Job summary
Guy's and St Thomas' is one of the largest hospital trusts in the country, witha staff of over 10,000, a turnover of over £800m and a million patient contactsa year.The Trust comprises two of London's oldest and best known teachinghospitals. The hospitals have a long history, dating back almost 900 years,and have been at the forefront of medical progress and innovation since theywere founded. Both hospitals have built on these traditions and continue tohave a reputation for excellence and innovation.We are part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre(AHSC), a pioneering collaboration between one of the world's leadingresearch-led universities and three of London's most successful NHSFoundation Trusts. Our AHSC is one of only five in the UK. It consists ofKing's College London, and Guy's and St Thomas', King's College Hospitaland South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trusts. King's HealthPartners includes seven hospitals and over 150 community based services, isresponsible for seeing 2 million patients each year, has 25,000 employeesand 19,500 students, and a £2 billion annual turnover. It brings together thebest of basic and translational research, clinical excellence and world-classteaching to deliver groundbreaking advances in physical and mentalhealthcare. See www.kingshealthpartners.or
Main duties of the job
The Orthopaedic Surgery Department at Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust offers subspecialist interests across Orthopaedics including Upper Limb, Hip Primary/Revision Arthroplasty, Young Adult Hip, Knee Primary/Revision Arthroplasty, Soft Tissue Knee, Hand & Wrist, Foot & Ankle and a Spinal Service. The Department seeks to appoint 4 x trust doctors to join a team of 32 consultants, 20 SpRs & Senior Fellows and 8 SHOs.
This post will allow the candidates to get a breadth of knowledge and experience across all Orthopaedic Specialties. The successful candidates will also be expected to participate in the orthopaedic on-call rota with an active role as part of the trauma team. The post is suitable for those seeking further surgical experience in preparation for surgical training and those looking to broaden their trauma experience. You will be expected to take an active part in weekly departmental teaching and participate in research projects.
The candidates will be expected to participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care
About us
As an organization we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends.
Creating a world-leading Academic Health Sciences Centre.
All our vacancies can be viewed on our website.
Our excellent benefits include final salary pension scheme. Please visit our website to find out more.
Equality of opportunity is our Policy. The Trust provides health services to a diverse community.
Please note that successful completion of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is our accepted minimum language requirement
Job description
Job responsibilities
A range of specialised surgery is undertaken across both sites and thesuccessful applicant will be encouraged to attend these sessions in order todevelop a broad interest in all aspects of orthopaedic surgery and to furthertheir Medical training.You will be expected to actively participate in the departments audit andclinical governance activities with appraisal.This post is established to allow the Trust to meet productivity requirements.The successful applicant will be required to take part in the Orthopaedic TrustAppointed ST1/ST2 Level Doctor on call rota at St Thomas, or the Hospital atNight rota at Guys.The timetable will vary according to the needs of the department and thesuccessful applicants experience and duties, but will normally contain a mixof the various categories of work suitable for extending your training andexperience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A range of specialised surgery is undertaken across both sites and thesuccessful applicant will be encouraged to attend these sessions in order todevelop a broad interest in all aspects of orthopaedic surgery and to furthertheir Medical training.You will be expected to actively participate in the departments audit andclinical governance activities with appraisal.This post is established to allow the Trust to meet productivity requirements.The successful applicant will be required to take part in the Orthopaedic TrustAppointed ST1/ST2 Level Doctor on call rota at St Thomas, or the Hospital atNight rota at Guys.The timetable will vary according to the needs of the department and thesuccessful applicants experience and duties, but will normally contain a mixof the various categories of work suitable for extending your training andexperience.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Education
Essential
Desirable
- Other higher qualification
Professional/ Statutory Registration
Essential
Previous experience
Essential
- Experience in General Surgery/Urology
Desirable
- Experience in A&E at Trust Appointed ST1/ST2 Level Doctor level
- Experience in Orthopaedics at Trust Appointed ST1/ST2 Level Doctor level
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Satisfactory Occupational Health Clearance
Skills/Knowledge/ Ability
Essential
- An understanding of the audit process
- Evidence of participation in well-founded audit projects
- Computer literacy
- An understanding of the research process
- An understanding of the process of medical education
- Excellent team worker
- Responsibility Trust Appointed ST1/ST2 Level Doctor in patient care.
- Willingness to work flexibly
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in the teaching process
- Evidence of participation in the teaching process
Person Specification
Qualifications/Education
Essential
Desirable
- Other higher qualification
Professional/ Statutory Registration
Essential
Previous experience
Essential
- Experience in General Surgery/Urology
Desirable
- Experience in A&E at Trust Appointed ST1/ST2 Level Doctor level
- Experience in Orthopaedics at Trust Appointed ST1/ST2 Level Doctor level
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Satisfactory Occupational Health Clearance
Skills/Knowledge/ Ability
Essential
- An understanding of the audit process
- Evidence of participation in well-founded audit projects
- Computer literacy
- An understanding of the research process
- An understanding of the process of medical education
- Excellent team worker
- Responsibility Trust Appointed ST1/ST2 Level Doctor in patient care.
- Willingness to work flexibly
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in the teaching process
- Evidence of participation in the teaching process
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).
