Job summary
This role has a focus on the support of the regional revision knee service at Guy's Hospital. This forms part of the national revision knee network in the trust's capacity at the regional Major Revision Centre for South East London. This is an exciting opportunity to have a role in developing this service as part of the British Association for Surgery of the Knee (BASK) and Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) initiatives.
Main duties of the job
The duties of this post are those of a Trust Appointed ST1/ST2 Level Doctor.
The post is based at Guy's Hospital which is the site of the trust's elective Orthopaedic Activity. Duties will include day to day care of Orthopaedic inpatients in collaboration with other junior staff, attendance at outpatient clinics, multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, theatre lists, assessment of surgical emergencies and acutely unwell patients if necessary.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' is one of the largest hospital trusts in the country, with a staff of over 10,000, 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. It brings together the 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
The post is based at Guys Hospital which is the site of the trusts elective Orthopaedic Activity. Duties will include day to day care of Orthopaedic inpatients in collaboration with other junior staff, attendance at outpatient clinics, multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, theatre lists, assessment of surgical emergencies and acutely unwell patients if necessary. There will be a dedicated research element to the post with protected time for project work on a weekly basis. The post holder will support the clinical specialists and regional MDT co-ordinator in audit data collection and will also be expected to work towards original research with a focus in arthroplasty and revision arthroplasty. You will be expected to actively participate in the departments audit and clinical governance activities with appraisal.
The timetable will vary according to the needs of the department and the successful applicants experience and duties, but will normally contain a mix of the various categories of work suitable for extending your training and experience. The post holder will be responsible to the regional revision knee leads for an individual patients care and Trust Appointed ST1/ST2 Level Doctors should carry out the consultants instructions and policies, always seeking advice when appropriate. All departmental protocols and policies must be followed and the post-holder must familiarize him/herself with these policies.
The post holder will be encouraged to update his/her knowledge and skills through suitable Continuous Medical Education, including attending all the departments academic, teaching and audit meetings. Study leave is encouraged.
There will be no regular out of hours commitment to this post but the post holder may be required to support the other Trust Appointed Doctors in delivering a day time RMO on call service for Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is based at Guys Hospital which is the site of the trusts elective Orthopaedic Activity. Duties will include day to day care of Orthopaedic inpatients in collaboration with other junior staff, attendance at outpatient clinics, multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, theatre lists, assessment of surgical emergencies and acutely unwell patients if necessary. There will be a dedicated research element to the post with protected time for project work on a weekly basis. The post holder will support the clinical specialists and regional MDT co-ordinator in audit data collection and will also be expected to work towards original research with a focus in arthroplasty and revision arthroplasty. You will be expected to actively participate in the departments audit and clinical governance activities with appraisal.
The timetable will vary according to the needs of the department and the successful applicants experience and duties, but will normally contain a mix of the various categories of work suitable for extending your training and experience. The post holder will be responsible to the regional revision knee leads for an individual patients care and Trust Appointed ST1/ST2 Level Doctors should carry out the consultants instructions and policies, always seeking advice when appropriate. All departmental protocols and policies must be followed and the post-holder must familiarize him/herself with these policies.
The post holder will be encouraged to update his/her knowledge and skills through suitable Continuous Medical Education, including attending all the departments academic, teaching and audit meetings. Study leave is encouraged.
There will be no regular out of hours commitment to this post but the post holder may be required to support the other Trust Appointed Doctors in delivering a day time RMO on call service for Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery.
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Education
Essential
- Eligible for full GMC Registration
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Visa and work permit for work in the UK
Desirable
- Good Clinical Practice qualification
- Higher degree
- ATLS provider
Previous experience
Essential
- Previous Trauma and Orthopaedics experience
- Completion of foundation programme or equivalent clinical experience
- Research interest
- NHS experience
Desirable
- Previous peer reviewed publications
- Trauma and Orthopaedics experience in the NHS
Skills/ Knowledge/ Ability
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of multi-disciplinary staff
- Commitment to a career in Trauma and Orthopaedics
- Understanding of research principles and methodology
- Evidence of active participation in audit
Desirable
- Understanding of peer review process and governance processes
- Organisational and time management skills to meet deadlines
Additional Information
Essential
- To be flexible in their approach to the work, according to priorities
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Education
Essential
- Eligible for full GMC Registration
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Visa and work permit for work in the UK
Desirable
- Good Clinical Practice qualification
- Higher degree
- ATLS provider
Previous experience
Essential
- Previous Trauma and Orthopaedics experience
- Completion of foundation programme or equivalent clinical experience
- Research interest
- NHS experience
Desirable
- Previous peer reviewed publications
- Trauma and Orthopaedics experience in the NHS
Skills/ Knowledge/ Ability
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of multi-disciplinary staff
- Commitment to a career in Trauma and Orthopaedics
- Understanding of research principles and methodology
- Evidence of active participation in audit
Desirable
- Understanding of peer review process and governance processes
- Organisational and time management skills to meet deadlines
Additional Information
Essential
- To be flexible in their approach to the work, according to priorities
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.
