Junior Clinical Fellow in Trauma & Orthopaedics
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Job summary
ORTHOPAEDIC FELLOW CT/ST 1/2 LEVEL - available for up to 12 months commencing as soon as possible - August 2024.
The Trauma and Orthopaedics Unit at Royal Derby comprises 8 purpose-built state of the art laminar flow theatres as well as dedicated outpatient clinic facilities for both Trauma and Elective patients.
As one of the largest Orthopaedic Departments in the country, the full spectrum of orthopaedic and trauma surgery is performed by leading sub-specialty surgeons, including foot and ankle, lower limb, upper limb and spinal surgery. You would cover all aspects of the sub specialties throughout your time here
This position will offer suitable candidates full educational support; Educational Supervisor, funded study leave and paid courses as appropriate. Funding of up to £5,000 per annum will also be available to assist with continued orthopaedic training and qualifications. There is a full and comprehensive weekly in house educational teaching programme.
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited for this unique post which offers advanced training and experience in orthopaedics. The Trauma and Orthopaedic Department actively encourages participation in clinical audits and we have a dedicated audit team to assist fellows with this important part of the role.
All posts are team based and have a dedicated consultant, registrar level and junior doctor. Posts offer the opportunity for research, theatre sessions, including trauma, all clinics and teaching. The Orthopaedic Fellow will be directly involved in the day to day care of the Trauma and Orthopaedic patients admitted to their firm. There is a day to day commitment to clinics and operating sessions.
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
- On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts about our Trust:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
- We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
Details
Date posted
26 July 2024
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£43,923 a year per annum. Plus Enhancements for OOH's working
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
320-MDR-6459117-DP
Job locations
Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
Employer's website
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