Job summary
The successful trainee is expected to provide day to day care for in-patients on the wards, HDU and ITU. They should see all their patients prior to surgery and, whenever possible, should be in theatre to assist and be taught. In out-patients, they will see new patients under the supervision of a consultant and will be expected to present cases to the consultant and discuss future management.At present a full shift system is in operation. There are daily, post-take, consultant led ward rounds and the outgoing night time trainee and the incoming day time trainee are expected to be present. This allows for hand-over and for cases to be presented to the consultant. The trainee will undertake either Friday/Saturday/Sunday nightshifts or weekday nightshifts within a rota. The daytime long days are undertaken on a rolling rota. Whilst on-call, the Junior Doctors primary commitment is to emergency admissions.
Main duties of the job
Full-time including participation in a full shift rota system working 1 in 8.Duties include day to day care of patients on the Surgical/Orthopaedics Wards, attendance at ward rounds, when possible attendance in Trauma/Elective Theatre and sitting in clinics and the responsibility for the Consultants' patients on the wards. A full shift system in trauma and orthopaedics is worked.The postholder will primarily work along the F2 doctors reviewing the patients on the trauma orthopaedic ward, the children's ward and other orthopaedic beds. The postholder will also arrange the admissions and initial management of trauma patients.The twelve Orthopaedic Consultants at St Richards Hospital hold Out-Patients and Fracture Clinics and admit trauma patients to St Richards Hospital and elective and rehabilitation patients. Consultants hold daily Fracture Clinics and there are Plaster Room facilities and technicians and full x-ray facilities and secretarial support at both hospitals. The CT and MRI Scanners are at St Richards Hospital The department is computerised using PACS radiology.The job carries an on-call commitment for the review and admission of orthopaedic and urology patients via A&E and direct GP referral, urology part is supported by Urology Registrar on site 8 am to 10 pm and offsite 10pm to 8am.
About us
At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme,for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop.We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full-time including participation in a full shift rota system working 1 in 8.
Duties include day to day care of patients on the Surgical/Orthopaedics Wards, attendance at ward rounds, when possible attendance in Trauma/Elective Theatre and sitting in clinics and the responsibility for the Consultants' patients on the wards. A full shift system in trauma and orthopaedics is worked.
The postholder will primarily work along the F2 doctors reviewing the patients on the trauma orthopaedic ward, the children's ward and other orthopaedic beds. The postholder will also arrange the admissions and initial management of trauma patients.
The twelve Orthopaedic Consultants at St Richards Hospital hold Out-Patients and Fracture Clinics and admit trauma patients to St Richards Hospital and elective and rehabilitation patients. Consultants hold daily Fracture Clinics and there are Plaster Room facilities and technicians and full x-ray facilities and secretarial support at both hospitals. The CT and MRI Scanners are at St Richards Hospital The department is computerised using PACS radiology.
The job carries an on-call commitment for the review and admission of orthopaedic and urology patients via A&E and direct GP referral, urology part is supported by Urology Registrar on site 8 am to 10 pm and offsite 10pm to 8am.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full-time including participation in a full shift rota system working 1 in 8.
Duties include day to day care of patients on the Surgical/Orthopaedics Wards, attendance at ward rounds, when possible attendance in Trauma/Elective Theatre and sitting in clinics and the responsibility for the Consultants' patients on the wards. A full shift system in trauma and orthopaedics is worked.
The postholder will primarily work along the F2 doctors reviewing the patients on the trauma orthopaedic ward, the children's ward and other orthopaedic beds. The postholder will also arrange the admissions and initial management of trauma patients.
The twelve Orthopaedic Consultants at St Richards Hospital hold Out-Patients and Fracture Clinics and admit trauma patients to St Richards Hospital and elective and rehabilitation patients. Consultants hold daily Fracture Clinics and there are Plaster Room facilities and technicians and full x-ray facilities and secretarial support at both hospitals. The CT and MRI Scanners are at St Richards Hospital The department is computerised using PACS radiology.
The job carries an on-call commitment for the review and admission of orthopaedic and urology patients via A&E and direct GP referral, urology part is supported by Urology Registrar on site 8 am to 10 pm and offsite 10pm to 8am.
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic medical degree
- oPostgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- oAdvanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
Desirable
- oMRCS or in process of sitting exam or appropriate specialist qualification
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- oRelevant post registration experience
Desirable
- oExperience in other related specialties
Knowledge
Desirable
- oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- oRecognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- oResearch experience
- oPublications
- oPrizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic medical degree
- oPostgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- oAdvanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
Desirable
- oMRCS or in process of sitting exam or appropriate specialist qualification
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- oRelevant post registration experience
Desirable
- oExperience in other related specialties
Knowledge
Desirable
- oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- oRecognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- oResearch experience
- oPublications
- oPrizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
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).
