Job overview
We are ideally looking for a trainee in the early years of their registrar training who can develop their orthopaedic career within this busy, progressive department. The successful applicant’s duties will include operating lists, outpatient clinics (elective and fracture) and ward rounds, with responsibilities for the consultant’s patients on the wards. The post holder is also responsible for the supervision of junior doctors in their day-to-day duties.
There is ample opportunity for training in this role with full supervision in clinics and theatres. The trainee would not have independent operating lists but plenty of operating lists with consultants and senior colleagues. The successful applicant would be expected to participate in a 1-in-8 non-resident 24 hour on call rota.
Main duties of the job
1 in 8 non resident on-call
Attend trauma meetings and present when post call
Regular theatre lists particularly focusing on trauma surgery and NOF fracture surgery under Consultant supervision
Fracture clinic experience
Regular ward round - supervising the FY2 / SHOs
Attend the SpR teaching every Wednesday afternoon
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. 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 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We are ideally looking for a trainee in the early years of their registrar training who can develop their orthopaedic career within this busy, progressive department. The successful applicant’s duties will include operating lists, outpatient clinics (elective and fracture) and ward rounds, with responsibilities for the consultant’s patients on the wards. The post holder is also responsible for the supervision of junior doctors in their day-to-day duties.
There is ample opportunity for training in this role with full supervision in clinics and theatres. The trainee would not have independent operating lists but plenty of operating lists with consultants and senior colleagues particularly focusing on trauma surgery to provide them with invaluable experience. The successful applicant would be expected to participate in a 1-in-8 non-resident 24 hour on call rota.
The post holder accepts that they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation, where practicable, with their colleagues, both senior and junior. While it has been agreed between the professions that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptions and you should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.
Person specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. •Basic medical degree
2. •MRCS or appropriate specialist qualification
3. •Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
4. •Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
Desirable criteria
5. •Higher degree
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential criteria
6. •Previous T&O experience
7. •Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Desirable criteria
8. •Experience in other related specialties
Knowledge
Desirable criteria
9. •Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
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
Academic and Research
Essential criteria
15. •Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable criteria
16. •Research experience
17. •Publications
18. •Prizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential criteria
19. •Appropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
20. •Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Important information for applicants:
A Note on AI Use in Applications
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Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
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