Job summary
Senior
Clinical Fellow in Trauma & Limb Reconstruction
Candidates
are invited to apply for a senior clinical fellowship in Trauma and Limb
Reconstruction at Leeds General Infirmary. The post is designed for a more
experienced doctor, pursuing a career in orthopaedic surgery, who has an
interest in complex trauma and limb reconstruction, including the use of fine
wire circular fixators.
Applicants
must have at least 3 years previous experience in trauma and orthopaedic
surgery at ST3 level and above and be post MRCS or equivalent. This post is
particularly suitable for applicants post CCT prior to taking up a definitive
consultant post in orthopaedic trauma and/or lower limb reconstruction.
The
post is to start 5th August 2024 to 4th February 2025 in the first instance,
with the potential to extend up to 4 February 2025 by mutual agreement.
Main duties of the job
The
Major Trauma Centre in Leeds serves a population of 3.9 million and has
consistently been in the top 3 such units in terms of patients treated and
performance, according to TARN data. In addition the limb reconstruction team
provide a tertiary referral service for initial and definitive management of
isolated open and complex trauma as well as post traumatic complications to a
similar population.
The
post involves working on the Leeds General Infirmary site with the lower limb
reconstruction surgeons Mr Simon Britten, Mr Paul Harwood, Mr Patrick
Foster and Mr Martin Taylor.
The
post holder will receive advanced clinical and surgical training in lower
limb reconstruction using the Ilizarov method. In addition there will be
exposure to other techniques including intramedullary nailing and locked
plating, and the Taylor Spatial Frame /other hexapod frames.
The
unit has an active academic and teaching programme to which the successful
applicant would be expected to contribute.
About us
Leeds
General Infirmary has been acting as the Major Trauma Centre for West and
North Yorkshire since April 2013. This
has led to major expansion in available trauma infrastructure including a new
major trauma ward and additional trauma / reconstruction operating
capacity. Our department provides
Trauma and Elective Orthopaedic services to Leeds residents and beyond.
All
local trauma patients are admitted to the Leeds General Infirmary. The Trauma referral base is from the whole
of the Yorkshire Region, a population of approximately 3.9 million. With the advent of trauma networks in
England, all severe and multiple trauma is transferred to the major trauma
centre in Leeds with bypass procedures in place. TARN data has shown us to be consistently
within the top 3 busiest and most effective major trauma centres in the
country.
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
The
unit also provides a tertiary referral service for the management of isolated
complex and open fractures as well as post traumatic complications including
infection, non-union and deformity. A
regional service is also provided for pelvic and acetabular reconstruction,
spine and scoliosis surgery, complex and revision arthroplasty, hand surgery,
paediatric surgery, and foot and ankle surgery. The service is well supported by
established plastic, vascular and neurosurgical services.
General
Elective Orthopaedic services are currently provided from two sites in Leeds.
Paediatric, hand surgery and spine surgery is provided at Leeds General
Infirmary. Complex and revision lower
limb arthroplasty, upper limb and foot and ankle surgery are provided at
Chapel Allerton Hospital.
MEDICAL
STAFF IN THE DEPARTMENT
The
department of Trauma and Orthopaedic surgery is a large unit contributing to
both service delivery and academic research. There are 24 Consultants
including a Professor of Trauma surgery and all main branches of Trauma and
Orthopaedic Surgery are represented. The department currently consists of:
33 Consultants
17 SpR (ST3 9)
1 National Spine Fellow
1 Paediatric Trauma Fellow
1 National Hand Fellow
1 Limb Reconstruction Fellow
7 Clinical/Research Fellows
6 Trust Grade ST1 to ST8
9 ST1/2 posts
4 FY2 Doctors
6 FY1 Doctors
The
department is supported by Trauma co-ordinators and clinical nurse
specialists, including two in paediatric orthopaedics.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
unit also provides a tertiary referral service for the management of isolated
complex and open fractures as well as post traumatic complications including
infection, non-union and deformity. A
regional service is also provided for pelvic and acetabular reconstruction,
spine and scoliosis surgery, complex and revision arthroplasty, hand surgery,
paediatric surgery, and foot and ankle surgery. The service is well supported by
established plastic, vascular and neurosurgical services.
General
Elective Orthopaedic services are currently provided from two sites in Leeds.
Paediatric, hand surgery and spine surgery is provided at Leeds General
Infirmary. Complex and revision lower
limb arthroplasty, upper limb and foot and ankle surgery are provided at
Chapel Allerton Hospital.
MEDICAL
STAFF IN THE DEPARTMENT
The
department of Trauma and Orthopaedic surgery is a large unit contributing to
both service delivery and academic research. There are 24 Consultants
including a Professor of Trauma surgery and all main branches of Trauma and
Orthopaedic Surgery are represented. The department currently consists of:
33 Consultants
17 SpR (ST3 9)
1 National Spine Fellow
1 Paediatric Trauma Fellow
1 National Hand Fellow
1 Limb Reconstruction Fellow
7 Clinical/Research Fellows
6 Trust Grade ST1 to ST8
9 ST1/2 posts
4 FY2 Doctors
6 FY1 Doctors
The
department is supported by Trauma co-ordinators and clinical nurse
specialists, including two in paediatric orthopaedics.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS (Trauma & Orthopaedics) ATLS AO Basic course
Experience
Essential
- 3 Years s experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS (Trauma & Orthopaedics) ATLS AO Basic course
Experience
Essential
- 3 Years s experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
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).
