A Vacancy at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Specialty Fellow to join the Trauma team at UHS in March 2025. UHS is a National Trauma Centre and leading the way is our Trauma and Orthopaedic (T&O) care group providing acute services to a population of over 1.3 million and our staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care to many of our Major Trauma patients.
The Fellowship will provide the successful candidate a great opportunity to work with world class foot and ankle surgeons who specialise in elective and trauma foot and ankle surgery. The department currently consists of 24 Consultant Orthopaedic surgeons with a wide range of subspecialty team. The post be ideally suited to those that have gained their CCT and are looking to enhance their chosen subspecialty. Participation in the senor on call rota will be required.
Our vision is about taking pride in our healthcare services and out values are important in our everyday work.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
WHAT YOU’LL DO
The post is intended for a Surgeon who is developing a specialist interest in Trauma & Orthopaedic surgery with additional option to be involved in Elective surgery. There will be the opportunity to operate on elective and traumatic conditions both supervised and when suitable, alone. Audit and research are an expected part of this role.
The post will be based within the T&O department and will be directly responsible to the Consultants in Foot and Ankle. The principle duties will be:
1. Working with the Consultant and nursing team providing specialist Foot & Ankle services, specifically delivering outpatient clinics, carrying out surgical procedures and completing the related administration.
2. Research and audit related to Foot & Ankle.
3. Working as part of the wider T&O team (Junior Doctors, Consultants and Nurses) provide general T&O inpatient, trauma, elective and on call duties (Typical daily Rota is attached to Job description).
You will also be expected to work flexibly to meet the needs of the department.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
The successful Fellow will be given active support with clinical research and will be expected to present and publish this work as appropriate. This post does not attract an NTN and does not lead to the award of CST but is aimed at Year 5/6 Specialist Registrar, requiring additional experience. Prospective educational approval from PMETB will need to be sought if time in this
post is required to count for CCT. Possession of FRCS Ortho or equivalent is an essential requirement of the post.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).
Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.
Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)
MT04 £55,329 Basic Salary – MT05 £63,152
Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5;
• Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training
• Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)
• A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)
Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview
Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role. Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible. Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.
Interviews will be held on 3/10/24
Job Reference: MT1243 - This vacancy closes on or before: 4th September 2024
This advert closes on Wednesday 4 Sep 2024