Job summary You will join a multi award winning clinical academic department, which will provide a supportive environment to develop both clinically and academically. The posts will include 3 clinical days to be undertaken at the Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and 2 research days to be undertaken at either the University of Liverpool, Sensor City or both. Main duties of the job You will undertake internationally regarded research with the benefit of senior academic support and may involve making grant applications and ethics proposals. During the post you will be expected to complete research and to prepare such research for presentation and publication. The post will provide independent mentoring on career progression. The main components of this research will involve either development of sensor related wearable technology and research in its capabilities in musculoskeletal disease or biomechanical analysis of the centre of rotation of the wrist and how this changes after surgery. Other research could include, but is not limited to, NIHR funded multicentre RCT's, major trauma outcomes, gait analysis, movement analysis and patient related outcome measure scoring. During the post there will be opportunities to provide undergraduate support for the University of Liverpool School of Medicine including lectures and organising teaching sessions. About us Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients. UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West. Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services. For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page. Date posted 15 April 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £49,909 to £70,425 a year plus on-call pament Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 287-ASUR-58-25 Job locations University Hospital Aintree Lower Lane Liverpool L9 7AL Job description Job responsibilities The clinical roles will be assigned to either Prof Lyndon Mason or Assoc Prof Daniel Brown. The post holders will help the Orthopaedic Consultants and Orthopaedic Audit and Research Co-ordinator to disseminate audits and research work originated in the department. The post holders will also be an important partner of the team in exploring the need for evidence-based topics and the writing and presenting the results of explored questions. Job description Job responsibilities The clinical roles will be assigned to either Prof Lyndon Mason or Assoc Prof Daniel Brown. The post holders will help the Orthopaedic Consultants and Orthopaedic Audit and Research Co-ordinator to disseminate audits and research work originated in the department. The post holders will also be an important partner of the team in exploring the need for evidence-based topics and the writing and presenting the results of explored questions. Person Specification Experience Essential At least 2 years SHO experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics. Experience of multidisciplinary working. Desirable Experience at Orthopaedic registrar level Teaching & training Experience Essential Experience of teaching to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines Desirable Formal teaching training Teaching qualification Clinical Skills Essential Technical Knowledge and Clinical Expertise Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgement & prioritise clinical need Demonstrates appropriate technical and clinical competence and evidence of diagnostic skills and clinicaljudgement Logbook of surgical exposure to date Research and Teaching Essential Understanding of basic research principles and evidence-based practice Teaching: Evidence of contributing to teaching and learning of others Desirable Formal Teaching Qualification Audit Experience Desirable Knowledge of medical and clinical audit principles and evidence of active participation in audit Management Experience Essential Judgement under pressure: Able to operate effectively under pressure and remain objective in highly emotive/ pressurised situations and to be aware of own limitations, knowing when to ask for help Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships on an individual, multi-professional and team basis with all levels of staff Understanding clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies Qualifications Essential Medical Degree (MBBS, MBChB or equivalent) Possession of MRCS or equivalent qualification. Attendance at relevant courses e.g. ATLS, Basic Surgical Skills, CCrISP GMC registration which permits working in non-training posts and hold a license to practice. Eligible to work in the UK at commencement Is fit to practice Desirable Specialist Registrar Grade or equivalent and near to completing their Higher Specialist Training. Language Skills Essential Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues- demonstrated by one of the following: 1. undertaken undergraduate medical training in English or 2. Have achieved score of 7 in speaking and overall and score of 6 in listening, reading and writing in the IELTS test. Probity Essential Professional Integrity: o Takes responsibility for own actions Demonstrates respect for the rights of all Demonstrates awareness of ethical principles, safety, confidentiality & consent Awareness of importance of being the patients' Advocate, clinical governance & responsibilities of an NHS Employee IT Skills Essential Ability to use Microsoft office packages, e.g. word, excel, access & PowerPoint. Ability to use patient information systems Person Specification Experience Essential At least 2 years SHO experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics. Experience of multidisciplinary working. Desirable Experience at Orthopaedic registrar level Teaching & training Experience Essential Experience of teaching to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines Desirable Formal teaching training Teaching qualification Clinical Skills Essential Technical Knowledge and Clinical Expertise Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgement & prioritise clinical need Demonstrates appropriate technical and clinical competence and evidence of diagnostic skills and clinicaljudgement Logbook of surgical exposure to date Research and Teaching Essential Understanding of basic research principles and evidence-based practice Teaching: Evidence of contributing to teaching and learning of others Desirable Formal Teaching Qualification Audit Experience Desirable Knowledge of medical and clinical audit principles and evidence of active participation in audit Management Experience Essential Judgement under pressure: Able to operate effectively under pressure and remain objective in highly emotive/ pressurised situations and to be aware of own limitations, knowing when to ask for help Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships on an individual, multi-professional and team basis with all levels of staff Understanding clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies Qualifications Essential Medical Degree (MBBS, MBChB or equivalent) Possession of MRCS or equivalent qualification. Attendance at relevant courses e.g. ATLS, Basic Surgical Skills, CCrISP GMC registration which permits working in non-training posts and hold a license to practice. Eligible to work in the UK at commencement Is fit to practice Desirable Specialist Registrar Grade or equivalent and near to completing their Higher Specialist Training. Language Skills Essential Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues- demonstrated by one of the following: 1. undertaken undergraduate medical training in English or 2. Have achieved score of 7 in speaking and overall and score of 6 in listening, reading and writing in the IELTS test. Probity Essential Professional Integrity: o Takes responsibility for own actions Demonstrates respect for the rights of all Demonstrates awareness of ethical principles, safety, confidentiality & consent Awareness of importance of being the patients' Advocate, clinical governance & responsibilities of an NHS Employee IT Skills Essential Ability to use Microsoft office packages, e.g. word, excel, access & PowerPoint. Ability to use patient information systems 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address University Hospital Aintree Lower Lane Liverpool L9 7AL Employer's website https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)