Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for either an ST3+ trainee in surgery or anaesthetics to take a year's out of programme experience (OOPE) or for a post-CCT/Trust employed surgical/anaesthetics doctor to be part of a national pilot, taking up a GIRFT (Getting It Right First Time) Fellow post for 12 months. The job role will include involvement in projects at a strategic level as well as operationally within the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore (RNOH). There is also an opportunity to partner with industry/academic schemes for the right candidate - opportunities will be discussed at interview.
The GIRFT Fellow will work with senior colleagues across the RNOH and GIRFT, to assist in data gathering and analysis of national and local practice and current outcomes; drawing up best guidance practice following clinical engagement across Trusts nationally and within the RNOH; publishing and disseminating best practice following implementation.
Main duties of the job
Supervised by a Surgical Consultant, your duties will be split as follows:
(a) 32 hours a week as a GIRFT fellow, focussing on areas of work such as:
- Development of surgical pathways for High Volume Low Complexity procedures (HVLC)
- Junior doctor engagement in HVLC work including identifying training opportunities
- Maximising productivity and training during Better Training Better Care lists
- Role of simulation & human factors training in improving theatre productivity
(b) 16 hours a week clinical work, including on-call duties.
Training will be provided as required and fellows will be supported by regular access to senior clinicians including Professor Tim Briggs, National Director of Clinical Improvement. The post forms part of a cohort of Fellows and there will be collaboration with other national fellowship programmes e.g. the National Medical Director's Clinical Fellows Scheme and the Chief Sustainability Officer's Clinical Fellows Scheme.
Fellows will be offered support with research publications and regular development opportunities including action learning sets, leadership, service improvement and the GIRFT Metholodogy.
About us
- Two sites, one in central London and one in Stanmore - which has recently opened The Stanmore Building, a new, state-of-the-art inpatient facility
- Our Research and Innovation Centre works closely with our main academic partner, University College London
- Recognised as a centre of excellence, leading on national initiatives, such as theGetting It Right First Time (GIRFT)Programme
- Further major redevelopment underway across the Stanmore site - improving and modernising our facilities to maintain our position as the UK's leading centre for orthopaedic medicine
- In the NHS staff survey, over 90% of our staff were satisfied with the quality of care they are able to give to patients - the best result of any NHS Trust in the country
- Our staff also indicated that they had the best experience of appraisals as compared to all other NHS Trusts.
This is a great time to join us and play a critical role in the next stage of RNOH's journey to achieving an outstanding CQC rating.
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and offer a range of flexible working practices. Part-time and job share applications will be considered.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Based in Stanmore, RNOH is a national tertiary hospital that provides a comprehensive range of neuro-musculoskeletal health care ranging from acute spinal injury and complex bone tumour management to orthopaedic medicine and specialist rehabilitation. As a national and international centre of excellence, we treat patients from all over the UK and other parts of the world, many of whom are tertiary referrals for second opinions or for treatment of complex or rare conditions.
The post is full time and may include working across a full-shift timetable with participation in an out of hours rota (including weekends).
It is essential that the applicant holds full GMC registration.
Please see full job description attached for further information. Please contact Emma Stewart emma.stewart18@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
Based in Stanmore, RNOH is a national tertiary hospital that provides a comprehensive range of neuro-musculoskeletal health care ranging from acute spinal injury and complex bone tumour management to orthopaedic medicine and specialist rehabilitation. As a national and international centre of excellence, we treat patients from all over the UK and other parts of the world, many of whom are tertiary referrals for second opinions or for treatment of complex or rare conditions.
The post is full time and may include working across a full-shift timetable with participation in an out of hours rota (including weekends).
It is essential that the applicant holds full GMC registration.
Please see full job description attached for further information. Please contact Emma Stewart emma.stewart18@nhs.net
Person Specification
Desirable
Essential
- Experience working in technology
- Experience working in improvement projects
Experience
Essential
- Completion of core surgical training or equivalent
- Several years registrar experience or equivalent
- Interest in education and research
- Availability for 12 months OOPE not conflicting with current training commitments
Desirable
- Previous publications in peer reviewed journals
- Able to work effectively within a team environment and on own initiative.
- interest in working in innovation
Qualifications
Essential
Person Specification
Desirable
Essential
- Experience working in technology
- Experience working in improvement projects
Experience
Essential
- Completion of core surgical training or equivalent
- Several years registrar experience or equivalent
- Interest in education and research
- Availability for 12 months OOPE not conflicting with current training commitments
Desirable
- Previous publications in peer reviewed journals
- Able to work effectively within a team environment and on own initiative.
- interest in working in innovation
Qualifications
Essential
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
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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).
