Job summary
This post is based at the Freeman Hospital and covers elective orthopaedic surgery. The duties involve work in operating theatres, clinics, admissions unit, supervising junior doctors and specialist nurse practitioners, care of inpatients and support the Arthroplasty Service. Evening on-calls till 8PM are non-resident.
Elective Orthopaedic Surgery is based at the Freeman Hospital, while the Orthopaedic Trauma Unit and the Spinal Service are sited at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. The Fracture Clinic and trauma ward are at the Royal Victoria Infirmary, along with elective and trauma theatres. Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a Level 1 Major Trauma Centre and has all the required trauma services. Elective outpatient clinics are held in the dedicated Musculoskeletal Outpatient Department at Freeman Hospital.
Main duties of the job
This post is designed to offer arthroplasty experience to a Orthopaedic trainee who is interested to gain further experience in Elective Arthroplasty and get registrar level experience in Trauma working in a MTC.
This post is based at the Freeman Hospital and covers elective orthopaedic surgery. The duties involve work in operating theatres, clinics, admissions unit, supervising junior doctors in the care of inpatients and support the Arthroplasty service.
The post will support elective Orthopaedic service at Freeman Hospital and will be involved in the On Call Rota at the Freeman Hospital during days and cover nights and weekends at RVI.
There will be commitment with ongoing MDT, research and Audit. The appointee will be expected to participate in ongoing research projects. The appointee will be encourages to complete projects should publish in peer reviewed journals. The candidate will be given support and guidance in career progression.
About us
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical:
Where possible, the applicant will work at the level equivalent to specialist registrar grade/ Fellow. The clinical duties of the post include;
Clinics: new patients, pre-admission & review clinics.
Pre-operative work up including pre-surgical planning using templating software
Theatres: assisting & operating under close supervision only after satisfactory assessment on job.
Registrar on-calls at RVI (nights and weekend days), flexible Trauma working
Supervising junior doctors in the day to day care of inpatients
Care of the patients during their stay in hospital. Daily ward rounds and reporting to supervising consultant.
Freeman on-call cover including weekends and evenings, including Weekend ward rounds when on-call.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical:
Where possible, the applicant will work at the level equivalent to specialist registrar grade/ Fellow. The clinical duties of the post include;
Clinics: new patients, pre-admission & review clinics.
Pre-operative work up including pre-surgical planning using templating software
Theatres: assisting & operating under close supervision only after satisfactory assessment on job.
Registrar on-calls at RVI (nights and weekend days), flexible Trauma working
Supervising junior doctors in the day to day care of inpatients
Care of the patients during their stay in hospital. Daily ward rounds and reporting to supervising consultant.
Freeman on-call cover including weekends and evenings, including Weekend ward rounds when on-call.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full registration with the GMC at time of application.
- Broad range of experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics.
Desirable
- Higher degrees including MSc, PhD, MD or equivalent
- Publications in the relevant area
- Keen to develop research skills.
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical knowledge and Skills equal to a ST3+ T&O.
- Experience of Trauma and Trauma on-calls.
- Experience in primary knee / hip arthroplasty.
- NHS UK experience.
- Experience at ST3-8 level in UK.
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
Desirable
- Completed an Orthopaedic Training Program in UK / Overseas.
- Up to date Log book showing summery of the procedures performed.
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate to the Trust and its workforce.
- An understanding of Clinical Governance.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior staff.
- Ability to teach clinical skills.
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full registration with the GMC at time of application.
- Broad range of experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics.
Desirable
- Higher degrees including MSc, PhD, MD or equivalent
- Publications in the relevant area
- Keen to develop research skills.
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical knowledge and Skills equal to a ST3+ T&O.
- Experience of Trauma and Trauma on-calls.
- Experience in primary knee / hip arthroplasty.
- NHS UK experience.
- Experience at ST3-8 level in UK.
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
Desirable
- Completed an Orthopaedic Training Program in UK / Overseas.
- Up to date Log book showing summery of the procedures performed.
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate to the Trust and its workforce.
- An understanding of Clinical Governance.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior staff.
- Ability to teach clinical skills.
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects.
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).
