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Trust Grade Doctor in Trauma and Orthopaedics

2 months ago

Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

We have an exciting opportunity here at Leeds Teaching Hospitals due to an expansion of our rota. We are recruiting 3 Trust Grade Doctor (Level ST3+) post within the second largest Major Trauma Centre in the UK based at the Leeds General Infirmary.

We are looking for a junior doctor to take up full and/or part-time posts and can offer deferred appointments. Candidates who are unable to work full time are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part-time and those wishing to job share. Shorter duration contracts will also be considered for the right candidate.

Above all we need a ST3+ Trust Grade Doctor in Trauma and Orthopaedics with a positive attitude, who will deliver quality services with compassion and become an integral member of a dedicated and dynamic team. Leeds offers many opportunities prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the Department and are invited to contact any persons.

This appointment is for 6 months, extendable to 12 months, starting on October 2nd 2024.

Main duties of the job

The posts have been designed for experienced doctors wishing to pursue a career in Trauma and Orthopaedics.

We offer exposure to polytrauma and trauma Orthopaedic surgery aligned with excellent training opportunities.

You will be allocated an educational supervisor to help guide your career aspirations and to maximise educational opportunities, you will have the opportunity to access medical expertise in a wide variety of disciplines.

The applicant must have full GMC registration with license to practice, a minimum of two years previous experience in trauma and orthopaedic surgery, a minimum of 12 months experience as a doctor in the NHS, valid ATLS certification and must have full MRCS or equivalent.

Please note this advert may close early if there is a high number of applicants,

About us

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, with access to leading clinical expertise and medical technology. We care for people from all over the country as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself. The Trust has a budget of £1 billion. Our 17,000 staff ensure that every year we see and treat 1,500,000 people in our 2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000 in-patients, 200,000 A& E visits and 1,050,000 out-patient appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the best for specialist and integrated care.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Job description
Job responsibilities

The post holder will work with a team of surgeons to provide inpatient care for both trauma and elective patients. The post holder will be on a 24 hour partial shift, on the third tier supporting the FY1/2, and ST1/2 doctors.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is a leading healthcare institution, excelling in patient care, teaching and research. We provide Trauma and Orthopaedic services from two sites within Leeds. All trauma is admitted to the Leeds General Infirmary and elective work is undertaken at Chapel Allerton Hospital, approximately 3 miles from the Infirmary. The Trust Grade Doctor will be expected to work at both sites.

Their duties will include:

Fracture Clinics

Trauma and Elective Orthopaedic surgery

Weekend Hip lists

Ward rounds and patient reviews

Support to FY1/2, and ST1/2 doctors.

Full in house educational and clinical supervision and mentoring package

Access to participate in on-going departmental research and audit presentations.

Opportunities to teach undergraduates

Access to clinical governance meetings.

All Trauma is admitted to the Leeds General Infirmary. The Trauma referral base is from the whole of the Yorkshire Region, a population of approximately 3.5 million. Particular specialist services provided are open fractures, post injury limb reconstruction and complex fracture work. There is a specific interest in polytrauma and many peripheral units refer most of their multiple injuries straight to Leeds General Infirmary on day one. This post is designed to support this well established Trauma service.

A regional service is provided for acute trauma and post trauma reconstructive surgery as well as General Elective Orthopaedic services for hand surgery, paediatric surgery at the LGI. There is a General Elective Orthopaedic service currently provided for complex and revision lower limb arthroplasty, upper limb, knee, foot and ankle surgery are provided at Chapel Allerton Hospital.

Leeds General Infirmary has 3 orthogeriatric wards, 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 3 trauma theatres running all day lists. All trauma outpatients are seen in a dedicated fracture clinic with supporting radiology facilities.

Chapel Allerton Hospital has 2 dedicated orthopaedic rehabilitation wards and one 14 bedded post-operative care ward. There are 4 dedicated orthopaedic clean air theatres. The rehabilitation wards are focused on rapid post op rehabilitation with a large dedicated Physiotherapy and Occupation Therapy team. Elective orthopaedic outpatients are seen at Chapel Allerton Hospital with supporting radiology facilities including an MRI scanner.

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 32 Consultants including a Professor of Trauma surgery and all main branches of Trauma and Orthoapedic Surgery are represented. The department consists of:

32 substantive Consultants & Locums

20 ST3+ level

1 National Spine Fellow & 1 National Hand Fellow

7 Clinical/Research Fellows/(Trust Doctors)

3 CT1/2 level Deanery posts / 5 Trust posts

4 FY2 Doctors

6 FY1 Doctors

The department is supported by Trauma co-ordinators and clinical nurse specialists

Duties of the Post

To ensure high quality and safe care of Orthopaedic patients resulting in excellent clinical outcomes.

To contribute directly to patient care by, for example, reviewing patients, organising investigations and acting on results, initiating and changing treatment, and speaking to and involving patients in their care and management and keeping patients and their relatives/carers updated about their clinical progress.

To undertake essential administrative duties, including prescribing, writing electronic discharge letters, and liaising with colleagues in primary care to facilitate safe and appropriate discharges.

To contribute to a multidisciplinary approach to patient care, working collaboratively with a large team of allied healthcare professionals, including the Early Discharge Assessment Team, specialist nurses and physiotherapists.

Out of hours Duties at Leeds General Infirmary

There are 2 separate consultants on-call one for MTC admissions and one for orthopaedic trauma. This job has on-call commitments and is a combination of full shift and on-call.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

Full GMC registration and hold a license to practice MB ChB (or equivalent) MRCS ATLS

Desirable

 

ALS

Experience
Essential

 

 

Previous experience 1 years at registrar level in Trauma and Orthopaedics.

Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills - Essential Criteria
Essential

 

 

Capacity to operate effectively under pressure & remain objective in highly emotive/pressurised situations Aware of own limitations & when to ask for help Capacity to communicate effectively & sensitively with others Able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand Capacity to bring a range of approaches to problem solving Demonstrates effective judgement and decision-making skills Capacity to work effectively in a Multi-Disciplinary Team Capacity to establish good working relations with others Capacity to manage time and prioritise workload, balance urgent & important demands, follow instructions Takes responsibility for own actions Demonstrates awareness of ethical principles, safety, confidentiality & consent All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues

Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential

 

 

2 years experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics 12 months experience as a doctors in the NHS Eligibility to work in the UK All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues

Health
Essential

 

 

Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice

 


Employer details
Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Leeds General Infirmary

Great George Street

Leeds

LS13EX

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