Job summary
We are looking for eager, outgoing Clinical Fellow ST1-2 to join our friendly team based at our Trauma and Orthopedic department in Southend Hospital, for a 12 month opportunity on a full time basis.
As part of this diversified and stimulating role please see the detail in the 'Main duties of the job' for an overview of your duties and you will become part of regular meetings, examples below, to ensure knowledge is shared and disseminated to give patients the best outcome.
- Trauma Meeting: Daily
- Sub-speciality MDT's/Spinal MDT: Wednesday morning
- X-Ray meeting: Wednesday afternoon
- Clinical governance monthly with opportunities to present projects and M&M. Online research meeting: Attendance encouraged Wednesdays.
You will have access to the Education Centre on site at Southend Hospital which features a lecture theatre, library and several meeting spaces equipped with conferencing equipment. The Education Centre is used extensively by doctors in training, Consultants, General Practitioners and other professions allied to medicine.
Main duties of the job
In this interesting and varied role you will: -
- see emergency admissions presenting to A&E - during your post you will see the full range of fracture and acute Orthopaedic problems.
- be involved in the day to day management of elective Orthopaedic and trauma patients on the wards.
- attend theatre to assist and be taught basic surgical techniques.
- learn and develop communication skills
- develop your skills in team working and working with other health professionals
- get an understand the process of discharge planning for patients with complex health and social care requirements.
- become competent in practical procedures such as application of plaster of Paris, aspiration of joints, closed reduction techniques for joint dislocation, simple fractures, traction pin insertion and setting up of skeletal tractions.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being 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
We look forward to receiving your application for this exciting and varied role.
Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We look forward to receiving your application for this exciting and varied role.
Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practice
- MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Previous experience at ST1-2 or equivalent level with at least 12 months in Trauma & Orthopaedics/Surgery
- Able to organise own learning and CPD
Desirable
- Experience of collecting and presenting data orally and in writing
Communication
Essential
- Able to communicate clearly in written English
- Demonstrate ability to manage time and prioritise workload
- Ability to use computers and clinical programmes
- Able to demonstrate an ability to form good relationships with patients, carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues.
Audit & Clinical Governance
Essential
- Interest in and knowledge of medical audit and understanding the principles of evidence based audit.
Desirable
- Evidence of audit participation with high ethical/professional standards.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practice
- MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Previous experience at ST1-2 or equivalent level with at least 12 months in Trauma & Orthopaedics/Surgery
- Able to organise own learning and CPD
Desirable
- Experience of collecting and presenting data orally and in writing
Communication
Essential
- Able to communicate clearly in written English
- Demonstrate ability to manage time and prioritise workload
- Ability to use computers and clinical programmes
- Able to demonstrate an ability to form good relationships with patients, carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues.
Audit & Clinical Governance
Essential
- Interest in and knowledge of medical audit and understanding the principles of evidence based audit.
Desirable
- Evidence of audit participation with high ethical/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).
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).
