Job summary
York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has an ambitious programme of service modernisation and a reputation for providing high quality services. In line with our outlook, we are now inviting applications for a Clinical Fellow Post, in the Trauma & Orthopaedic Team team at York Hospital.
We are looking to recruit to a 6 month post to start August 2025.
The post is not a recognised training post, but would be ideal for those wishing to gain further experience in the specialty as the training, supervision and clinical experience will be similar to that of the training grade doctors and tailored to the postholder's previous level of experience.
Main duties of the job
The lower limb Fellow will work at middle grade level for Mr A Maury, specialist lower limb arthroplasty surgeon, and Mr Ed Britton, Soft Tissue Knee Surgeon. No other Specialist Registrar will be attached to the firm at the same time. The post holder will gain experience in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of knee pathology, with opportunity to be involved with and undertake procedures
About us
The directorate currently consists of 14 orthopaedic surgeons providing on call, trauma and elective services at York Hospital. All of the surgeons and middle grade doctors work on a seconded basis at the local Independent Sector Treatment Centre (Clifton Park NHS Treatment Centre).
Job description
Job responsibilities
We have a 30 bedded trauma ward, and a busy outpatient department.. There are three dedicated orthopaedic operating theatres with laminar flow one trauma, one elective and one day case located in the Day Treatment Unit. At the moment we have 2 elective orthopaedic bays with 5 beds available to bays which allows us to do our elective arthoplasty work.
We have an established multi-disciplinary team working alongside the surgeons, including Extended Scope Physiotherapists and Advanced Nurse Practitioners
Job description
Job responsibilities
We have a 30 bedded trauma ward, and a busy outpatient department.. There are three dedicated orthopaedic operating theatres with laminar flow one trauma, one elective and one day case located in the Day Treatment Unit. At the moment we have 2 elective orthopaedic bays with 5 beds available to bays which allows us to do our elective arthoplasty work.
We have an established multi-disciplinary team working alongside the surgeons, including Extended Scope Physiotherapists and Advanced Nurse Practitioners
Person Specification
Qaulifications & Experience
Essential
- 12 months previous experience in an orthopaedic department
- Completion or working towards FRCS (Orth) or equivalent
- ALS training or equivalent
- Has achieved MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
- Understand the importance of working effectively in teams
- Ability to assess, recognise and initiate management of the acutely ill patient and play an effective part in advanced life support
- 3 years substantive experience above ST3 level ir equivalent in trauma and orthopaedics
- Competent with basic primary total knee replacement and basic arthroscopic knee surgery
Desirable
- Knowledge of UK health systems, practices and values; awareness of current issues in the NHS
- Understands the importance and impact of information systems in health care
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Personal attributes and experience
Essential
- Recognises stressful situations and responds appropriately
- Demonstrates initiative, enthusiasm and common sense
- Respects and promotes the individual's rights, interests, preferences, beliefs and culture
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership qualities
Person Specification
Qaulifications & Experience
Essential
- 12 months previous experience in an orthopaedic department
- Completion or working towards FRCS (Orth) or equivalent
- ALS training or equivalent
- Has achieved MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
- Understand the importance of working effectively in teams
- Ability to assess, recognise and initiate management of the acutely ill patient and play an effective part in advanced life support
- 3 years substantive experience above ST3 level ir equivalent in trauma and orthopaedics
- Competent with basic primary total knee replacement and basic arthroscopic knee surgery
Desirable
- Knowledge of UK health systems, practices and values; awareness of current issues in the NHS
- Understands the importance and impact of information systems in health care
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Personal attributes and experience
Essential
- Recognises stressful situations and responds appropriately
- Demonstrates initiative, enthusiasm and common sense
- Respects and promotes the individual's rights, interests, preferences, beliefs and culture
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership qualities
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).
