Job summary
Applicants
are invited to apply for a Clinical Research Fellow (Trust Doctor) in Trauma
and Orthopaedics at Leeds General Infirmary .
The
successful candidate would take a leading role in the organization of
clinical activities and delivery of clinical trials in partnership with key
clinical staff. They will also be the point of reference for medical staff,
management, foundations, and external funding organisations. The successful
candidate will need attend as required, the courses organized by the
department and occasionally to present at national and international meetings
the overall research portfolio of the unit.
Main duties of the job
The
post holder will assist in the delivery of accurate high quality data in
partnership with key clinical staff and deliver end-user training in the use
of departmental database systems to ensure the level of data quality is maintained
About us
The
Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery provides Trauma and Elective
services to Leeds residents and beyond.
The
in-hospital services provided at the Major Trauma Centre of the Yorkshire and
Humber regional trauma network, are led by 10 of the 34 Consultants of the
Trauma and Orthopaedic Department.
The
Major Trauma Services cover the adult and paediatric population of West
Yorkshire of more than 3.5 million, admitting an average of more than 1,100
TARN approved trauma cases (>600 of ISS 16).
A
tertiary referral service is provided for spine and scoliosis surgery, pelvic
and acetabular reconstruction, paediatric acute and elective surgery, limb
reconstruction, complex brachial plexus and upper extremity surgery.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
All
orthopaedic trauma patients are admitted to the Leeds General Infirmary. Particular specialist services provided are
pelvic and acetabular reconstruction, spinal injuries, open fractures, post
injury limb reconstruction and complex fracture work. There is a specific
interest in polytrauma and many peripheral trauma units refer most of their
multiple injuries straight to Leeds General Infirmary on day one.
This
post is designed to support the Research / Clinical activities of this well
established trauma service. The
referral base is continuing to develop and grow and forms the basis of the
new Trauma Centre at Leeds General Infirmary.
Job description
Job responsibilities
All
orthopaedic trauma patients are admitted to the Leeds General Infirmary. Particular specialist services provided are
pelvic and acetabular reconstruction, spinal injuries, open fractures, post
injury limb reconstruction and complex fracture work. There is a specific
interest in polytrauma and many peripheral trauma units refer most of their
multiple injuries straight to Leeds General Infirmary on day one.
This
post is designed to support the Research / Clinical activities of this well
established trauma service. The
referral base is continuing to develop and grow and forms the basis of the
new Trauma Centre at Leeds General Infirmary.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB or equivalent
- ATLS
- MRCS
- AO Basic course or equivalent
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date
Experience
Essential
- 5 years experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice;
- More than 2 years experience of Orthopaedic Surgery at ST3+ level.
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB or equivalent
- ATLS
- MRCS
- AO Basic course or equivalent
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date
Experience
Essential
- 5 years experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice;
- More than 2 years experience of Orthopaedic Surgery at ST3+ level.
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
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).
