Job summary
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust has an exciting opportunity to join our multidisciplinary Trauma and Orthopaedic team as a Locally Employed Doctor (FY2 equivalent). It is an opportunity to join a friendly and dynamic hospital team of experienced surgeons, doctors, nurses and practitioners with an excellent reputation for providing an educational and supportive environment. The post-holder will be based at RSH and will have responsibilities for both sites (PRH and RSH) in the event of a change in service requirements.
These posts are not nationally recognised for training but provide valuable access and support for onward application to various medical career paths.
Main duties of the job
Main Clinical duties include:
Ward based care of trauma patients.
Emergency clerking admissions through the ED and Fracture Clinic.
Assessment, diagnosis and management plans for admissions.
Working with registrar and consultant on call.
Attendance in theatre and fracture clinics.
Contribution to the full-shift rota duties.
To have excellent team-working skills with the abilities and professional attitude to work well in a multi-professional team.
To deliver clinical and quality targets agreed both nationally and locally with clinical teams and commissioners.
To follow patients throughout their clinical pathways.
About us
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is the main provider of acute hospital services for around half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales.
Encompassing some of the most picturesque parts of England and Wales, the Trust's catchment stretches from the Cambrian Mountains in the west, to Newport and the fringes of the Black Country in the east. The main towns include: Bridgnorth, Ludlow, Market Drayton, Oswestry, Shrewsbury and Whitchurch (in Shropshire); Newport, Telford and Wellington (in Telford & Wrekin); and Newtown and Welshpool (in Powys) - all beautiful and unique.
Our main service locations are the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) in Shrewsbury which are located 20 minutes' drive apart. Together they provide 99% of our activity. Both hospitals provide a wide range of acute hospital services including accident & emergency, outpatients, diagnostics, inpatient medical care and critical care.
We also provide services such as consultant-led outreach clinics at the Wrekin Community Clinic, Telford, the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, Gobowen and the Bridgnorth, Ludlow and Whitchurch Community Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the 1 in 10 full shift on call rota. The rota is compliant with the terms and conditions of the 2016 Doctors and Dentists in Training (England) Contract and Working Time Regulations and has been carefully designed to maximise training opportunities for doctors whilst maintaining a safe and efficient service, with an even spread of long days and nights. The post holder will be 1 of the 10 doctors contributing to the full shift on call rota with a weekend frequency of 1:3.33 with 7-night shifts across a 10-week reference period and is prospectively covered for annual and study leave.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the 1 in 10 full shift on call rota. The rota is compliant with the terms and conditions of the 2016 Doctors and Dentists in Training (England) Contract and Working Time Regulations and has been carefully designed to maximise training opportunities for doctors whilst maintaining a safe and efficient service, with an even spread of long days and nights. The post holder will be 1 of the 10 doctors contributing to the full shift on call rota with a weekend frequency of 1:3.33 with 7-night shifts across a 10-week reference period and is prospectively covered for annual and study leave.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS, Mb CHB or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
- Attendance at relevant courses e.g. ATLS, Basic Surgical Skills course or equivalent with a valid certificate.
Entry Criteria
Essential
- Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Demonstration of acquisition of the level of knowledge and skills necessary for the completion of F1 or 2 or evidence of equivalent training and experience.
- That applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English or academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) results showing a score of at least 7.0 in each domain (speaking, listening, reading, writing), with an overall score of at least 7.5, to be achieved in a single sitting and within 24 months of the time of application, -OR proof that your primary medical qualification has been undertaken solely in English, that all examinations undertaken were solely in English and that your primary medical qualification has included at least 75% of contact with patients in English, -OR, evidence of employment as a doctor in an NHS organisation for a minimum of 3 months.
- Meets the criteria set out in the generic capabilities framework -detailed below.
Desirable
- 4 months of NHS experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS, Mb CHB or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
- Attendance at relevant courses e.g. ATLS, Basic Surgical Skills course or equivalent with a valid certificate.
Entry Criteria
Essential
- Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Demonstration of acquisition of the level of knowledge and skills necessary for the completion of F1 or 2 or evidence of equivalent training and experience.
- That applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English or academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) results showing a score of at least 7.0 in each domain (speaking, listening, reading, writing), with an overall score of at least 7.5, to be achieved in a single sitting and within 24 months of the time of application, -OR proof that your primary medical qualification has been undertaken solely in English, that all examinations undertaken were solely in English and that your primary medical qualification has included at least 75% of contact with patients in English, -OR, evidence of employment as a doctor in an NHS organisation for a minimum of 3 months.
- Meets the criteria set out in the generic capabilities framework -detailed below.
Desirable
- 4 months of NHS experience
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).
