Job summary
This is an innovative and forward-looking Orthopaedic Department, which is rapidly expanding clinically and academically both in terms of numbers of Consultants, overall workload and increasing sub-specialisation. The Orthopaedic Surgeons work extremely well as a group. All the orthopaedic surgeons work similar numbers of sessions, some do less trauma, some more administration or elective work. We are looking to appoint one Trust Grade Registrar who will work with a team of orthopaedic consultants. He/she will assist these consultants and work with the other registrars in a 1 in 6 to 1 in 8 on call partnership pattern which is currently under review. The post is for an initial 4 months starting from October 2025 and will form part of the Trauma SPR rota.
Main duties of the job
Regular Orthopaedic outpatient and fracture clinics at the Coventry and Warwickshire Hospital and Rugby St Cross.
Operating sessions as required
Working with the consultant to supervising the treatment of patients in The Hospital of St Cross and University Hospital.
Carrying out regular business or teaching ward rounds as appropriate.
On-call and trauma duties including nights and weekends
Participation in clinical audit within the Unit.
Active involvement in the training and supervision of Junior Medical Staff and medical students on ward rounds, in theatre and in clinics.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and personal specification for further details on the main responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and personal specification for further details on the main responsibilities
Person Specification
Qualication & Training
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Able to manage on call duties at Registrar level
- Perform basic trauma procedures
- Clinical training and experience appropriate to level of training
Desirable
- independant trauma / elective operating
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- awareness of medical audit, current medical best practise and national guidelines
- understands the clinical governance process
- Able to lead, communicate, negotiate and liaise with other medical professionals
- Competent in the use of all IT systems at the trust
Desirable
- Participated and completed clinical audit and research projects
Teaching & Education
Essential
- Shows a commitment to continuing medical education
- Willing to participate in teaching and training
Desirable
- Evidence of participation of teaching peers / junior members of the team
Person Specification
Qualication & Training
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Able to manage on call duties at Registrar level
- Perform basic trauma procedures
- Clinical training and experience appropriate to level of training
Desirable
- independant trauma / elective operating
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- awareness of medical audit, current medical best practise and national guidelines
- understands the clinical governance process
- Able to lead, communicate, negotiate and liaise with other medical professionals
- Competent in the use of all IT systems at the trust
Desirable
- Participated and completed clinical audit and research projects
Teaching & Education
Essential
- Shows a commitment to continuing medical education
- Willing to participate in teaching and training
Desirable
- Evidence of participation of teaching peers / junior members of the team
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
