Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy and dynamic Traum and Orthopaedics team treating a large number of trauma and elective patients annually. We run daily trauma lists and the successful candidate will be part of a rota including regular trauma among other duties. Our team encourage professional development with a proven track record of successful conversion of ST1/2 posts to training placements.
Duties are based across the 3 Trust sites, primarily at Watford General Hospital and St Albans City Hospital. You will be accountable to the Trauma & Orthopaedic Consultants.
This appointment is full time, and the contract of employment is for a 12-month period from the start date.
Main duties of the job
This post will allow candidates to get a breadth of knowledge and experience across all orthopaedic specialities.
The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the orthopaedic on-call rota with an active role as part of the trauma team.
The main duties of the post will involve seeing, diagnosing, and treating Trauma & Orthopaedics patients, referring to other clinicians or general practitioners where appropriate.
You will be expected to work closely with appropriate nursing, professional, technical, and administrative and support staff.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/
We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A range of surgery is undertaken across both sites (Watford General Hospital and St Albans City Hospital) and the successful applicant will be encouraged to attend these sessions in order to develop a broad interest in all aspects of orthopaedic surgery and to further their medical training.
The post holder will be expected to actively participate in the departments audit and clinical governance activities with appraisal. The successful applicant will be required to take part in the Orthopaedic Trust Appointed ST1/ST2 Level Doctor on call rota.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A range of surgery is undertaken across both sites (Watford General Hospital and St Albans City Hospital) and the successful applicant will be encouraged to attend these sessions in order to develop a broad interest in all aspects of orthopaedic surgery and to further their medical training.
The post holder will be expected to actively participate in the departments audit and clinical governance activities with appraisal. The successful applicant will be required to take part in the Orthopaedic Trust Appointed ST1/ST2 Level Doctor on call rota.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- Eligible for full GMC Registration to cover the scope of employment. Satisfactory completion of PRHO posts (or equivalent certified evidence of competence) at the time of taking up post
Desirable
- Distinctions, Scholarships, prizes FRCS Other degrees e.g. BSc. Masters, PhD (or equivalent)
Knowledge:
Essential
- Competent in basic procedures (which may be post specific) e.g. CPR, infection control, physical examination, history taking etc
- Understands current clinical issues in specialty
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
- Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit in clinical practice
- Understands the principles of clinical governance - ensures patients are not put at risk
Desirable
- Knowledge or UK health systems and practices including the relationship between primary and secondary care and interprofessional relationships
- Knowledge of current issues in the NHS
Experience:
Essential
- Competent in basic procedures (which may be post specific) e.g. CPR, infection control, physical examination, history taking etc
Desirable
- Has participated in clinical audit
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- Eligible for full GMC Registration to cover the scope of employment. Satisfactory completion of PRHO posts (or equivalent certified evidence of competence) at the time of taking up post
Desirable
- Distinctions, Scholarships, prizes FRCS Other degrees e.g. BSc. Masters, PhD (or equivalent)
Knowledge:
Essential
- Competent in basic procedures (which may be post specific) e.g. CPR, infection control, physical examination, history taking etc
- Understands current clinical issues in specialty
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
- Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit in clinical practice
- Understands the principles of clinical governance - ensures patients are not put at risk
Desirable
- Knowledge or UK health systems and practices including the relationship between primary and secondary care and interprofessional relationships
- Knowledge of current issues in the NHS
Experience:
Essential
- Competent in basic procedures (which may be post specific) e.g. CPR, infection control, physical examination, history taking etc
Desirable
- Has participated in clinical audit
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).
