Clinical/Research Fellow (Trust Doctor) in Trauma & Orthopaedics
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Job summary
Applicants are invited to apply for a Clinical/Research Fellow (Trust Doctor) in Trauma & Orthopaedics at Leeds General Infirmary.
The successful candidate would take a leading role in the organisation 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 organised 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 postholder 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.
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.
The 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.
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 (Less then 600 of ISS Equal or lower then16).
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.
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Details
Date posted
29 August 2024
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£55,329 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9298-MED-581
Job locations
Leeds General Infirmary
Great George Street
Leeds
LS1 3EX
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
Leeds General Infirmary
Great George Street
Leeds
LS1 3EX
Employer's website
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