation for new and
review outpatients within a consultant led clinic identifying any need for
investigations and/or treatment adding patients to waiting list where
necessary.
To attend the operating theatre for
elective and emergency cases. To undertake operations or assist dependant on
experience.
To lead ward rounds as required and
provide support for the Foundation Doctors with problems arising in emergency
and current in patients.
To provide sound clinical advice to
expected level.
To undertake on call as per agreed
rotas which will cover Trauma and Orthopaedics.
To undertake clinical audit / research
as agreed with senior medical team.
FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT
Person Specification
Profession/ Registration
Essential
- Full or Limited GMC registration to the end of the appointment.
- Ability to provide complete confidentiality.
- Punctuality.
- A clear desire and reason to work as a Trust Doctor in Trauma and Orthopaedics.
Knowledge
Essential
- Good basic general medical knowledge.
- Appropriate defined level of clinical knowledge and clinical competence.
- Shows knowledge of evidence-base.
- Shows awareness of own limitations.
Desirable
- Demonstrate breadth of experience and awareness in and outside
- specialty/medicine.
- Demonstrates use of evidence-based practice.
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Competent to work under supervision.
- Good manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination.
- Experience of clinical risk management.
Desirable
- Experience and training in Trauma and Orthopaedics.
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills (oral and written).
- Good interpersonal, organisational and listening skills.
- Ability to recognise the need for assistance.
- Shows enthusiasm, drive and initiative.
Desirable
- Ability to research medical literature.
- Information Technology skills.
Personality/ Attitude
Essential
- Empathy.
- Non-judgemental.
- Enthusiasm for learning.
- Awareness of own limitations.
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Flexible approach.
Experience
Essential
- Willingness to be involved in undergraduate and appropriate postgraduate teaching.
- Desire to make use of locally provided medical education.
- Evidence of audit experience.
- Understanding of principles and values of audit.
Desirable
- Evidence of exposure to different groups/teaching methods.
- Research experience.
- Evidence of audit experience.
- Specific understanding of own audit projects.
Person Specification
Profession/ Registration
Essential
- Full or Limited GMC registration to the end of the appointment.
- Ability to provide complete confidentiality.
- Punctuality.
- A clear desire and reason to work as a Trust Doctor in Trauma and Orthopaedics.
Knowledge
Essential
- Good basic general medical knowledge.
- Appropriate defined level of clinical knowledge and clinical competence.
- Shows knowledge of evidence-base.
- Shows awareness of own limitations.
Desirable
- Demonstrate breadth of experience and awareness in and outside
- specialty/medicine.
- Demonstrates use of evidence-based practice.
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Competent to work under supervision.
- Good manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination.
- Experience of clinical risk management.
Desirable
- Experience and training in Trauma and Orthopaedics.
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills (oral and written).
- Good interpersonal, organisational and listening skills.
- Ability to recognise the need for assistance.
- Shows enthusiasm, drive and initiative.
Desirable
- Ability to research medical literature.
- Information Technology skills.
Personality/ Attitude
Essential
- Empathy.
- Non-judgemental.
- Enthusiasm for learning.
- Awareness of own limitations.
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Flexible approach.
Experience
Essential
- Willingness to be involved in undergraduate and appropriate postgraduate teaching.
- Desire to make use of locally provided medical education.
- Evidence of audit experience.
- Understanding of principles and values of audit.
Desirable
- Evidence of exposure to different groups/teaching methods.
- Research experience.
- Evidence of audit experience.
- Specific understanding of own audit projects.
Additional information
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).
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