Job summary
12 months Fixed Term.
Junior Clinical Fellow (CT Level) in Trauma & Orthopaedics
Previous applicants need not apply.
It's an exciting time for the Orthopaedic team at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust. We've just received significant investment from the trust to expand and improve our offering to patients across our Orthopaedic services.
There is on call cover required on a 1:11 rota.
A little bit about us!
The Orthopaedic unit has a dedicated outpatient department at the hospital with its own x-ray facility. We also provide an excellent interface outpatient service at Bolton One in the town centre led by our team of Advanced Orthopaedic Practitioners. Within the hospital we have a ring-fenced orthopaedic ward (F6) and two trauma wards - G3 and G4 both of which have a Trauma Stabilisation Unit (TSU).
Our main theatre suite has 4 laminar flow theatres which are generally used for arthroplasty surgery as well as trauma. Our newly extended day care facility currently has 2 general anaesthetic theatres, a treatment room and 25 day care beds with further development of theatres in the pipeline.
At present, our team of thirteen Consultants provide general services as well as appropriate specialisation in key areas. Our team also consists of experienced plaster room staff, physiotherapists, specialist registrars, foundation year doctors, clinical fellows, advanced nurse practitioners and our dedicated administrative team.
Main duties of the job
This post would be ideal for someone who wishes to increase their experience in Trauma and Orthopaedics in a busy hospital. The post holder would be expected to participate in a full shift on call rota, care for the patients on the ward, attend weekly fracture clinic, as well as trauma and elective theatre lists. In addition, the post holder is expected to take part in the departmental teaching and participate in audit. The trust has excellent educational facilities available including a dedicated library and study area in the Education Centre.
About us
As an integrated acute and community Trust we are committed to continuous improvement, clinical excellence and patient focused care.
We have plenty to celebrate as our Trust goes from strength to strength on so many fronts including patient experience, staff satisfaction and financial stability.
This post does not carry the Postgraduate Dean's required educational and numerical approval and full registration with the GMC is essential. MRCS is preferred but not essential.'This role may be suitable for non-UK or non-EEA job applicants wishing to apply for Home Office Tier 2 sponsorship'
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role, please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.
PLEASE NOTE: The Trust reserves the right to close vacancies early if a high number of applications are received. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role, please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.
PLEASE NOTE: The Trust reserves the right to close vacancies early if a high number of applications are received. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Extra qualifications would be an advantage.
- ALS Provider
Post Grad
Essential
- Registration with GMC (full or limited)
Academic Achievements
Desirable
- Distinctions or Prizes during undergraduate training
- Research and Publications
Experience
Desirable
- 24 months as Foundation doctor
Ability
Desirable
Motivation
Essential
- Commitment Punctuality Initiative
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Organisation skills
- Communication skills
- Team working skills
Desirable
- Assertiveness
- Ability to cope under stress
Others
Essential
- To be physically fit to undertake duties
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Extra qualifications would be an advantage.
- ALS Provider
Post Grad
Essential
- Registration with GMC (full or limited)
Academic Achievements
Desirable
- Distinctions or Prizes during undergraduate training
- Research and Publications
Experience
Desirable
- 24 months as Foundation doctor
Ability
Desirable
Motivation
Essential
- Commitment Punctuality Initiative
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Organisation skills
- Communication skills
- Team working skills
Desirable
- Assertiveness
- Ability to cope under stress
Others
Essential
- To be physically fit to undertake duties
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).
