Job summary
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
St George's Hospital, Tooting
Surgical Service Centre
Junior Orthopaedic Research Fellows in Trauma & Orthopaedics
Applications are invited for Junior Orthopaedic Research Fellows at St George's Hospital for 1 year starting August 2024
Main duties of the job
These posts are an excellent opportunity for candidates finishing foundation or core training and looking to perfect their portfolios before moving into higher surgical training, preferably in Orthopaedics.
The research fellow will have the opportunity to develop and lead on their own research projects as well as take over the running of existing studies and be involved in the recruitment of patients to national multicentre trials. This post will develop research skills and provide ample opportunities to present work at national and international meetings as well as generating publications. There will also be plenty of opportunities to augment the audit, service improvement and teaching aspects of their portfolios.
About us
St George's is a level 1 major trauma centre with a helipad facility. It is also a tertiary referral centre for complex elective orthopaedics, and currently has 24 orthopaedic consultants.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The clinical commitment of this post is to provide medical cover (at CT / SHO level) to major trauma patients and orthopaedic patients. This aspect is closely supervised and supported by the consultant of the weekwho undertakes daily ward rounds of all patients.
There is a 60 :40 split of clinical to research work. During their research time, the fellows will not have any ward or clinic commitments but will have the opportunity to gain surgical experience assisting in both elective and trauma cases. In addition, the daily educational trauma meetings will develop knowledge and skills in the management of polytrauma patients alongside simple and complex orthopaedic trauma.
The post is full-time, and includes working 1 in 7 weekends and 1 in 15 nights. There are no first on-call duties, and the post attracts a banding supplement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The clinical commitment of this post is to provide medical cover (at CT / SHO level) to major trauma patients and orthopaedic patients. This aspect is closely supervised and supported by the consultant of the weekwho undertakes daily ward rounds of all patients.
There is a 60 :40 split of clinical to research work. During their research time, the fellows will not have any ward or clinic commitments but will have the opportunity to gain surgical experience assisting in both elective and trauma cases. In addition, the daily educational trauma meetings will develop knowledge and skills in the management of polytrauma patients alongside simple and complex orthopaedic trauma.
The post is full-time, and includes working 1 in 7 weekends and 1 in 15 nights. There are no first on-call duties, and the post attracts a banding supplement.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS
- Full GMC Registration
Desirable
- Basic Surgical Skills
- ATLS
Clinical Experience
Essential
- UK NHS Experience
- Relevant post-registration experience
Desirable
- Completion of UK Foundation Programme by post start date
Research/Teaching
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and participation in audit
- Understanding of research principles, methodology and ethics, with the potential to contribute to research
Desirable
- Previous experience in research
- Evidence of relevant academic achievements eg: prizes, awards.
Knowledge and Clinical Skills
Essential
- Able to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement
- Evidence of development of diagnostic and technical skills
Other
Essential
- Commitment to learning
- Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
Desirable
- Commitment to a career in Trauma and Orthopaedics
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS
- Full GMC Registration
Desirable
- Basic Surgical Skills
- ATLS
Clinical Experience
Essential
- UK NHS Experience
- Relevant post-registration experience
Desirable
- Completion of UK Foundation Programme by post start date
Research/Teaching
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and participation in audit
- Understanding of research principles, methodology and ethics, with the potential to contribute to research
Desirable
- Previous experience in research
- Evidence of relevant academic achievements eg: prizes, awards.
Knowledge and Clinical Skills
Essential
- Able to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement
- Evidence of development of diagnostic and technical skills
Other
Essential
- Commitment to learning
- Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
Desirable
- Commitment to a career in Trauma and Orthopaedics
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).
