Job summary
PLEASE NOTE: This advert is ring-fenced for internal CDDFT Employees (substantive/fixed term) and current LET Trainees placed by the Deanery at one of our main hospital sites (UHND, BAH and DMH). All other external applications will be rejected.
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.
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
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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.
From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years
of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months)
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 he/she 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 Manage
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 he/she 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 Manage
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Full GMC and registration to practice
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
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- FY1 completed
- Relevant experience in the NHS
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to influence and negotiate subject matter experts and negotiate outside of working remit
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Full GMC and registration to practice
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
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- FY1 completed
- Relevant experience in the NHS
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to influence and negotiate subject matter experts and negotiate outside of working remit
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)
