Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated CT2 Trust doctor
to join our friendly and enthusiastic Orthopaedic team.
They are intended to provide front of house trauma and
elective surgical experience for successful candidates and to prepare them for
successful application onto a Core Surgical Training (CST) or Specialty
Training (ST3) position in a national training scheme. The posts are ideal for
junior surgeons who have completed FY2 training and wish to gain experience
prior to CST application or for those who have completed CT1 training and wish
to gain experience prior to ST3 application.
There is a strong focus on career development
and professional support within a forward-thinking and supportive surgical
department.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be based at DMH. The post holder will
assist the foundation year 1 trainees in managing patients on the ward, assist
senior members in the operating theatre, initially assess trauma cases and
report to the on-call registrar for management and assist in the face to face
trauma clinic. There will opportunities for the post holder to carry out trauma
operation under supervision
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The post
holder will be based at DMH. The post holder will assist the foundation year 1
trainees in managing patients on the ward, assist senior members in the
operating theatre, initially assess trauma cases and report to the on-call
registrar for management and assist in the face to face trauma clinic. There
will opportunities for the post holder to carry out trauma operation under
supervision.
The job
will involve normal day shifts, late shifts, weekends and night on calls.
Weekday activities shifts are either 8am-6pm or 1pm-8pm. This will vary through
the weeks. Overnight on call (8pm -8am) 1 weekday every 3 weeks (day off
post-shift)
Overnight on call Friday (8pm-8am) once every 36 weeks
Overnight on call Sat/Sunday (8pm-8am) once every 36 weeks
Daytime on call Sat/Sun (8am -6pm ) once every 6 weeks
For
management purposes and use of resources the post holder will be accountable to
the Orthopaedic Clinical Lead but on a day to day basis will be supervised by
the nominated consultant.
The post
holder will be responsible for the professional and educational supervision of
junior staff and for reporting concerns regarding patients to the nominated
consultant.
The post
holder will participate in the morning Trauma meetings, postgraduate teaching
of medical staff and undergraduates attached to the Trust and in the training
of all grades of staff.
Continuing
Professional Development (CPD) the post holder is responsible for ensuring
that he/she meets the national requirements for CPD, both internal and
external.
The post
holder will be expected to participate in Work based assessment, and an initial
6 month ARCP process
The post
holder will actively and regularly participate in clinical audit and present
findings at the department audit meeting.
The post
holder will participate in clinical governance arrangements in line with
national and local guidelines and in respect of undergraduate and postgraduate
teaching in the Trust in accordance with current best practice.
If the
post holder is involved in the care of a patient who subsequently initiates a
claim against the Trust you will be expected to provide, free of a charge,
an opinion and statement of facts on the case.
The
post holder will be expected to deputise in the absence of colleagues in cases
of annual leave, study leave and sickness as far as is practicable and ensure
continuous patient care. Where cover is required at short notice, either time
off in lieu or a payment may be agreed with the Clinical Lead or Clinical
Services Manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post
holder will be based at DMH. The post holder will assist the foundation year 1
trainees in managing patients on the ward, assist senior members in the
operating theatre, initially assess trauma cases and report to the on-call
registrar for management and assist in the face to face trauma clinic. There
will opportunities for the post holder to carry out trauma operation under
supervision.
The job
will involve normal day shifts, late shifts, weekends and night on calls.
Weekday activities shifts are either 8am-6pm or 1pm-8pm. This will vary through
the weeks. Overnight on call (8pm -8am) 1 weekday every 3 weeks (day off
post-shift)
Overnight on call Friday (8pm-8am) once every 36 weeks
Overnight on call Sat/Sunday (8pm-8am) once every 36 weeks
Daytime on call Sat/Sun (8am -6pm ) once every 6 weeks
For
management purposes and use of resources the post holder will be accountable to
the Orthopaedic Clinical Lead but on a day to day basis will be supervised by
the nominated consultant.
The post
holder will be responsible for the professional and educational supervision of
junior staff and for reporting concerns regarding patients to the nominated
consultant.
The post
holder will participate in the morning Trauma meetings, postgraduate teaching
of medical staff and undergraduates attached to the Trust and in the training
of all grades of staff.
Continuing
Professional Development (CPD) the post holder is responsible for ensuring
that he/she meets the national requirements for CPD, both internal and
external.
The post
holder will be expected to participate in Work based assessment, and an initial
6 month ARCP process
The post
holder will actively and regularly participate in clinical audit and present
findings at the department audit meeting.
The post
holder will participate in clinical governance arrangements in line with
national and local guidelines and in respect of undergraduate and postgraduate
teaching in the Trust in accordance with current best practice.
If the
post holder is involved in the care of a patient who subsequently initiates a
claim against the Trust you will be expected to provide, free of a charge,
an opinion and statement of facts on the case.
The
post holder will be expected to deputise in the absence of colleagues in cases
of annual leave, study leave and sickness as far as is practicable and ensure
continuous patient care. Where cover is required at short notice, either time
off in lieu or a payment may be agreed with the Clinical Lead or Clinical
Services Manager.
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to influence and negotiate subject matter experts and negotiate outside of working remit.
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Completed foundation year 1 or equivalent
- Relevant experience within the National Health Service
Special Requirements
Essential
- Willingness and ability to participate equally in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Proven ability to work well within a team.
- Ability to liaise well with colleagues in other specialties.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good discipline and motivation.
- Able to meet all travel requirements of this post
- Fluent in English
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered with, or eligible for Full/Ltd Registration with GMC
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to influence and negotiate subject matter experts and negotiate outside of working remit.
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Completed foundation year 1 or equivalent
- Relevant experience within the National Health Service
Special Requirements
Essential
- Willingness and ability to participate equally in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Proven ability to work well within a team.
- Ability to liaise well with colleagues in other specialties.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good discipline and motivation.
- Able to meet all travel requirements of this post
- Fluent in English
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered with, or eligible for Full/Ltd Registration with GMC
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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
