Trust Doctor (ST1-2 equivalent) in Trauma and Orthopaedics

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and will alternate between theatre, clinics, and oncall (8 am to 5:30 pm only) on a weekly basis. There are 3 foundation doctors and a Trauma Coordinator Nurse who will assist with ward duties. Each day there is a consultant ward round of new admissions and all the remaining orthopaedic patients are seen by a middle grade or consultant each day. There is also a designated Orthogeriatric team to assist in the management of patients over 65. There are no night on- call commitments with this post although the post holder will be required to do ward duty in the morning on every third weekend from 08:00 17:30.

The post holder will work with all the consultants within the department which means that they will gain exposure to all the above areas of specialisation.

The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and will alternate between theatre, clinics, and oncall (8 am to 5:30 pm only) on a weekly basis. There are 3 foundation doctors and a trauma coordinator nurse who will assist with ward duties. Each day there is a consultant ward round of new admissions and all the remaining orthopaedic patients are seen by a middle grade or consultant each day. There is also a designated orthogeriatric team to assist in the management of patients over 65. There are no night on- call commitments with this post although the post holder will be required to do ward duty in the morning on every third weekend from 08:00 17:30.

The post holder will work with all the consultants within the department which means that they will gain exposure to all the above areas of specialisation.

The post holder will be involved in all aspects of management of new as well as follow up patients. They will undertake clinics (orthopaedic/fracture), operating theatre lists and administration.

The post holder will deputise, so far as is practicable, for absent colleagues. They will be required to undertake such exceptional irregular commitments outside normal hours as are essential for continuity of patient care, and duty in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.

Teaching and training

The post holder will be expected to participate in teaching and training including receiving appraisals and support. There is a regular Friday morning teaching session and registrars will be part of the academic teaching rota.

Research and Development

The trust is keen to support high quality R&D and innovation. Current R&D funding arrangements in the NHS require that all R&D is recorded and co-ordinated by the Trusts R&D office. Before starting projects, appropriate steps should be taken to ensure that projects meet prevailing standards of research governance. The R&D office will also advise staff about intellectual property.

Audit and Administration

The post holder will be expected to contribute and participate in the departments ongoing clinical audit programme and will carry out all administrative duties associated with the care of their patients. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the collation and presentation of accurate data for audit and supervising junior staff in similar activities.

Please see job description and person specification for full details of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration with licence to practice at time of application
• MBBS

Knowledge

Essential

• Completion of foundation training (or equivalent)
• 6 months trauma and orthopaedics experience above FY 1 level.

Desirable

• Teaching experience

Personal skills

Essential

• Ability to develop good working relationships
• Commitment to continuing personal development

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Homerton Hospital

Homerton Row

London

E9 6SR

Employer's website

https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)