Job summary
We
are inviting applications to fill a vacancy at The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS
Trust in the Trauma and Related services CSU based at the Leeds General
Infirmary.
This
is a full-time appointment for an FY Doctor in Orthopaedics here at Leeds
Supporting Trauma & Orthopaedic Service.
This
service will include:
Daily ward rounds and patient reviews
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is a leading healthcare institution, excelling in
patient care, teaching and research.
Continuity to the Trauma & Orthopaedics wards
Within
TRS we value our junior doctors. We are a friendly and flexible department. We
provide daily senior support on the ward, designated daily senior medical
support, and are flexible to doctors educational and leave requirements.
Above
all we need a medical foundation trainee t with a positive attitude, who will
deliver quality services with compassion and become an integral member of a
dedicated and dynamic team. Leeds offers many opportunities; prospective
applicants are encouraged to visit the Departments and are invited to contact
any of the following persons.
Prospective
applicants are encouraged to visit the hospital, which can be arranged by
contacting:
Mark Philipson Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon
mark.philipson@nhs.net
Claire Bainbridge Specialist Grade in Orthogeriatrics cbainbridge@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
DUTIES
OF THE POST
To ensure high quality and safe care of Orthopaedic and Ortho-Geriatric
Medicine, patients resulting in excellent clinical outcomes.
To contribute directly to patient care by, for example, reviewing patients,
organising investigations and acting on results, initiating and changing
treatment, and speaking to patients and their relatives/carers about their
illness and clinical progress.
To undertake essential administrative duties, including prescribing, writing
electronic discharge letters, and liaising with colleagues in primary care.
To contribute to a multidisciplinary approach to patient care, working
collaboratively with a large team of allied healthcare professionals, including
the Early Discharge Assessment Team, specialist nurses and physiotherapists.
TEACHING
AND RESEARCH/STUDY AND TRAINING
There
will be opportunity for undergraduate teaching
Study
leave is available, at the discretion of the line manager for courses/training
related to General and Elderly Medicine
About us
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals 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 ensure 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
The
Trust has a budget of £1 billion. Our
15,000 staff ensure 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
LEVELS
OF RESPONSIBILITY
The
post-holder will be expected to work at the level of an FY doctor. They will
have access to supervision and support from a Consultant & Registrar at all
times.
MEDICAL
STAFF IN THE DEPARTMENT
Role Staff member
Clinical
Director - Mr Joseph Aderinto
General
Manager - Mr Lee Parker
Head
of Nursing - Mrs Diane Armstrong
Lead
Clinician MTC - Mr Nik Kanakaris
Lead
Clinical T&O - Mr Peyman Bakhshayesh
Service
Manager - Humayra Begum
Business
Manager - Miss Emma Snowden
Matron
- Miss Toseka Naqvi
Consultants
- 25 Consultants within MTC and T&O
Doctors
10x
Fellows and speciality Doctors
20x
Specialty Registrars
8x
Core Trainee Doctors
10x
FY training Doctors
Job description
Job responsibilities
LEVELS
OF RESPONSIBILITY
The
post-holder will be expected to work at the level of an FY doctor. They will
have access to supervision and support from a Consultant & Registrar at all
times.
MEDICAL
STAFF IN THE DEPARTMENT
Role Staff member
Clinical
Director - Mr Joseph Aderinto
General
Manager - Mr Lee Parker
Head
of Nursing - Mrs Diane Armstrong
Lead
Clinician MTC - Mr Nik Kanakaris
Lead
Clinical T&O - Mr Peyman Bakhshayesh
Service
Manager - Humayra Begum
Business
Manager - Miss Emma Snowden
Matron
- Miss Toseka Naqvi
Consultants
- 25 Consultants within MTC and T&O
Doctors
10x
Fellows and speciality Doctors
20x
Specialty Registrars
8x
Core Trainee Doctors
10x
FY training Doctors
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of foundation competencies, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice - Please refer to Personal Specification to complete this section fully
- Evidence of achievement of FY2 competencies in medicine or Surgery (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Medical training or Core Surgical Training)
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems - Please refer to Personal Specification to complete this section fully
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Successful completion of Foundation Year 1 training (or equivalent).
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
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs
- Please refer to Personal Specification to complete all section fully
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to provide complete details of employment history - Please refer to Personal Specification to complete this section fully
- CAREER PROGRESSION - Please refer to Personal Specification to complete this section fully
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Desirable
- ACADEMIC SKILLS - Please refer to Personal Specification to complete this section fully
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to provide complete details of employment history - Please refer to Personal Specification to complete this section fully
- CAREER PROGRESSION - Please refer to Personal Specification to complete this section fully
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of foundation competencies, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice - Please refer to Personal Specification to complete this section fully
- Evidence of achievement of FY2 competencies in medicine or Surgery (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Medical training or Core Surgical Training)
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems - Please refer to Personal Specification to complete this section fully
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Successful completion of Foundation Year 1 training (or equivalent).
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
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs
- Please refer to Personal Specification to complete all section fully
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to provide complete details of employment history - Please refer to Personal Specification to complete this section fully
- CAREER PROGRESSION - Please refer to Personal Specification to complete this section fully
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Desirable
- ACADEMIC SKILLS - Please refer to Personal Specification to complete this section fully
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to provide complete details of employment history - Please refer to Personal Specification to complete this section fully
- CAREER PROGRESSION - Please refer to Personal Specification to complete this section fully
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).
