Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This post will provide training and experience in a wide range of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery in accordance with the curriculum published by the SAC.
The duties of the post are the normal duties of those of a ST3 equivalent and above in Trauma and Orthopaedics' Surgery and will include attendance at ward rounds and theatre sessions as determined by their Consultant and assistance at Orthopaedic and Fracture Clinics.
The successful candidate will communicate appropriately with the General Practitioners and maintain satisfactory communications with other medical staff, not only in their own but also in other specialties as necessary to benefit the patient in their care. Additionally, as necessary they will communicate with other hospitals or agencies for similar reasons.
An important aspect of the Senior Clinical Fellow's work will be to supervise the collation of data. The Senior Clinical Fellow will be expected to assist with appropriate planning of work and the establishment of the highest standards of quality.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Medical Degree
* Relevant postgraduate qualification
* ATLS
* FRCS (T&O) or equivalent
Desirable criteria
* Understanding of CPD
* Additional relevant clinical experience
Registration
Essential criteria
* Full GMC Registration
* GMC Licence to Practice before commencement of employment
Clinical Experience
Essential criteria
* Minimum of 6 months NHS Experience or a substantive Orthopaedics post at FY2/CT2 (or equivalent) or above
* Excellent all round experience of DGH work
* Ability to work independently, but aware of own limitations and know when to seek advice from senior colleagues
Desirable criteria
* Additional relevant clinical experience
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential criteria
* Understand the principles of audits
Desirable criteria
* Understanding CPD
* Experience of Audits
It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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