Job summary
Applications are invited for a full-time post of Junior Clinical Fellow Orthogeriatric . The successful candidate will be expected to commence as soon as possible, and this will be a permanent post.
The successful candidate will gain experience of true multidisciplinary working in a busy hospital. They will gain experience in managing the perioperative care of older trauma patients predominantly with femoral fractures, from admission through to rehabilitation and discharge. This will involve working closely with the Orthogeriatric medicine Consultant and Senior Clinical Fellow, the Trauma nurse specialists, Orthopaedic surgeons, Ward nurses, Administrative and Clerical staff, Therapists, and Anaesthetists.
Candidates will require full registration with the General Medical Council. The post-holder will be encouraged to develop clinical, managerial, and quality improvement skills within the Trust. Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust has an ongoing commitment to first class service delivery and innovation for service improvement.The Trust is situated in the South East of England, close to London and the M25.
For further information please contact Dr Way Wong, Consultant Rheumatologist and Acting Orthogeriatrician via email at waymain.wong1@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running of services and will share Consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management.
Subject to the provisions of the Terms and Conditions of Service, you are expected to observe Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust agreed policies and procedures, drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters.
You will be expected to make sure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of your patients to be able to contact you when necessary.All medical and dental staff employed by heath authorities are expected to comply with appropriate health and safety policies.
You will provide a service of the highest quality, which includes assessing and providing careto patients referred from the Emergency Department with femoral fractures and other trauma, and patients who are current in-patients under the care of the Orthogeriatric team.
You can work flexibly as part of a multidisciplinary team to meet the needs of the perioperative service and assist the consultant and other senior staff in their clinical dutieswhen required.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will contribute to the continuing development of the care of elderly and frail people with fractures on the orthopaedic wards, to support the Trust in improving provision of high-quality inpatient care. This will include active participation in clinical audit and use of evidence-based research and critical appraisal, so as to contribute to the development of clinical protocols, and to meet all relevant quality standards.
You are expected to maintain personal professional development in accordance with your appraisals andPersonal Development plans.
You will be expected to make sure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of your patients to be able to contact you when necessary.All medical and dental staff employed by heath authorities are expected to comply with appropriate health and safety policies.
You will provide a service of the highest quality, which includes assessing and providing careto patients referred from the Emergency Department with femoral fractures and other trauma, and patients who are current in-patients under the care of the Orthogeriatric team.
You can work flexibly as part of a multidisciplinary team to meet the needs of the perioperative service and assist the consultant and other senior staff in their clinical dutieswhen required.
You will contribute to the continuing development of the care of elderly and frail people with fractures on the orthopaedic wards, to support the Trust in improving provision of high-quality inpatient care. This will include active participation in clinical audit and use of evidence-based research and critical appraisal, so as to contribute to the development of clinical protocols, and to meet all relevant quality standards.
You are expected to maintain personal professional development in accordance with your appraisals andPersonal Development plans.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will contribute to the continuing development of the care of elderly and frail people with fractures on the orthopaedic wards, to support the Trust in improving provision of high-quality inpatient care. This will include active participation in clinical audit and use of evidence-based research and critical appraisal, so as to contribute to the development of clinical protocols, and to meet all relevant quality standards.
You are expected to maintain personal professional development in accordance with your appraisals andPersonal Development plans.
You will be expected to make sure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of your patients to be able to contact you when necessary.All medical and dental staff employed by heath authorities are expected to comply with appropriate health and safety policies.
You will provide a service of the highest quality, which includes assessing and providing careto patients referred from the Emergency Department with femoral fractures and other trauma, and patients who are current in-patients under the care of the Orthogeriatric team.
You can work flexibly as part of a multidisciplinary team to meet the needs of the perioperative service and assist the consultant and other senior staff in their clinical dutieswhen required.
You will contribute to the continuing development of the care of elderly and frail people with fractures on the orthopaedic wards, to support the Trust in improving provision of high-quality inpatient care. This will include active participation in clinical audit and use of evidence-based research and critical appraisal, so as to contribute to the development of clinical protocols, and to meet all relevant quality standards.
You are expected to maintain personal professional development in accordance with your appraisals andPersonal Development plans.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent from a recognised medical school
- Full registration with the GMC
Desirable
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Previous experience at foundation level or equivalent
Desirable
- Ability to develop and maintain sub-speciality interest
Audit & Clinical Governance
Essential
- Interest in, and knowledge of, medical audit and understands the principles of evidence based audit.
Desirable
- Evidence of audit participation with high ethical and professional standards.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent from a recognised medical school
- Full registration with the GMC
Desirable
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Previous experience at foundation level or equivalent
Desirable
- Ability to develop and maintain sub-speciality interest
Audit & Clinical Governance
Essential
- Interest in, and knowledge of, medical audit and understands the principles of evidence based audit.
Desirable
- Evidence of audit participation with high ethical and professional standards.
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).
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).
