Job summary
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals Trust (LTHT), Leeds (United Kingdom) has developed new and
exciting themed posts primarily for trainees who have successfully completed
their FY2 placements (post-MBBS and internship or equivalent) and wish to
complete a Core Surgical Training equivalent within Surgery and especially
Trauma and Orthopaedics including Major Trauma, Elective Orthopaedics,
Neurosurgery and Vascular Surgery.
These
posts offer a unique opportunity for applicants to develop their surgical
skills alongside experience in other areas such as research and quality/service
improvement. Our posts combine education and career development with practical
patient-facing care. Successful applicants are assigned an educational and
clinical supervisor; have an allocated study leave budget and expected to
attend timetabled teaching sessions. Through portfolio preparation, specialist
mentoring and the education programme, junior surgical fellows are helped to
prepare for ST3 national selection.
The Fellowship has duration of 24 months and the post
holder will work for 6 months in each specialty (in Neurosurgery, Vascular
Surgery, and two of T&O, Major Trauma & Elective Orthopaedics). On
completion of the training program it is envisaged that the post holder will be
ready to complete the certificate of equivalence of Core Training which will
allow him/her to apply for the National Specialty Training Programs (STR) of
their choice.
Main duties of the job
The
post holder will work in collaboration with and under the direction of the
Consultants and other members of the team in the day to day management of
inpatients within the service. Duties include ward rounds, assisting the
Consultants and senior trainees in the operating theatre, undertaking the pre-
and post-operative, with all that this entails and care of patients on the
wards. They are expected to attend the
A&E Department and deal with any referrals. They may be required to attend
outpatient clinics.
The post holder will be part of a residential on call
ROTA (1:8) which is compliant with working time regulations and the 2016 junior
doctors contract, averaging 48 hours per week.
About us
The
post holders will be based at the Leeds General Infirmary (LGI) within the
Trauma and Related Services CSU.
The
Leeds General Infirmary is part of the Leeds Teaching Hospitals which is one
the largest teaching hospital Trusts in Europe, with access to leading clinical
expertise and medical technology. We
care for people from all over the country as well as the 780,000 residents of
Leeds itself. The Trust has a budget of
£1 billion. Our 15,000 staff ensures
that every year we see and treat 1,500,000 people in our 2,000 beds or
out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000 in-patients,
200,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out-patient appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals on 5 sites all
linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the best for specialist
and integrated care.
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
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals Trust (LTHT) has developed these new, high quality and
exciting posts, which have been designed primarily for trainees who have
successfully completed their FY2 placements (or equivalent) and wish to
complete a Core Surgical Training equivalent within Surgery.
We
envisage these roles as being an ideal stepping stone for trainees between
their FY2 and Specialty training posts in Trauma and Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery
and Vascular Surgery. These posts offer a unique opportunity for applicants to
develop their surgical skills alongside experience in other areas such as
research and quality/service improvement. Our posts combine education and career
development with practical patient-facing care.
The
Fellowship has duration of 24 months and the post holder will work for 6 months
in each specialty (Trauma and Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery and Vascular Surgery).
Each post holder will be assigned an Educational Supervisor who will help to
set out their goals for the duration of the fellowship and make sure they are
progressing over time, and a Clinical supervisor who is responsible for the
day-to-day clinical and surgical development.
On
completion of the training program it is envisaged that the post holder will be
ready to complete the certificate of equivalence of Core Training. This
certificate will allow trainees to apply for national Specialty Training
Programs (STR) of their choice. The Post holders are expected to achieve all
core training competencies set out by the ISCP. Trainees will be appointed at
CT1 level and will be eligible to continue for a second year at CT2 level
subject to a satisfactory Annual Review of Competency Progression
Job description
Job responsibilities
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals Trust (LTHT) has developed these new, high quality and
exciting posts, which have been designed primarily for trainees who have
successfully completed their FY2 placements (or equivalent) and wish to
complete a Core Surgical Training equivalent within Surgery.
We
envisage these roles as being an ideal stepping stone for trainees between
their FY2 and Specialty training posts in Trauma and Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery
and Vascular Surgery. These posts offer a unique opportunity for applicants to
develop their surgical skills alongside experience in other areas such as
research and quality/service improvement. Our posts combine education and career
development with practical patient-facing care.
The
Fellowship has duration of 24 months and the post holder will work for 6 months
in each specialty (Trauma and Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery and Vascular Surgery).
Each post holder will be assigned an Educational Supervisor who will help to
set out their goals for the duration of the fellowship and make sure they are
progressing over time, and a Clinical supervisor who is responsible for the
day-to-day clinical and surgical development.
On
completion of the training program it is envisaged that the post holder will be
ready to complete the certificate of equivalence of Core Training. This
certificate will allow trainees to apply for national Specialty Training
Programs (STR) of their choice. The Post holders are expected to achieve all
core training competencies set out by the ISCP. Trainees will be appointed at
CT1 level and will be eligible to continue for a second year at CT2 level
subject to a satisfactory Annual Review of Competency Progression
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 6 months experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
Desirable
- Research and audit skills
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation Year competencies or equivalent in Medicine or Surgery (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Medical training or Core Surgical Training).
Desirable
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
- Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach
- Evidence that present achievement andperformance is commensurate with totality of their period of training
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Hold or be eligible for full registration with licence to practise the GMC at intended start date
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- 4 Months experience in Orthopaedics and/or Plastic Surgery and/or Vascular Surgery and/or Neurosurgery during FY or CT or equivalent.
- Experience of UK Healthcare system - employment or clinical attachment.
Desirable
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 6 months experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
Desirable
- Research and audit skills
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation Year competencies or equivalent in Medicine or Surgery (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Medical training or Core Surgical Training).
Desirable
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
- Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach
- Evidence that present achievement andperformance is commensurate with totality of their period of training
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Hold or be eligible for full registration with licence to practise the GMC at intended start date
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- 4 Months experience in Orthopaedics and/or Plastic Surgery and/or Vascular Surgery and/or Neurosurgery during FY or CT or equivalent.
- Experience of UK Healthcare system - employment or clinical attachment.
Desirable
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
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).
