Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Core Trainee equivalent Doctor to join our excellent Trauma & Orthopaedics Department here at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. The post is available Fixed Term for 6 months. Candidates MUST be aware the dates of this post are strictly from 07.02.2024 until 06.08.2024.This post is to support the Trauma & Orthopaedic Department in delivering the best clinical care for our patients at a CT equivalent level. This post includes providing full on-call provisions.This post is an essential part of our elective recovery plans and will support our consultant orthopaedic team.Candidates must have a full GMC registration with 'Licence to Practice in the UK'.
Please note: We anticipate this to be a popular post and this advert may close early due the expected high number of applicants.
Main duties of the job
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached to this advert for main duties of the job detail.The successful applicant will be part of a 12 or 13 person on call team based at Stoke Mandeville. No cross-cover is required. Supervision levels are high the successful candidate will have close contact with the on-call registrar and consultant seven days a week. There are 5 FY1s on our Trauma Wards, with high-level orthogeriatric input as well as support from Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Fracture Trauma Coordinators. Stoke Mandeville has a busy Trauma Unit and has support of an embedded orthogeriatric team. Elective operating is at Wycombe Hospital with protected beds. There is a busy teaching programme throughout the week, regular governance meetings and audit presentations every month.
We offer regular junior teaching throughout the week, the successful appointee will be allocated separate clinical and educational supervisors for the duration of their post.Audit and quality improvement projects are strongly supported, and we have a dynamic group of consultants. Although we have Specialist Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeons this post does not involve cover for the National Spinal Injuries Unit (NSIC).
About us
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached to this advert for main duties of the job detail.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached to this advert for main duties of the job detail.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
- Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
- Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
- Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- MBBS or Equivalent
- Foundation Programme 1 Completed
- Registration with the GMC & Licence to practice in the UK
- ALS Certificate
Desirable
- MRCS Part 1 (Desirable)
- ATLS (desirable)
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of the patient as a central focus of care
- Demonstrate broad clinical skills in the management of acute medical patients
- Competence in basic clinical procedures Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Understanding of the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
- Familiar with working practices in the UK
- 6 month general professional experience at FY1/FY2 level in UK
COMMUNICATION & INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively in written English
- Able to communicate effectively in spoken English
- Able to discuss treatment options with patients and carers in a way they understand
- Able to work on own initiative
- Well organised
- Willing to take on responsibility
- Ability to work as part of a team
MAINTAINING CLINICAL COMPETENCE
Essential
- Maintenance of clinical and non-clinical skills
- Understand the basic principles of Audit
- Evidence of participation in audit (Desirable)
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Prepared to take part in all aspects of the post
- Ability to travel between hospital sites
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
- Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
- Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
- Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- MBBS or Equivalent
- Foundation Programme 1 Completed
- Registration with the GMC & Licence to practice in the UK
- ALS Certificate
Desirable
- MRCS Part 1 (Desirable)
- ATLS (desirable)
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of the patient as a central focus of care
- Demonstrate broad clinical skills in the management of acute medical patients
- Competence in basic clinical procedures Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Understanding of the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
- Familiar with working practices in the UK
- 6 month general professional experience at FY1/FY2 level in UK
COMMUNICATION & INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively in written English
- Able to communicate effectively in spoken English
- Able to discuss treatment options with patients and carers in a way they understand
- Able to work on own initiative
- Well organised
- Willing to take on responsibility
- Ability to work as part of a team
MAINTAINING CLINICAL COMPETENCE
Essential
- Maintenance of clinical and non-clinical skills
- Understand the basic principles of Audit
- Evidence of participation in audit (Desirable)
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Prepared to take part in all aspects of the post
- Ability to travel between hospital sites
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).
