Job Details
This post is offered on a full time 10 Programmed Activity basis (9 DCC PAs and 1 SPA PAs) although less than full time applications will be considered. Duties will be based primarily on our Wakefield (Pinderfields) and Pontefract sites although all our medical staff are involved in delivering care to patients on all 3 sites.
Main duties of the job
From a clinical perspective these posts will participate in the cross site middle grade rota which supports provision of 24 hour Trauma cover (1 in 12 rota), this currently attract 2.7 PAs. The main duties of the post will include
Provision of care to patients in Trauma and Orthopaedics
Referral of patients to other specialities as appropriate
In conjunction with senior colleagues to play a full role in the out-of-hours on-call service for trauma, including being on-call. Although post holders may not initially have the competencies to manage the specialty cover overnight it is expected that during the rotation they will develop to take on this role.
Out-patient activities/clinics dependent on the needs of patients
Involvement in relevant multi-disciplinary teams and meetings
Involvement in relevant administration duties
Teaching and supervision of junior medical staff and other clinicians as appropriate
Active involvement in audit and clinical governance including service improvement activities
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is offered on a full time 10 Programmed Activity basis (9 DCC PAs and 1 SPA PAs) although less than full time applications will be considered. Duties will be based primarily on our Wakefield (Pinderfields) and Pontefract sites although all our medical staff are involved in delivering care to patients on all 3 sites.
From a clinical perspective these posts will participate in the cross site middle grade rota which supports provision of 24 hour Trauma cover (1 in 12 rota), this currently attract 2.7 PAs. The main duties of the post will include
Provision of care to patients in Trauma and Orthopaedics
Referral of patients to other specialities as appropriate
In conjunction with senior colleagues to play a full role in the out-of-hours on-call service for trauma, including being on-call. Although post holders may not initially have the competencies to manage the specialty cover overnight it is expected that during the rotation they will develop to take on this role.
Out-patient activities/clinics dependent on the needs of patients
Involvement in relevant multi-disciplinary teams and meetings
Involvement in relevant administration duties
Teaching and supervision of junior medical staff and other clinicians as appropriate
Active involvement in audit and clinical governance including service improvement activities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Medical Degree from recognised medical school
Desirable
2. Progress towards or attainment of Royal College Exams
3. ATLS,ALS,APLS or PALS certification
4. Higher qualification e.g. MFARM, FRCS, MRCP, MRCPG, MRCS, FRCA or equivalent
Experience
Essential
5. Completed at least four years full time hospital service junior or higher grade since first obtaining full or limited registration, including a minimum 1 year experience in Trauma and Orthopaedics
Desirable
6. Experience of teaching clinical skills
7. Clinical research and development
GMC Registration
Essential
8. Please state GMC number
9. Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
Management Skills
Essential
10. Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
11. Good time management.
Desirable
12. Possess good organisational skills.