Job summary
The Hand Fellow post is for Plastic and Orthopaedic trainees nearing the end of their specialist training who wish to further develop their experience in the field of Hand Surgery. We have an opportunity available for one *Orthopaedic* trainee. The appointments will be for a period of one year, spending six months at the two respective hospitals (QVH and MTW).
The post holder will work with all the Consultant Hand Surgeons and will be exposed to the full spectrum of elective and emergency hand surgery at the Trust. They will be encouraged to participate in the research, audit and teaching activity within the Hand Surgery Department and, if desired, their efforts to undertake the BSSH Diploma in Hand Surgery will be encouraged and supported by supervision from the Consultant staff and their assigned Educational Supervisor. The Unit has supported previous Hand Fellows in gaining their BSSH Diploma.
Main duties of the job
- Six months as a Hand Fellow at each Trust (QVH and MTW)
- The total duration of the appointment is for one year.
- On Calls: Orthopedic Trainees will be part of the middle grade (registrar) Orthopaedic on call rota at MTW.
- The respective Hand Fellows will cross over to the other trust at the end of a six month tenure.
About us
The department is one of the largest plastic surgery departments in the UK, supported by junior medical staff, specialist nurses, occupational and physiotherapists and speech therapists.
Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.
A centre of excellence, with an international reputation for pioneering advanced techniques and treatments. Everything we do is informed by our passion for providing the highest quality care and the best clinical outcomes.
At QVH we are proud of our achievements and our specialist services continue to record excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We regularly receive excellent results from patient satisfaction surveys and on average 98% of inpatients say they would recommend the hospital to their family or friends.
Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Hand Fellow post is for Plastic and Orthopaedic trainees nearing the end of their specialist training who wish to further develop their experience in the field of Hand Surgery. It is envisaged that there will be two appointments, one Orthopaedic trainee and one Plastic surgery trainee. The appointments will be for a period of one year, with the two appointments spending six months at the two respective hospitals (QVH and MTW).
The post holder will work with all the Consultant Hand Surgeons and will be exposed to the full spectrum of elective and emergency hand surgery at the Trust. They will be encouraged to participate in the research, audit and teaching activity within the Hand Surgery Department and, if desired, their efforts to undertake the BSSH Diploma in Hand Surgery will be encouraged and supported by supervision from the Consultant staff and their assigned Educational Supervisor. The Unit has supported previous Hand Fellows in gaining their BSSH Diploma.
With increasing experience there will be opportunities to undertake unsupervised operating lists and clinics.
The Job involves:
- Six months as a Hand Fellow at each Trust (QVH and MTW)
- The total duration of the appointment is for one year.
- On Calls: Plastic surgery trainees will be part of the middle grade (registrar) Plastics on call rota at Queen Victoria Hospital. Orthopedic Trainees will be part of the middle grade (registrar) Orthopaedic on call rota at MTW. Whilst it is envisaged there will be one Plastic surgery trainee and one Orthopaedic trainee appointed to the two Hand fellow posts, in the event two trainees from the same speciality are appointed, one will have regular on call duties and the other will have on call duties when available (as such the second appointee will have no entitlement to an on call commitment if two trainees from the same speciality are appointed)
- The respective Hand Fellows will cross over to the other trust at the end of a six month tenure.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Hand Fellow post is for Plastic and Orthopaedic trainees nearing the end of their specialist training who wish to further develop their experience in the field of Hand Surgery. It is envisaged that there will be two appointments, one Orthopaedic trainee and one Plastic surgery trainee. The appointments will be for a period of one year, with the two appointments spending six months at the two respective hospitals (QVH and MTW).
The post holder will work with all the Consultant Hand Surgeons and will be exposed to the full spectrum of elective and emergency hand surgery at the Trust. They will be encouraged to participate in the research, audit and teaching activity within the Hand Surgery Department and, if desired, their efforts to undertake the BSSH Diploma in Hand Surgery will be encouraged and supported by supervision from the Consultant staff and their assigned Educational Supervisor. The Unit has supported previous Hand Fellows in gaining their BSSH Diploma.
With increasing experience there will be opportunities to undertake unsupervised operating lists and clinics.
The Job involves:
- Six months as a Hand Fellow at each Trust (QVH and MTW)
- The total duration of the appointment is for one year.
- On Calls: Plastic surgery trainees will be part of the middle grade (registrar) Plastics on call rota at Queen Victoria Hospital. Orthopedic Trainees will be part of the middle grade (registrar) Orthopaedic on call rota at MTW. Whilst it is envisaged there will be one Plastic surgery trainee and one Orthopaedic trainee appointed to the two Hand fellow posts, in the event two trainees from the same speciality are appointed, one will have regular on call duties and the other will have on call duties when available (as such the second appointee will have no entitlement to an on call commitment if two trainees from the same speciality are appointed)
- The respective Hand Fellows will cross over to the other trust at the end of a six month tenure.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical degree
Desirable
- Expected to be within 1 year of successful completion of FRCS(Orth), FRCS(Plast) or equivalent.
Eligibility
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the General Medical Council at the time of appointment and with a current licence to practice
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice and supported by worked-based assessments of clinical performance and multisource feedback, or equivalent
- Evidence of working at ST6 level or above in the relevant specialty at time of application, supported by evidence from work-based assessments of clinical performance and multisource feedback or equivalent
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Fitness to Practice
Essential
- Up to date and fit to practice safely; awareness of own training needs; engagement with appraisal and revalidation process
Clinical Expertise
Essential
- Up-to-date ALS/ATLS certificate or equivalent Out of hours experience relevant to the post Experience in hand surgery at time of appointment Able to critically assess own clinical practice/skills and accept constructive criticism and act on it accordingly
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Demonstrate awareness of good decision making; awareness of own limitations with a track record of engaging in clinical governance and learning from errors.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical degree
Desirable
- Expected to be within 1 year of successful completion of FRCS(Orth), FRCS(Plast) or equivalent.
Eligibility
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the General Medical Council at the time of appointment and with a current licence to practice
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice and supported by worked-based assessments of clinical performance and multisource feedback, or equivalent
- Evidence of working at ST6 level or above in the relevant specialty at time of application, supported by evidence from work-based assessments of clinical performance and multisource feedback or equivalent
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Fitness to Practice
Essential
- Up to date and fit to practice safely; awareness of own training needs; engagement with appraisal and revalidation process
Clinical Expertise
Essential
- Up-to-date ALS/ATLS certificate or equivalent Out of hours experience relevant to the post Experience in hand surgery at time of appointment Able to critically assess own clinical practice/skills and accept constructive criticism and act on it accordingly
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Demonstrate awareness of good decision making; awareness of own limitations with a track record of engaging in clinical governance and learning from errors.
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).
