Job summary Applications are invited for the post of Fixed Term Trust Registrar (ST3 equivalent) in Trauma and Orthopaedics at The Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust. The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is based across three sites, with the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro being the main DGH, with two further hospitals, St Michael's Hospital in Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital, in Penzance. The trauma service is delivered at the Royal Cornwall Hospital and orthopaedic elective surgery is undertaken at both the Royal Cornwall Hospital and St Michael's Hospital. The hospital has a 56 bedded Trauma Unit, for both trauma admissions as well as a Trauma Assessment Unit. The Trust runs 18 trauma operating lists per week on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site and a further 15 elective lists at St Michael's Hospital in Hayle per week. Trauma and Orthopaedics undertakes approximately 5,500 elective operations per year, treats circa 2,700 trauma patients, and sees approximately 13,700 new out-patients and 32,000 follow-up patients. The unit has a good reputation for supporting its non-training grade doctors and many of our previous trust doctors have gone on to successfully apply for specialty training posts. There is regular departmental teaching and the unit has strong links with the research department and is involved with a number of national multicentre studies with the opportunities for junior doctor involvement. Main duties of the job The post-holder will be required to deliver elective and emergency surgical services, within Cornwall, in close collaboration with Consultant colleagues and within commissioned performance targets. On Call Availability:Weekday, weekend and night on-calls as part of rota template. Study and Training:The applicant is expected to participate in professional continuing medical education; study leave is provided for this purpose, and the appointee will be entitled to apply to the Trust Study Leave Committee for a contribution to funding of this activity. Research:Members of the Directorate are encouraged to pursue approved topics of research. There are funds available within the hospital for approved studies. The use of commercial funds for ethically approved trials is encouraged and projects can be supported by the Hospital Audit Department The post holder will be part of a 1:12 rota (ST level) providing a 24/7 on-call commitment. About us Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region. The Trust employs 5,000 staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods. The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally. We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community. Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career. Date posted 22 October 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £55,329 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share Reference number 156-MS-4048 Job locations Royal Cornwall Hospital Hayle TR27 4JA Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right hand side To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Work health assessments Criminal record check standards Right to work checks For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed. Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right hand side To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Work health assessments Criminal record check standards Right to work checks For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed. Person Specification Eligibility Essential Validated logbook with summary documentation of surgical exposure to date. Qualifications Essential Full GMC registration with a Licence to Practice MB ChB or equivalent medical qualification. Eligible to work at ST3 levels. 6 - 12 months postgraduate NHS work experience. ILS/ALS or equivalent. MRCS or Equivalent ATLS or Equivalent Desirable Relevant course such as Fracture Clinic management or advanced surgical courses Eligibility Essential Evidence of achievement of Foundation Competences from a UKFPO affiliated Foundation Programme or equivalent by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice Eligibility to work in the UK. Desirable Completion of 24 months experience in Trauma and Orthopaedics by the start time of appointment Previous work at Orthopaedic SpR level Personal Skills Essential Capacity to operate effectively under pressure and remain objective in highly emotive/pressurised situations. o Awareness of own limitations and when to ask for help. Capacity to think beyond the obvious, with analytical and flexible mind. o Capacity to bring a range of approaches to problem solving. Capacity to work effectively in a Multi-Disciplinary Team. language Skills Essential That applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English or achieved the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application - overall 7, speaking 7, listening 7, reading 7, writing 7. Person Specification Eligibility Essential Validated logbook with summary documentation of surgical exposure to date. Qualifications Essential Full GMC registration with a Licence to Practice MB ChB or equivalent medical qualification. Eligible to work at ST3 levels. 6 - 12 months postgraduate NHS work experience. ILS/ALS or equivalent. MRCS or Equivalent ATLS or Equivalent Desirable Relevant course such as Fracture Clinic management or advanced surgical courses Eligibility Essential Evidence of achievement of Foundation Competences from a UKFPO affiliated Foundation Programme or equivalent by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice Eligibility to work in the UK. Desirable Completion of 24 months experience in Trauma and Orthopaedics by the start time of appointment Previous work at Orthopaedic SpR level Personal Skills Essential Capacity to operate effectively under pressure and remain objective in highly emotive/pressurised situations. o Awareness of own limitations and when to ask for help. Capacity to think beyond the obvious, with analytical and flexible mind. o Capacity to bring a range of approaches to problem solving. Capacity to work effectively in a Multi-Disciplinary Team. language Skills Essential That applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English or achieved the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application - overall 7, speaking 7, listening 7, reading 7, writing 7. 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 Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust Address Royal Cornwall Hospital Hayle TR27 4JA Employer's website https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)