Job summary
GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
ORTHOPAEDICS DIRECTORATE
FOOT & ANKLE FELLOWSHIP IN ORTHOPAEDICS
Fixed term 12 months.
One Foot & Ankle Fellowship will be available commencing August 2024 for 12 months, suitable for a Yr 5 /Yr 6 trainee who has successfully completed the FRCS Tr &Orth examination and wishes to specialise in foot and ankle surgery. You will join a team of 21 Registrar/Clinical Fellow grade trainees and 12 Senior House Officers/Trust Doctors. You will be expected to provide an orthopaedic and trauma service in conjunction with colleagues. The candidates will be expected to participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care
You will be expected to participate in a 1:9 elective Guy's weekend on call service.
Main duties of the job
To provide high quality orthopaedic services to the Trust patients including the development of the service. To participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care, including theatres, clinics and wards. To participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training To gain further experience and develop an expertise in the management of orthopaedic conditions. To participate in a relevant research project and audits.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' is one of the largest hospital trusts in the country, with a staff of over 11,000, a turnover of over £800m and a million patient contacts a year.
The Trust comprises two of London's oldest and best known teaching hospitals. The hospitals have a long history, dating back almost 900 years, and have been at the forefront of medical progress and innovation since they were founded. Both hospitals have built on these traditions and continue to have 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 leading research-led universities and three of London's most successful NHS Foundation Trusts. Our AHSC is one of only five in the UK. It consists of King's College London, and Guy's and St Thomas', King's College Hospital and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trusts. King's Health Partners includes seven hospitals and over 150 community based services, is responsible for seeing 2 million patients each year, has 25,000 employees and 19,500 students, and a £2 billion annual turnover. Itbrings togetherthe best of basic and translational research, clinical excellence and world-class teaching to deliver groundbreaking advances in physical and mental healthcare. See www.kingshealthpartners.org
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical:
A range of specialised surgery is undertaken across both sites and the successful applicant will be encouraged to attend these sessions in order to develop a broad interest in all aspects of orthopaedic hip surgery and to further their medical training.
You will be expected to actively participate in the departments audit and clinical governance activities with appraisal.
The postholder will, together with colleagues, be responsible for the provision of specialist orthopaedic services to the Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust to include:
(a) Diagnosis and treatment of patients of the trust in such hospitals, health centres or clinics or other premises as required.
(b) Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge, allowing for all proper delegation to, and training of, your staff.
The post will be working over both Guys and St Thomas sites and it is a requirement of your employment that you be prepared to work at any additional or different location owned or served by the trust, on an on-going or temporary basis according to the demands of the service. This post currently involves on call work, including weekend and evening working, either within the basic working hours or via supplementary payment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical:
A range of specialised surgery is undertaken across both sites and the successful applicant will be encouraged to attend these sessions in order to develop a broad interest in all aspects of orthopaedic hip surgery and to further their medical training.
You will be expected to actively participate in the departments audit and clinical governance activities with appraisal.
The postholder will, together with colleagues, be responsible for the provision of specialist orthopaedic services to the Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust to include:
(a) Diagnosis and treatment of patients of the trust in such hospitals, health centres or clinics or other premises as required.
(b) Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge, allowing for all proper delegation to, and training of, your staff.
The post will be working over both Guys and St Thomas sites and it is a requirement of your employment that you be prepared to work at any additional or different location owned or served by the trust, on an on-going or temporary basis according to the demands of the service. This post currently involves on call work, including weekend and evening working, either within the basic working hours or via supplementary payment.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training:
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- FRCS (Trauma and Orthopaedics)
- ST7/8 or post CCT or equivalent
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive clinical experience in orthopaedics and of the services provided at GSTT relating to this field (a validated logbook must be included with the application).
Desirable
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team. Ability to carry out routine primary hip replacement independently.
Desirable
- Previous surgical experience
Research:
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
Desirable
- Evidence of original research
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Evidence of participation in the development of clinical services.
Management:
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management
Desirable
- Management training or qualification
- Evidence of leadership in the development of clinical services
Other:
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management
Desirable
- Experience in clinical guideline development
- Appraisal training
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training:
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- FRCS (Trauma and Orthopaedics)
- ST7/8 or post CCT or equivalent
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive clinical experience in orthopaedics and of the services provided at GSTT relating to this field (a validated logbook must be included with the application).
Desirable
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team. Ability to carry out routine primary hip replacement independently.
Desirable
- Previous surgical experience
Research:
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
Desirable
- Evidence of original research
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Evidence of participation in the development of clinical services.
Management:
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management
Desirable
- Management training or qualification
- Evidence of leadership in the development of clinical services
Other:
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management
Desirable
- Experience in clinical guideline development
- Appraisal training
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
