Clinical/Research Fellow

Applicants are invited to apply for a Clinical/Research Fellow (Trust Doctor) in Trauma & Orthopaedics at Leeds General Infirmary.

The successful candidate would take a leading role in the organisation of clinical activities and delivery of clinical trials in partnership with key clinical staff. They will also be the point of reference for medical staff, management, foundations, and external funding organisations. The successful candidate will need attend as required, the courses organised by the department and occasionally to present at national and international meetings, the overall research portfolio of the unit.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will assist in the delivery of accurate high-quality data in partnership with key clinical staff and deliver end-user training in the use of departmental database systems to ensure the level of data quality is maintained.

All orthopaedic trauma patients are admitted to the Leeds General Infirmary. Particular specialist services provided are pelvic and acetabular reconstruction, spinal injuries, open fractures, post injury limb reconstruction and complex fracture work. There is a specific interest in polytrauma, and many peripheral trauma units refer most of their multiple injuries straight to Leeds General Infirmary on day one.

The post is designed to support the research/clinical activities of this well-established trauma service. The referral base is continuing to develop and grow and forms the basis of the new Trauma Centre at Leeds General Infirmary.

About us

The Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery provides Trauma and Elective services to Leeds residents and beyond.

The in-hospital services provided at the Major Trauma Centre of the Yorkshire and Humber regional trauma network, are led by 10 of the 34 Consultants of the Trauma and Orthopaedic Department.

The Major Trauma Services cover the adult and paediatric population of West Yorkshire of more than 3.5 million, admitting an average of more than 1,100 TARN approved trauma cases (Less then 600 of ISS Equal or lower then16).

A tertiary referral service is provided for spine and scoliosis surgery, pelvic and acetabular reconstruction, paediatric acute and elective surgery, limb reconstruction, complex brachial plexus and upper extremity surgery.

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Job description
Job responsibilities

All orthopaedic trauma patients are admitted to the Leeds General Infirmary. Particular specialist services provided are pelvic and acetabular reconstruction, spinal injuries, open fractures, post injury limb reconstruction and complex fracture work. There is a specific interest in polytrauma and many peripheral trauma units refer most of their multiple injuries straight to Leeds General Infirmary on day one.

This post is designed to support the Research Clinical activities of this well established trauma service. The referral base is continuing to develop and grow and forms the basis of the new Trauma Centre at Leeds General Infirmary.

General Orthopaedic services are currently provided from two sites in Leeds. Paediatric, hand surgery and spine surgery is provided at Leeds General Infirmary. Complex and revision lower limb arthroplasty, upper limb and foot and ankle surgery are provided at Chapel Allerton Hospital.

Leeds General Infirmary has 3 orthogeriatric wards, one major trauma polytrauma ward, one trauma ward, one paediatric ward including 2 paediatric HDU beds, one spinal surgery ward and a four bedded HDU shared with plastic surgery. There are 2 trauma theatres running all day lists, one major trauma polytrauma theatre and one spine theatre. All trauma outpatients are seen in a dedicated fracture clinic with supporting radiology facilities and the A& E Department are on the ground floor of the same building.

DUTIES OF THE POST

To take a leading role in the co ordination of the research activities of the T& O Department. The post holder will assist in the preparation of grant applications, to facilitate the recruitment of patients in clinical trials, to support medical staff obtaining patient records, to organise the research meeting of the department, to maintain databases and to produce frequent reports reflecting the overall work of the unit. . In a sense, this person will be the point of reference for medical staff, management, foundations, external funding organisations

The post holder will also assist in outpatient clinics & theatre sessions.

To attend as required the courses organised by the department and occasionally to present at national and international meetings the overall research portfolio of the unit.

To assist in the delivery of accurate high quality data in partnership with key clinical staff and deliver end user training in the use of departmental database systems to ensure the level of data quality is maintained.

The post holder will work closely with Professor Giannoudis in the clinical setting and will be responsible for organising the monthly research meeting of the department.

Candidates must be able to:

Document the existing and newly initiated clinical projects and clinical trials.

Produce annual reports reflecting the clinical activities of the department.

Assist with the submission of clinical applications for ethics approval.

LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Able to work and communicate effectively, at all levels.

Clear controlled thinker

Works well as a team player but is not influenced by peer pressure.

Takes pride in resolving problems and helping others.

Used to working in an environment that can at times be very demanding.

Able to meet customer support and service requirements

Have a positive attitude towards new knowledge and skills and be able to acquire them quickly and effectively.

Maintain a reputation for professionalism.

Coordinate the collection, sorting and reporting of key research data for a number of different projects and ensure that the work of the department is facilitated at all times.

In conjunction with more senior staff, develop and maintain departmental database systems for the accurate documentation of all the research activities of the unit. The effectiveness of the training to be measured by the level of improvement in the quality of the data held in the systems.

MEDICAL STAFF IN THE DEPARTMENT

Trauma and Orthopaedic department of surgery is a large unit contributing to both service delivery and academic research. There are 34 Consultants including a Professor of Trauma surgery and all main branches of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery are represented. The department consists of

34 Consultants

17 StR ST3 9

1 National Spine Fellow & 1 National Hand Fellow

7 ClinicalResearch Fellows

6 Trust Grade ST1 to ST3

9 ST12 posts

4 FY2 Doctors

6 FY1 Doctors

The department is supported by Trauma co ordinators, Major Trauma Case Managers, and clinical nurse specialists and a large rehabilitation team led by rehabilitation consultants.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential

Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential

Desirable

Qualifications
Essential

Desirable

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