Job summary The Clinical Fellows are expected to work together as a team. Each will work with a consultant or pair of consultants. The Fellow will also be expected to co-operate with and develop good working relationships with junior doctors in other departments. The Fellows will also be expected to maintain good working relationships with the departmental nursing staff, the staff in diagnostic departments and the physiotherapy departments. Main duties of the job Clinical Fellow in Orthopaedics (ST1/2 equivalent) Applications are invited from eligible candidates to apply for a Clinical Fellow (ST1/2 Level) with Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust. Working across both our Wigan based acute site and elective Wrightington Hospital site, the roles are covering training vacancies. The successful candidate will be part of a busy on call rota and spend time in clinic, trauma theatre and on the wards. The post attracts a work schedule, which is subject to changes. This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term basis as it has been established to provide support to the on call SHO rota until August 2025. About us Choose Well - Choose WWL Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'. WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs. Date posted 30 October 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £49,909 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 8 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Reference number 302-24-6701412MHR-SS Job locations Royal Albert Edward Infirmary Wigan Lane Wigan WN1 2NN Job description Job responsibilities Attendance at Orthopaedic out-patient clinics, operating lists, fracture clinics and across the Muscular Skeletal Division active participation. Attendance at Ward Rounds, operating theatre sessions. Day to day management of in patients under the teams care. Collecting and presenting data for medical audit meetings. Signing death certificates and personally notifying deaths to the HM Coroner where necessary and after discussions with the Consultant, if required. To facilitate medical audit junior medical staff must keep medical records in the manner prescribed by their Consultant/ Division. Job description Job responsibilities Attendance at Orthopaedic out-patient clinics, operating lists, fracture clinics and across the Muscular Skeletal Division active participation. Attendance at Ward Rounds, operating theatre sessions. Day to day management of in patients under the teams care. Collecting and presenting data for medical audit meetings. Signing death certificates and personally notifying deaths to the HM Coroner where necessary and after discussions with the Consultant, if required. To facilitate medical audit junior medical staff must keep medical records in the manner prescribed by their Consultant/ Division. Person Specification Qualifications Essential MB Ch B or equivalent Full GMC registration with license to practice ALS or equivalent Desirable MRCS OR FRCS or equivalent Experience Essential Relevant experience at FY2 level or above Able to carry out ALS and defibrillation to a standard that accords with UK Resus Council guidelines Experience of Orthopaedic Surgery Desirable ALS provider / ATLSperience of Orthopaedic Surgery Publications or evidence of completed research or audit activity Fracture Fixation Course Arthroscopy Course Experience of Orthopaedic Surgery Experience of Audit Skills Essential Managerial skills, in relation to junior staff and other professionals Ability to prioritise and organise clinical workload Ability to demonstrate safe clinical practice Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing Ability to work as an effective member of a team Evidence of personal initiative and organisational abilities Desirable Evidence of outstanding achievement Knowledge Essential Interest in Audit Person Specification Qualifications Essential MB Ch B or equivalent Full GMC registration with license to practice ALS or equivalent Desirable MRCS OR FRCS or equivalent Experience Essential Relevant experience at FY2 level or above Able to carry out ALS and defibrillation to a standard that accords with UK Resus Council guidelines Experience of Orthopaedic Surgery Desirable ALS provider / ATLSperience of Orthopaedic Surgery Publications or evidence of completed research or audit activity Fracture Fixation Course Arthroscopy Course Experience of Orthopaedic Surgery Experience of Audit Skills Essential Managerial skills, in relation to junior staff and other professionals Ability to prioritise and organise clinical workload Ability to demonstrate safe clinical practice Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing Ability to work as an effective member of a team Evidence of personal initiative and organisational abilities Desirable Evidence of outstanding achievement Knowledge Essential Interest in Audit 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 Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Albert Edward Infirmary Wigan Lane Wigan WN1 2NN Employer's website http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)