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Job summary

Main area
Trauma & Orthopaedics
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow (MT04)
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (with a possible 12 month extension)
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week (Plus opportunity for non-resident on calls)
Job ref
320-MDQ-6447437-DP
Employer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Queens Hospital
Town
Burton on Trent
Salary
£55,329 per annum. Plus enhancements for out of hours working.
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
05/08/2024 23:59

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University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Senior Clinical Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics

NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow (MT04)

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services.  The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.

As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds.  All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.

Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme

To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities.  This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification.  Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.

Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for; 

Job overview

Applicants are invited to apply for the post of Senior Clinical Fellow in Trauma & Orthopaedics at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton.  Applicants must hold FRCS and have at least 4 years’ experience at a senior level in Trauma and Orthopaedics . 

Main duties of the job

The main site for this post will be at Queen’s Hospital, Burton on Trent although there will be an element of cross cover. 

This post will be 1 of 10 middle grade doctors in the Department. The successful applicant would be expected and encouraged to develop special interests, which will fit well with the current and future needs of the Department.  He/she will be expected to become involved in all aspects of the Department including teaching, audit and research and participate in the out of hour’s rota.

Working for our organisation

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

  • Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
  • On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
  • A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts about our Trust:

  • We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
  • We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
  • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
  • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
  • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
  • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
  • We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

There are opportunities to learn in all sub specialties such as, elective and trauma surgery. hip and knee arthroplasty, upper limb procedures, foot and ankle and hand procedures. 

The T&O Department have recently opened a Treatment Centre for arthroplasty surgery in a brand new bespoke dedicated arthroplasty unit which is ring fenced for T&O elective surgery. 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • MRCS/MBBS or equivalent
  • MCH Orth / MS
Desirable criteria
  • FRCST & Orth.

Eligibility

Essential criteria
  • Full GMC registration with a licence to practise at time of application

Clinical Knowledge & Skills

Essential criteria
  • Up to date knowledge of Trauma & Orthopaedics & evidence of an understanding of its application
  • Experience in making clinical decisions & managing risk
Desirable criteria
  • ATLS

Clinical Governance/Impr. qual. of patient care

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrates understanding of the principles of research
  • Evidence of interest & experience in teaching junior doctors and medical students
  • Evidence of active participation in audit
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements relevant to Trauma & Orthopaedics

Experience

Essential criteria
  • 4 years in a relevant specialty or equivalent experience & competencies (SHO level)
Desirable criteria
  • 1 yrs experience in T&O at Registrar level

Health

Essential criteria
  • Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice)

Clinical knowledge & skills

Essential criteria
  • Experience in making clinical decisions & managing risk

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStep into healthArmed Forces CovenantNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Mr Keith Hayward
Job title
Clinical Lead - Orthopaedics
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01283 511511
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