Job summary
BOA National Future Leaders Fellowship - Upper Limb
This Trust can facilitate a BOA Future Leaders Fellowship, a scheme for CCT holders who have yet to be appointed for a substantive consultant posts. Completion of the Fellowship may lead to a Post Graduate Certificate in Leading Clinical Innovation and Improving Performance. A contribution by the Fellow and the Trust to the Diploma course will normally be required. All Fellows must be members of the BOA. If successful, individuals must apply direct to the BOA for a place on the Future Leaders scheme.
Main duties of the job
The Fellow will work within the Upper Limb service in Trauma & Orthopaedics at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual to undertake a fellowship in a post primarily designed for surgeons who have passed their FRCS (T&O) examination and achieved CCT and wish to gain specialist surgical experience prior to applying for a Consultant post.
They will work with the consultant orthopaedic surgeons, concentrating upon upper limb surgery, including shoulder replacements, arthroscopic shoulder surgery and complex upper limb trauma surgery.
About us
North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.
We recruit for values and "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"
Job description
Job responsibilities
There will be weekly planned upper limb trauma list which treats patients who have been referred by the general trauma team but requires the expertise of the upper limb team. There is the opportunity for the post holder to take part in an out of hours trauma on call. There will be an opportunity for the post holder to further their clinical skills in practical delivery of ultrasound techniques as part of the planned training programme. The orthopaedic directorate has established a multidisciplinary one stop upper limb clinic at North Tees. The post holder will work closely with MSK practitioners and the MSK radiologist to lead the required changes and also utilise the practical skills learnt in ultrasound techniques as part of the training programme and/or undertake a formal ultrasound course. The Trust has strong links with Teesside University and has a track record of supporting trainees through various clinical courses provided by the University. Although the successful candidate will be based at University Hospital of North Tees, there will be a requirement to work cross site at the University Hospital of Hartlepool. It is a fixed term contract for 12 months. It is essential that the applicant has a good understanding of clinical risk management and experience of upper limb surgery. In addition to the challenges of the role, we expect commitment to clinical research, teaching and audit. Other attributes such as excellent inter-personal skills in both clinical and non-clinical environment are required. The applicant should also be able to enthuse, motivate and lead others whilst co-operating with consultants and other professionals in a sensitive and effective manner. Evidence of organising and prioritising workload is necessary. It is important that the applicant is a team player and adaptable to respond to changing circumstances and be willing to engage in NHS strategies. This post is subject to enhanced criminal record disclosure.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There will be weekly planned upper limb trauma list which treats patients who have been referred by the general trauma team but requires the expertise of the upper limb team. There is the opportunity for the post holder to take part in an out of hours trauma on call. There will be an opportunity for the post holder to further their clinical skills in practical delivery of ultrasound techniques as part of the planned training programme. The orthopaedic directorate has established a multidisciplinary one stop upper limb clinic at North Tees. The post holder will work closely with MSK practitioners and the MSK radiologist to lead the required changes and also utilise the practical skills learnt in ultrasound techniques as part of the training programme and/or undertake a formal ultrasound course. The Trust has strong links with Teesside University and has a track record of supporting trainees through various clinical courses provided by the University. Although the successful candidate will be based at University Hospital of North Tees, there will be a requirement to work cross site at the University Hospital of Hartlepool. It is a fixed term contract for 12 months. It is essential that the applicant has a good understanding of clinical risk management and experience of upper limb surgery. In addition to the challenges of the role, we expect commitment to clinical research, teaching and audit. Other attributes such as excellent inter-personal skills in both clinical and non-clinical environment are required. The applicant should also be able to enthuse, motivate and lead others whilst co-operating with consultants and other professionals in a sensitive and effective manner. Evidence of organising and prioritising workload is necessary. It is important that the applicant is a team player and adaptable to respond to changing circumstances and be willing to engage in NHS strategies. This post is subject to enhanced criminal record disclosure.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree
- Full registration with the General Medical Council or within 12 months of their CCT
- MRCS/MBBS
- FRCS (T&O)
Desirable
- Intercalated Degree
- MSc or PHD
- Academis excellence
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree
- Full registration with the General Medical Council or within 12 months of their CCT
- MRCS/MBBS
- FRCS (T&O)
Desirable
- Intercalated Degree
- MSc or PHD
- Academis excellence
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).
