We are looking for two Fixed Term Specialty Doctors to join the Trauma and Orthopaedic team based at Westmorland General Hospital and covering our other sites, Furness General Hospital and Royal Lancaster Infirmary as required. You will undertake 10 PAs and the role will be flexible. The successful applicants will work for the team of sub specialties in upper limb and lower limb. You will not be required to undertake on-call unless this is covering a short term vacancy.
Main duties of the job
We are therefore delighted to offer this exciting opportunity for suitably qualified Orthopaedic Doctors to take up a fixed term role working in a highly successful, modern department delivering outstanding results in a breathtakingly beautiful part of England.
About us
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website here.
Person Specification
Essential
* Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
* MRCS or equivalent medical qualification
* Demonstration of intent to work towards passing the FRCS (T& O) exam
* Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies (as evidenced by FPCC / alternative certificate) by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
* Ability to work within a multidisciplinary environment
* Wide range of training in Trauma & Orthopaedics
* Evidence of completion of audits
* Understanding of research methodology and ethics
* Evidence of peer reviewed publications in orthopaedics / trauma
* Presentations in accredited professional meetings
* Commitment to teaching and training undergraduate, postgraduate, nursing and allied health professionals
* Ability to communicate well and work as a team with consultant colleagues and other professionals
* Willingness to be involved in service development.
* Keen, energetic and enthusiastic in all aspects of orthopaedic surgery
* A willingness to observe Trust policies and guidelines in all aspects of clinical practice
* Regular attendance and participation at audit meetings
* Participation in annual appraisal and Personal development plan review
* Ability to communicate effectively, with patients, relatives and staff
* Able to maintain good working relations with a broad range of colleagues
* Ability to lead where appropriate
* Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues, both medical and others. Willingness to be flexible to meet the clinical demands of the service and recognise the needs of other colleagues
Desirable
* Evidence of completed and presented audit experience
* MSc, MCh, or an equivalent appropriate higher surgical qualification
* Higher surgical training in Orthopaedics within a recognised programme
* Participation in research
* Evidence of teaching undergraduates
* Ability to impart knowledge and teach skills to others
* Experience of problem based learning systems
* Membership of appropriate professional societies
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