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Specialty Doctor in Trauma and Orthopaedics
NHS Medical & Dental: Speciality Doctor
Main area Trauma and Orthopaedics Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Speciality Doctor Contract 12 months (Fixed term) Hours Full time - 11.5 sessions per week Job ref 421-MS-1796C
Site Harrogate District Hospital Town Harrogate Salary £59,175 - £95,400 per annum (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 28/01/2025 23:59
Job overview
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a Speciality Doctor to work in the department of Trauma and Orthopaedics on a fixed term, 12 month contract.
The post will involve outpatient and theatre sessions and successful applicants will join a team of Consultants and a dynamic medical and nursing team. Please note MRCS or equivalent is an essential requirement for this post, CCT or CESR would also be desirable.
There may be opportunities to facilitate independent clinics and theatre lists. Available options will be explored further following a review of the successful candidate’s skill set and level of experience.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the hospital to meet our team and experience the way we work. For more information and to arrange an informal visit, please contact Mr Edward Powell-Smith at edward.powell-smith@nhs.net. For queries regarding the application process, please contact Medical Staffing via hdft.medicalworkforce@nhs.net.
Main duties of the job
* Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients
* Assisting with teaching and training of junior staff and medical students
* To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit
* To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME)
Working for our organisation
All Orthopaedic Surgery, inpatient and outpatient services are provided at Harrogate District Hospital, except for those outpatients seen at Ripon Community Hospital and Outreach sites in Leeds. There are five main theatres, three of which are equipped for orthopaedic and prosthetic work with laminar flow air exchange.
The Orthopaedic service is led by Mr Edward Powell-Smith, with a team of 13 Orthopaedic Consultants and 2 Orthogeriatric Consultants. The Directorate team are supported by an Operational Director, General Manager, Matrons and representation from Human Resources, Information Services and associated Finance Manager.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
* Provide day-to-day management of orthopaedic patients under the respective consultant’s care.
* Provide care for outpatients, including the conducting of orthopaedic clinics under the supervision of the Consultant.
* Undertake theatre lists on orthopaedic patients under the supervision of a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon.
* Be expected to participate in the management of the department, ensuring that appropriate deputising arrangements are made when necessary, supervising the day-to-day clinical work of the SHO's and FY2’s in the department.
* Be expected to commit to maintaining an excellent standard of note-keeping and communication with General Practitioners. He/she will be involved in the preparation of information for entry to the Hospital's Clinical Information System and the preparation of discharge summaries of patients under the care of the respective Consultant.
* Be able to create PowerPoint and video presentations of a high standard for presentation at local and national meetings.
* Participate in teaching of colleagues and staff including physiotherapists.
* Participate in regular clinical audits and the analysis of surgical complications and morbidity.
* Participate in an on-call rota, currently 1 in 10, for general Orthopaedic and Trauma admissions at Harrogate District Hospital.
Please note this post may close earlier than the date stated if sufficient applications are received.
Person specification
* FRCS (Trauma and Orthopaedics) or equivalent
* Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment.
* MRCS
* Evidence of achievement of ST3/CT3 competences
* Previous trauma and orthopaedic experience at middle grade level
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.
Name Mr Edward Powell-Smith Job title Clinical Lead for Trauma and Orthopaedics Email address edward.powell-smith@nhs.net Telephone number 01423 554407
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