ST3+ Trust Grade Doctor in Trauma and Orthopaedics
Wehave an exciting opportunity here at Leeds Teaching Hospitals due to anexpansion of our rota. We are recruiting 1 Trust Grade Doctor (Level ST3+) postwithin the second largest Major Trauma Centre in the UK based at the LeedsGeneral Infirmary. This appointment isfor 12 months starting 1 May 2026. This post is currently for 12 months only.
Theposts have been designed for experienced doctors wishing to pursue a career inTrauma and Orthopaedics.
Theapplicant must have full GMC registration with license to practice, a minimumof two years previous experience in trauma and orthopaedic surgery, a minimumof 12 months experience as a doctor in the NHS, valid ATLS certification andmust have full MRCS or equivalent. Experience as a registrar is desirable
Aboveall we need a ST3+ Trust Grade Doctor in Trauma and Orthopaedics with apositive attitude, who will deliver quality services with compassion and becomean integral member of a dedicated and dynamic team. Leeds offers manyopportunities; prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the Departmentand are invited to contact any of the following persons.
Mr Mark Philipson, Consultant Trauma& Orthopaedic Surgeon (mark.philipson@nhs.net)
Pleasenote this advert may close early if there are a high number of applicants.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work with a team of surgeons to provide inpatient care for both trauma and elective patients. The post holder will be on a 24 hour partial shift, on the third tier supporting the FY1/2, and ST1/2 doctors.
Theirduties will include:
* Fracture Clinics
* Trauma and Elective Orthopaedicsurgery
* Ward rounds and patient reviews
* Support to FY1/2, and ST1/2 doctors.
* Full in house educational andclinical supervision and mentoring package
* Access to participate in on-goingdepartmental research and audit presentations.
* Opportunities to teach undergraduates
* Access to clinical governancemeetings.
We are looking for a resident doctor to take up full and/or part-time posts and can offer deferred appointments. Candidates who are unable to work full time are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part-time and those wishing to job share. Shorter duration contracts will also be considered for the right candidate.
Pleaserefer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification when completing your application to ensure all essential criteria are addressed.
About us
WithinTRS we value our resident doctors. We are a friendly and flexible department.We provide daily senior support in clinics and theatres, and are flexible todoctors educational and leave requirements
Weoffer exposure to polytrauma and trauma Orthopaedic surgery aligned withexcellent training opportunities. You will be allocated an educationalsupervisor to help guide your career aspirations and to maximise educationalopportunities, you will have the opportunity to access medical expertise in awide variety of disciplines.
LeedsTeaching Hospitals is a leading healthcare institution, excelling in patientcare, teaching and research. We provideTrauma and Orthopaedic services from two sites within Leeds. All trauma is admitted to the Leeds GeneralInfirmary and elective work is undertaken at Chapel Allerton Hospital,approximately 3 miles from the Infirmary. The Trust Grade Doctor will beexpected to work at both sites.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our processof redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. Assuch, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the rightto close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you doexperience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, pleasebear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact ifyou have any questions.
Job responsibilities
LeedsTeaching Hospitals is one the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, withaccess to leading clinical expertise and medical technology. We care for people from all over the countryas well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself. The Trust has a budget of £1 billion. Our 17,000 staff ensure that every year wesee and treat 1,500,000 people in our 2,000 beds or out-patient settings,comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000 in-patients, 200,000 A&E visits and1,050,000 out-patient appointments. Weoperate from 7 hospitals on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophyand culture to be the best for specialist and integrated care.
AllTrauma is admitted to the Leeds General Infirmary. The Trauma referral base is from the whole ofthe Yorkshire Region, a population of approximately 3.5 million. Particular specialist services provided areopen fractures, post injury limb reconstruction and complex fracture work. There is a specific interest in polytraumaand many peripheral units refer most of their multiple injuries straight toLeeds General Infirmary on day one. Thispost is designed to support this well established Trauma service.
Aregional service is provided for acute trauma and post trauma reconstructivesurgery as well as General Elective Orthopaedic services for hand surgery,paediatric surgery at the LGI. There isa General Elective Orthopaedic service currently provided for complex andrevision lower limb arthroplasty, upper limb, knee, foot and ankle surgery areprovided at Chapel Allerton Hospital.
LeedsGeneral Infirmary has 3 orthogeriatric wards, one trauma ward, one paediatricward including 2 paediatric HDU beds, one spinal surgery ward and a four beddedHDU shared with plastic surgery. Thereare 3 trauma theatres running all day lists. All trauma outpatients are seen ina dedicated fracture clinic with supporting radiology facilities.
ChapelAllerton Hospital has 2 dedicated orthopaedic rehabilitation wards and one 14bedded post-operative care ward. Thereare 4 dedicated orthopaedic clean air theatres.The rehabilitation wards are focused on rapid post op rehabilitationwith a large dedicated Physiotherapy and Occupation Therapy team. Electiveorthopaedic outpatients are seen at Chapel Allerton Hospital with supportingradiology facilities including an MRI scanner.
MedicalStaff in the Department
Traumaand Orthopaedic department of surgery is a large unit contributing to bothservice delivery and academic research. There are 32 Consultants including aProfessor of Trauma surgery and all main branches of Trauma and OrthoapedicSurgery are represented. The department consists of:
32 substantive Consultants &Locums
20 ST3+ level
1 National Spine Fellow & 1National Hand Fellow
7 Clinical/Research Fellows/(TrustDoctors)
3 CT1/2 level Deanery posts / 5 Trustposts
4 FY2 Doctors
8 FY1 Doctors
Thedepartment is supported by Trauma co-ordinators and clinical nurse specialists.
Dutiesof the Post
To ensure high quality and safe care of Orthopaedic patients resulting inexcellent clinical outcomes.
To contribute directly to patient care by, for example, reviewing patients,organising investigations and acting on results, initiating and changingtreatment, and speaking to and involving patients in their care and managementand keeping patients and their relatives/carers updated about their clinicalprogress.
Toundertake essential administrative duties, including prescribing, writingelectronic discharge letters, and liaising with colleagues in primary care tofacilitate safe and appropriate discharges.
Tocontribute to a multidisciplinary approach to patient care, workingcollaboratively with a large team of allied healthcare professionals, includingthe Early Discharge Assessment Team, specialist nurses and physiotherapists.
Outof hours Duties at Leeds General Infirmary
Thereare 3 separate consultants on-call; one for MTC admissions, one for PaediatricOrthopaedics and one for orthopaedic trauma.This job has on-call commitments and is a combination of full shift andon-call.
Levelsof Responsibility
Clinical:
Theatresessions and outpatient clinics form the basis of the role holding designatedclinical responsibility for inpatients and outpatients for a consultant groupas designated. The post holders will be expected to contribute to bothoutpatient sessions and theatre lists.
Theseposts are designed to provide sufficient training, education and experience todevelop senior registrars in their final years of training.
Teaching
Thereare excellent opportunities to attend regular post graduate teaching. There is a weekly teaching programme for allgrades of Resident Doctors. There is aSpR rota for the supervison of FY doctors, this is designed to provide trainingfor SpR doctors; undertaking ward rounds and bedside teaching of junior doctorsas well help the wider team to integrate.This rota also provides breathing space from what is a busy trauma andorthopaedic service.
1. 1.Regular post graduate meeting in orthopaedic surgery.
2. 2.Monthly Audit meetings.
3. 3.Study leave is available with the permission of the appropriate consultant,providing adequate cover an be arranged, there is also a small fund tocontribute to appropriate courses, this is assessed on a case-by-case basis.
4. 4.Access to the Medical School and University Library and the Leeds GeneralInfirmary Postgraduate Library.
Pleaserefer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification when completingyour application to ensure all essential criteria are addressed.
Person Specification
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
* Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills - Please refer to Person Specification (attached) to ensure all essential criteria are addressed.
Qualifications
* Full GMC registration and hold a license to practice
* MB ChB (or equivalent)
* MRCS
* ATLS
* ECDL
* DOrth
* ALS
Experience
* Previous experience 1 years at registrar level in Orthopaedics
* Previous experience in the subspecialist areas identified for these posts
* Plastic Surgery/Neurosurgery
* Previous Registrar experience in the UK
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
* Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice
* 2 YEARS IN ORTHOPAEDICS
* Eligibility to work in the UK
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.
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