Job summary
This post offers the opportunity to develop experience in the Trauma and Orthopaedic specialty in a well-supported and closely supervised environment. The post-holders will be guided through the steps required to produce a systematic review for publication, an audit suitable for regional or national presentation and a research project to generate a presentation for submission to a national or international meeting and publication in a peer reviewed journal. The Fellows will be provided access to the research meeting at South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC) which is the UK's largest orthopaedic outcomes database and guided through the essential statistical methodology for research.
Main duties of the job
The post-holders will spend considerable in setting up and leading education and training for founder level doctor and GP trainees with in surgical directorate at the Trust. The post holder also work closely with Miss Stella Vig who is a national figure and director of recovery and current Clinical Director for surgical division with track record of working with trainees. The other part of the job will be spent in research and X-ray analysis within Trauma and Orthopaedic department. The post holder also will be part of junior level on call rota within trauma and orthopaedic department enjoying the experience of acute admission and pay banding attached to it. The posts are for one-year duration and are designed to optimise ranking for core surgical training applications
About us
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon.
These include:o Croydon University Hospital o Purley Hospital o The Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Centre in Thornton Heath o Community bases at Purley, Sanderstead, New Addington, Broad Green, Woodside o A minor injuries unit in New Addington The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 3,500 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.Our Vision:"Excellent integrated care for you and your family, when and where you need it"Our 5 key 'Here for you' promises to the people of Croydon are:o You feel cared for by helpful and welcoming staff o You feel in safe hands with highly professional staff o You feel confident in your treatment from skilled teams of compassionate clinicians o You feel we value your time with convenient appointments, minimal waiting and care closer to homeo You feel it's getting better all the time as we continue to improve our services
"As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19."
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holders will spend considerable in setting up and leading education and training for founder level doctor and GP trainees with in surgical directorate at the Trust. The post holder also work closely with Miss Stella Vig who is a national figure and director of recovery and current Clinical Director for surgical division with track record of working with trainees. The other part of the job will be spent in research and X-ray analysis within Trauma and Orthopaedic department. The post holder also will be part of junior level on call rota within trauma and orthopaedic department enjoying the experience of acute admission and pay banding attached to it. The posts are for one-year duration and are designed to optimise ranking for core surgical training applications
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holders will spend considerable in setting up and leading education and training for founder level doctor and GP trainees with in surgical directorate at the Trust. The post holder also work closely with Miss Stella Vig who is a national figure and director of recovery and current Clinical Director for surgical division with track record of working with trainees. The other part of the job will be spent in research and X-ray analysis within Trauma and Orthopaedic department. The post holder also will be part of junior level on call rota within trauma and orthopaedic department enjoying the experience of acute admission and pay banding attached to it. The posts are for one-year duration and are designed to optimise ranking for core surgical training applications
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Full GMC Registration (with an IELTS/OET
- Visa and work permit for the UK
- ATLS
Desirable
- Postgraduate research degree
- PG Cert in medical education or experience of formal teaching
Further Training and Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
- Basic Surgical skills course
Aptitudes, skills and personal attributes
Essential
- Good IT skills including word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint and databases
- Demonstrates an understanding of NHS management, structure and resources
- Evidence of effective multi-disciplinary team working and leadership, supported by multi- source feedback or other workplace-based assessments
- Evidence of working as part of multidisciplinary team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Enquiring, critical and flexible approach to work
Desirable
- Research and study background
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Relevant post-registration clinical experience.
- Completion of foundation programme training or equivalate postgraduate clinical experience
Desirable
Teaching and Clinical Governance
Essential
- Good understanding of clinical governance
- Commitment to continuing medical education and training
Desirable
- Experience of teaching undergraduates
- Presentations (Podium or poster) at surgical meeting/conference
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Full GMC Registration (with an IELTS/OET
- Visa and work permit for the UK
- ATLS
Desirable
- Postgraduate research degree
- PG Cert in medical education or experience of formal teaching
Further Training and Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
- Basic Surgical skills course
Aptitudes, skills and personal attributes
Essential
- Good IT skills including word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint and databases
- Demonstrates an understanding of NHS management, structure and resources
- Evidence of effective multi-disciplinary team working and leadership, supported by multi- source feedback or other workplace-based assessments
- Evidence of working as part of multidisciplinary team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Enquiring, critical and flexible approach to work
Desirable
- Research and study background
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Relevant post-registration clinical experience.
- Completion of foundation programme training or equivalate postgraduate clinical experience
Desirable
Teaching and Clinical Governance
Essential
- Good understanding of clinical governance
- Commitment to continuing medical education and training
Desirable
- Experience of teaching undergraduates
- Presentations (Podium or poster) at surgical meeting/conference
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).
