Job summary We are excited to be offering an ST3 LAS post for an enthusiastic and dynamic trainee within the Joint Reconstruction Unit (JRU). The role will be as a registrar level doctor and the successful candidate will be allocated to two consultants for a six month rotation. We have designed this post to be well suited to trainees would have completed their Core Surgical training and are looking to secure working hours, what it takes and whya national training number in orthopaedics the following year. The successful candidate will have a formal clinical and educational supervisor and be expected to continue to use ISCP to develop their portfolio. The successful candidate will be supported to attend regional registrar teaching to continue their educational development. Prior to commencing the role the candidate will be encouraged to meet with their supervisor to discuss their development needs. Main duties of the job Successful applicants will be expected to become integrated members of the team involved in the day-to-day care of patients on the wards, outpatient clinics and theatres. There is an- call commitment. Ward care will involve the management of post-operative patients. Although our trust does not have an emergency department, the JRU receives urgent referrals from local referring units for urgent cases, most commonly revision arthroplasty. Clinics involve the review of both new and follow up patients within a secondary, and tertiary setting. This is a fantastic opportunity to see a broad range of pathology and enhance clinical skills. There are weekly MDTs and the candidate will be expected to present upcoming surgical cases and ensure appropriate investigations have been completed. We are the regional major revision centre for knee arthroplasty and therefore we run a weekly regional MDT There will be between 3 and 4 theatre session per week involving all aspects of hip and knee arthroplasty. The work is specialist but the successful candidate will be encouraged and supported to improve their surgical skills over the course of the year. About us The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust is the largest orthopaedic hospital in the UK and a global leader in our field. We provide a dynamic working environment where we support frontline staff to implement improvements so that we can realise our vision of being a world leading neuro musculoskeletal hospital providing the best patient care and staff experience in the NHS, delivering world leading research, and offering a strong foundation of education, training and career progression. Our dedicated staff come from diverse backgrounds, and our patients benefit from the wide range of experience they bring to the Trust. The RNOH brings unrivalled expertise together in one place allowing us to deliver some of the world's most complex and innovative care to our patients RatedGood by the CQC Two sites, one in central London and one in Stanmore - which has recently opened The Stanmore Building, a new, state-of-the-art inpatient facility Our Research and Innovation Centre works closely with our main academic partner, University College London Recognised as a centre of excellence, leading on national initiatives, such as theGetting It Right First Time (GIRFT)Programme Date posted 27 February 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £61,825 a year 2,162 LW per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 392-MS008-TDHip&KneeUnit Job locations Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Brockley Hill Stanmore HA7 4LP Job description Job responsibilities Successful applicants will be expected to become integrated members of the team involved in the day-to-day care of patients on the wards, outpatient clinics and theatres. There is an- call commitment. Ward care will involve the management of post-operative patients. Although our trust does not have an emergency department, the JRU receives urgent referrals from local referring units for urgent cases, most commonly revision arthroplasty. Clinics involve the review of both new and follow up patients within a secondary, and tertiary setting. This is a fantastic opportunity to see a broad range of pathology and enhance clinical skills. There are weekly MDTs and the candidate will be expected to present upcoming surgical cases and ensure appropriate investigations have been completed. We are the regional major revision centre for knee arthroplasty and therefore we run a weekly regional MDT There will be between 3 and 4 theatre session per week involving all aspects of hip and knee arthroplasty. The work is specialist but the successful candidate will be encouraged and supported to improve their surgical skills over the course of the year. Job description Job responsibilities Successful applicants will be expected to become integrated members of the team involved in the day-to-day care of patients on the wards, outpatient clinics and theatres. There is an- call commitment. Ward care will involve the management of post-operative patients. Although our trust does not have an emergency department, the JRU receives urgent referrals from local referring units for urgent cases, most commonly revision arthroplasty. Clinics involve the review of both new and follow up patients within a secondary, and tertiary setting. This is a fantastic opportunity to see a broad range of pathology and enhance clinical skills. There are weekly MDTs and the candidate will be expected to present upcoming surgical cases and ensure appropriate investigations have been completed. We are the regional major revision centre for knee arthroplasty and therefore we run a weekly regional MDT There will be between 3 and 4 theatre session per week involving all aspects of hip and knee arthroplasty. The work is specialist but the successful candidate will be encouraged and supported to improve their surgical skills over the course of the year. Person Specification Other Requirements Essential GMC registration Qualifications Essential MRCS Desirable Higher Degree Experience Essential Completion of Core surgical training or equivalent Enthusiasm and desire to learn Desirable Exposure to elective outpatients Previous publications in PUBMED indexed journals Previous experience in clinical governance and quality improvement Experience in supporting junior colleagues and education Skills and Knowledge Essential Strong self-motivation and organisational skills Excellent communication and facilitation skills A good level of computer literacy Desirable Able to work effectively within a team environment and on own initiative IT skills including excel and basic data analysis Person Specification Other Requirements Essential GMC registration Qualifications Essential MRCS Desirable Higher Degree Experience Essential Completion of Core surgical training or equivalent Enthusiasm and desire to learn Desirable Exposure to elective outpatients Previous publications in PUBMED indexed journals Previous experience in clinical governance and quality improvement Experience in supporting junior colleagues and education Skills and Knowledge Essential Strong self-motivation and organisational skills Excellent communication and facilitation skills A good level of computer literacy Desirable Able to work effectively within a team environment and on own initiative IT skills including excel and basic data analysis 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 National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust Address Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Brockley Hill Stanmore HA7 4LP Employer's website https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)