Job summary
We aim to recruit a high-quality individual who either wishes to optimize their experience for a future application for a national training number (NTN) or wishes to progress their career in Orthopaedic Surgery having decided not to continue to apply for an NTN.
This post is for 6 months and is due to start in February 2024.
There are 28 Consultants in the department. The majority have commitments at both Gloucestershire Royal Hospital (GRH) and Cheltenham General Hospital (CGH). Elective Lower limb arthroplastysurgery is undertaken at CGH and all Trauma, Spinal and Paediatric work is undertaken at GRH. TheDirectorate has developed a complete range of special interests including traumatology, spine, hip, knee, foot, ankle, shoulder, hand and paediatric surgery.
In addition, there are also 6 Associate Specialists, 2 Specialty Drs, 8 Trust Registrars, 9 Specialist Registrars, and a team of junior ward medical staff working for the Directorate over both sites
Main duties of the job
The appointee will be expected to work with the rest of the orthopaedic team to provide orthopaedic and trauma services to the county. The post will be predominantly based in the main two hospitals with workat other community hospital sites in the county.
The appointee will be expected to work eight clinical sessions per week, which is the same as the Specialist Registrars. Most of these sessions will be fixed but there will be an annualised component to cover otherclinics and lists. The appointee will also be expected to take part in the middle grade on call rota at Gloucester Royal Hospital, which is prospectively covered.
About us
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest employer in the county and with over 8,000 staff, we are one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK. We offer a generous annual leave allowance, excellent bank rates, access to the excellent NHS Pension Scheme, discounts for local shops, restaurants and services, access to our health and well-being hub, access to our two on-site nurseries, flexible working options, discounted public transport, reward and recognition schemes, exercise and activity classes and membership to our popular hospital choir.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will be expected to work with the rest of the orthopaedic team to provide orthopaedic andtrauma services to the county. The post will be predominantly based in the main two hospitals with workat other community hospital sites in the county.
The appointee will be expected to work eight clinical sessions per week, which is the same as theSpecialist Registrars. Most of these sessions will be fixed but there will be an annualised component tocover other clinics and lists. The appointee will also be expected to take part in the middle grade on callrota at Gloucester Royal Hospital, which is prospectively covered.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Have at least 24 months' experience in surgery (not including Foundation modules) by time of appointment of which a minimum of 10 months experience is in trauma based Trauma and Orthopaedic
2. Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at time of appointment
3. Have evidence of achievement of foundation competences from a UKFPO-affiliated foundation programme or equivalent, in line with GMC standards/ Good Medical Practice; including:
4. Able to provide evidence of satisfactory completion of ATLS at the time of interview
Desirable
5. CT/ST1 and CT/ST2 ISCP competences identified within the Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery curriculum and acquired within the previous 24 months
6. At least 8 months experience comprising two related specialties Acute General Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Intensive Care Medicine or Emergency Medicin
7. At least 12 months experience in trauma based Trauma and Orthopaedic posts with a major commitment to Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery
Knowledge
Essential
8. Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
9. Ability to prioritise clinical need
10. Demonstrates appropriate technical and clinical competence and evidence of the development of diagnostic skills and clinical judgement
11. Validated logbook documentation of surgical exposure to date
12. Exposure of an aptitude for surgery - good manual dexterity
13. Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management and evidence-based practice
14. Understanding of basic research principles, methodology and ethics, with a potential to contribute to research
15. Evidence of participation in audit
16. Evidence of contributing to teaching and learning of others
Desirable
17. Shows aptitude for practical skills, hand-eye coordination, dexterity, visuospatial awareness
18. A practical course devoted entirely to orthopaedic casting techniques aimed at orthopaedic trainees
19. Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
20. Evidence of participation in risk management and/or clinical/laboratory research
21. Demonstrates information technology skills
Skills
Essential
22. Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management and evidence-based practice
23. Understanding of basic research principles, methodology and ethics, with a potential to contribute to research
24. Evidence of participation in audit
25. Evidence of contributing to teaching and learning of others
26. Capacity to communicate effectively and sensitively with others
27. Able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
Desirable
28. Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements