Specialty Doctor - Trauma and Orthopaedics
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
The Trauma and Orthopaedic department would like to appoint a highly motivated full-time Specialty Doctor to work in County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust for a 1-year fixed term to cover the sabbatical leave of a colleague. This would be an August start, but there may be an opportunity for the candidate to start in July.
The post would be suitable for those wishing to gain experience in all aspects of orthopaedic surgery prior to either National Recruitment and Selection, FRCS(Orth), or Article 14 application. The successful candidate would be expected to participate in research and audit.
We would tailor the post in accordance with the experience of the successful candidate(s).
The post would have the option of funding for completion of a Certificate of Medical Education at Newcastle University on a part-time basis (domestic student fees).
Successful candidates would rotate through posts in lower limb arthroplasty, knee, foot and ankle, hand, shoulder, and elbow surgery. Exposure to trauma would be required.
The post will include working a 1:9 on-call rota.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be based at either DMH or UHND and will provide a comprehensive Orthopaedic Service to the people of County Durham. The registrar is responsible for working with the Consultant to ensure a high standard of care for patients and the proper functioning of the department.
The post holder will take part in the middle grade on-call rota on the respective site, working a 1 in 9 on-call rota with prospective cover, including a 1 in 9 week of night shifts.
The post holder will be allocated a consultant to work with and will be responsible, along with the consultant, for providing care to the allocated caseload. This includes outpatient clinics in various locations, emergency trauma services both on the ward and in weekly fracture clinics, and undertaking theatre work under the supervision of the consultant.
About us
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We provide hospital services from two acute sites—Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield, and Weardale, as well as over 80 other community-based settings and in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
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Job responsibilities
The post holder will be based at UHND or DMH and will provide a comprehensive Orthopaedic Service to the people of County Durham. The registrar is responsible for working with the Consultant to ensure a high standard of patient care and the proper functioning of the department.
The postholder will be allocated a consultant to work with and will be responsible, along with the consultant, for providing care to the caseload. This includes outpatient clinics, emergency trauma services, theatre work, and participation in the multidisciplinary team.
The postholder will work as part of a team providing services to other clinical disciplines and GPs, and will take part in the middle grade on-call rota, working a 1 in 9 on-call rota with prospective cover, including night shifts at DMH.
Management and supervision responsibilities include accountability to the Orthopaedic Clinical Lead, professional and educational supervision of junior staff, and reporting concerns regarding patients to the nominated consultant.
The timetable will reflect the nominated consultant's schedule, with specific activities during on-call weeks, including trauma clinics and theatre sessions. The postholder will participate in trauma meetings, postgraduate teaching, and staff training. Research and audit activities are encouraged, and funding may be available following applications to the Research and Development Committee. An annual appraisal is mandatory.
The postholder is responsible for maintaining CPD, participating in work-based assessments, and engaging in clinical governance and undergraduate/postgraduate teaching. In cases of legal claims, the postholder must provide opinions and statements of facts without charge. Cover for absences will be managed to ensure continuous patient care, with options for time off in lieu or additional payment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* MBBS or equivalent
* MRCS or equivalent
Special Requirements
* Willingness to participate in a multidisciplinary team
* Proven teamwork skills
* Good communication and interpersonal skills
* Motivation and discipline
* Ability to meet travel requirements
Special Skills & Knowledge
* Completed CT2 training or two years of orthopaedic experience
* Competence in minor and intermediate surgery under supervision
* Knowledge of orthopaedic trauma management and pathology
* Time management skills
* Effective communication skills
* Experience in clinical audit
* Teaching experience with junior staff
Statutory Registration
* GMC Registration
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any criminal convictions.
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
£59,175 to £95,400 a year, MC75 Payscale, pro rata.
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