Job summary
- Main area
- Trauma & Orthopaedics
- Grade
- ST3+
- Contract
- Fixed term: 10 months (until October 2025)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Job ref
- 384-FS-EMF16758
- Employer
- Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Surrey Foundation Trust
- Town
- Guildford
- Salary
- Dependant on Experience and includes Enhancements if applicable
- Closing
- 13/11/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Trust Doctor (ST3+) in Trauma & Orthopaedics
ST3+
Job overview
The post holder would work within the orthopaedic department under the supervision of one of the existing 17 Consultants.
The post holder would gain clinical and operative experience in in both elective orthopaedics and trauma surgery. They would be expected to join the on-call rota 1 in 11 with the existing registrar body. They would participate in ward rounds, outpatient clinics (fracture and elective) and operating lists in conjunction with a supervising consultant, and independently where appropriate.
Interviews will take place W/C 18th November.
Main duties of the job
It is anticipated that the successful applicant will have experience in aspects of elective orthopaedic surgery as well as trauma surgery. They will participate in operating lists, elective clinics and ward duties to help provide a service in the management of elective orthopaedic patients.
Working for our organisation
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder, in conjunction with consultant and senior colleagues, will be expected to play a full part in the out-of-hours on-call service and associated trauma. They will participate in trauma lists, fracture clinics and ward duties to help provide a service in the management of orthopaedic trauma patients.
In addition to clinical commitments the successful applicant would be expected to participate in the training of other junior trainees. There are plenty of teaching
opportunities within the department to lead or engage in. The post holder will take part in the teaching of junior medical and nursing staff and students during theatre sessions/clinics and participate in postgraduate teaching meetings.
The post holder will be expected to actively engage in the trust’s clinical governance and be required to participate in audit. There will be opportunity to participate in managerial or service improvement projects to improve the efficiency, quality or patient experience within the department.
The post holder will be expected to take an active part in the research programme of the Trust and the region. We have access to the MATTU facility for additional research and teaching.
The successful applicant will be responsible for the self-development of skills and competencies through participation in learning and development activities, and to maintain up to date technical and professional knowledge relevant to the post.
The post holder will agree to observe the Trust’s agreed policies and procedures and collaborate with colleagues, furthering the interests and reputation of the orthopaedic department and the hospital.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice
- ATLS
- Evidence of training progression
Desirable criteria
- AO Basic Principles
- MRCS
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Recent experience of managing trauma & elective patients in Orthopaedics
- Exposure of an aptitude for surgery
- Validated logbook documentation of surgical exposure to date
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rebecca Kenyon
- Job title
- Trauma & Orthopaedics Specialty Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01483571122
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