Job summary
This appointment will provide training and experience in a wide range of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery.Once a month the Orthopaedic Department holds a study morning. In addition to medical audit, case presentations are made, complications are discussed.Additionally, guest speakers attend where possible.A Journal Club is held once a month and there is a daily trauma meeting with all members of the junior medical staff. The SHOs give fortnightly presentations on anatomical or clinical topics. They also take part in the Basic Surgical Trainee educational programme. Junior staff are encouraged to take appropriate study leave.Further information may be obtained from the Junior Medical Staff or by making an appointment to visit the consultant.
Main duties of the job
The Trust is looking to appoint a Senior Clinical fellow in Orthopaedics andTrauma.All candidates should be well trained in General Orthopaedic Surgery having worked at middle grade level in the specialty for a minimum of 2 years.Training in Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Shoulder surgery, Foot and Ankle surgery and Complex and Revision Hip and Knee arthroplasty will be given.All Senior Clinical Fellows participate in the management of Trauma and thepost holders will participate in the 1 in 7 on-call trauma week rota.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.
Our Values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Each of the Senior Clinical Fellows will be allocated to one of the 8Consultants and will remain so for the duration of the post, subject to theneeds of the service. Although the Specialist Registrars & Senior ClinicalFellows will have a principal responsibility for one Consultant's patients, they will of course be expected (by arrangement) to cover for each other and will also assume responsibility to other Consultants should the need arise.
The Senior Clinical Fellows will be expected to attend ward rounds andoperating sessions as determined by their Consultants and will also beexpected to assist at Orthopaedic and Trauma Clinics. The Senior ClinicalFellow will be permitted to operate under supervision according to theirexperience. This post is also suitable for experienced senior surgeons andopportunities will be made available for those with more experience.
When on duty for Trauma and Orthopaedics emergencies (or in theunavoidable absence of a colleague who should be on duty) they will attendpatients in the A & E Department and determine the initial treatment of thesepatients whether admitted to hospital or not.
Please see attached job description
Job description
Job responsibilities
Each of the Senior Clinical Fellows will be allocated to one of the 8Consultants and will remain so for the duration of the post, subject to theneeds of the service. Although the Specialist Registrars & Senior ClinicalFellows will have a principal responsibility for one Consultant's patients, they will of course be expected (by arrangement) to cover for each other and will also assume responsibility to other Consultants should the need arise.
The Senior Clinical Fellows will be expected to attend ward rounds andoperating sessions as determined by their Consultants and will also beexpected to assist at Orthopaedic and Trauma Clinics. The Senior ClinicalFellow will be permitted to operate under supervision according to theirexperience. This post is also suitable for experienced senior surgeons andopportunities will be made available for those with more experience.
When on duty for Trauma and Orthopaedics emergencies (or in theunavoidable absence of a colleague who should be on duty) they will attendpatients in the A & E Department and determine the initial treatment of thesepatients whether admitted to hospital or not.
Please see attached job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- medical degree
- Relevant postgraduate qualification MBBS
Desirable
- Additional relevant clinical experience
Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Excellent all round experience of DGH work
- Minimum of 2/3* year's experience in Orthopaedics at middle grade or equivalent leve
- Ability to work independently, but aware of own limitations and know when to seek advice from senior colleagues
Teaching
Essential
- nterest in and ability to contribute to teaching and learning of more junior doctors and medical students
Desirable
- Publications and presentations
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Understand the principles of audits
Desirable
- Understanding CPD
- Experience of audits
Personnel Skills
Essential
- Ability to co-operate in a democratic team and environment
- Flexible attitude, team player with good management skills
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- medical degree
- Relevant postgraduate qualification MBBS
Desirable
- Additional relevant clinical experience
Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Excellent all round experience of DGH work
- Minimum of 2/3* year's experience in Orthopaedics at middle grade or equivalent leve
- Ability to work independently, but aware of own limitations and know when to seek advice from senior colleagues
Teaching
Essential
- nterest in and ability to contribute to teaching and learning of more junior doctors and medical students
Desirable
- Publications and presentations
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Understand the principles of audits
Desirable
- Understanding CPD
- Experience of audits
Personnel Skills
Essential
- Ability to co-operate in a democratic team and environment
- Flexible attitude, team player with good management skills
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance
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).
