Job summary
Applications are invited for the post in Trauma & Orthopaedics at Registrar level at the Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The post is available for 6 months from August 2023 to February 2024. You will join a multi award winning clinical academic department, which will provide a supportive environment to develop both clinically and academically.
The post is normally part of the Higher Surgical Training Scheme and HENW approved training posts.
Candidates should have had at least 18 months of Orthopaedic SHO work.
Successful applicants will be required to participate in the on-call rota for Orthopaedics and includes nights.
Main duties of the job
The posts will be based predominantly at the Aintree University Hospital, our trauma site and Broadgreen Hospital, our state of the art elective centre.
You will be responsible for routine and emergency admissions of orthopaedic patients, participating in a partial shift rota for orthopaedics. Day to day work will be varied incuding ward work, trauma and major trauma on call, outpatients clinics and theatre sessions.
We encourage trainees to operate under supportive supervision to develop their surgical skills.
A number of the consultants are deeply involved in educational roles all the way from undergraduate level to registrar level and pride themselves on training the next generation of surgeons.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Ward rounds and ward cover
First point of contact on-call for trauma
Attendance at major trauma calls
Trauma and elective theatre operating
Attendance at trauma and elective clinics when possible
Active involvement in department quality improvement, audit and research
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ward rounds and ward cover
First point of contact on-call for trauma
Attendance at major trauma calls
Trauma and elective theatre operating
Attendance at trauma and elective clinics when possible
Active involvement in department quality improvement, audit and research
Person Specification
Education, Qualification & Training
Essential
- Medical Degree (MBBS, MBChB or equivalent)
- Possession of MRCS or equivalent qualification.
- Attendance at relevant courses e.g. ATLS, Basic Surgical Skills, CCrISP
- GMC registration which permits working in non-training posts and hold a license to practice.
Desirable
- Specialist Registrar Grade or equivalent and near to completing their Higher Specialist Training.
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years SHO experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics.
- Experience of multidisciplinary working.
Desirable
- Experience at Orthopaedic registrar level
Audit
Desirable
- Knowledge of medical and clinical audit principles and evidence of active participation in audit
Research and Teaching
Essential
- Understanding of basic research principles and evidence-based practice.
- Teaching: Evidence of contributing to teaching and learning of others
Desirable
- Formal Teaching Qualification
Person Specification
Education, Qualification & Training
Essential
- Medical Degree (MBBS, MBChB or equivalent)
- Possession of MRCS or equivalent qualification.
- Attendance at relevant courses e.g. ATLS, Basic Surgical Skills, CCrISP
- GMC registration which permits working in non-training posts and hold a license to practice.
Desirable
- Specialist Registrar Grade or equivalent and near to completing their Higher Specialist Training.
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years SHO experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics.
- Experience of multidisciplinary working.
Desirable
- Experience at Orthopaedic registrar level
Audit
Desirable
- Knowledge of medical and clinical audit principles and evidence of active participation in audit
Research and Teaching
Essential
- Understanding of basic research principles and evidence-based practice.
- Teaching: Evidence of contributing to teaching and learning of others
Desirable
- Formal Teaching Qualification
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
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).
