Job overview
Sussex Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship Post - Applications are invited for at least two Senior Clinical Fellow posts in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, with staggered start dates. Two fellows will be in post at any one time.
PLEASE SPECIFY YOUR DESIRED START DATE IN YOUR APPLICATION FORM PERSONAL STATEMENT – each start date is a different post.
This is a clinical and research fellowship that will provide experience in the full range of shoulder and elbow surgery, co-supervised by three consultants: Prof Joideep Phadnis (Lead), Mr Richard Murphy and Mr Christopher Jukes.
Main duties of the job
Case mix
Shoulder
·Primary and revision arthroscopic reconstructive surgery
·Primary and Revision arthroplasty
·Sports injuries
·Trauma including complex tertiary referrals
Elbow
·Elbow arthroscopy
·Primary and revision elbow arthroplasty
·Soft tissue reconstructive surgery
·Sports injuries
·Trauma including complex tertiary referrals
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating.
Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Trauma
As the major trauma centre for the region, the fellow will be exposed to all aspects of shoulder and elbow trauma including tertiary referrals for scapula fractures and complex periarticular injuries of the shoulder and elbow.
Two Fellowship Posts
We have two post-CCT shoulder and elbow fellows at all times. The two fellows work as a team alongside our consultants and registrars in the unit and the Fellows will coordinate the day-to-day rota allocations for the residents and fellows in the unit as well as overseeing the research and MDT activity.
Person specification
Experience & Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Basic Medical Degree
2. Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
3. FRCS (Orth) or its recognised equivalent.
4. ATLS provide qualification (valid) or equivalent required for on call work
5. Competencies equivalent to completion of ST6, as a minimum Competencies equivalent to completion of ST6, as a minimum
Desirable criteria
6. Higher Degree (MSc, MD or PhD)
7. Certificate of Completion of Training
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential criteria
8. Understanding of clinical risk management
9. Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Organisation and Planning
Essential criteria
10. Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
11. Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable criteria
12. Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential criteria
13. Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable criteria
14. Recognised teaching qualification
Important information for applicants:
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