Peri-operative Clinical Fellow

2 weeks ago


Hayle, United Kingdom Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

**Fixed Term**: Two year contract

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust is spread across three sites, with the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro being the main DGH, and two further hospitals, St Michael’s Hospital and West Cornwall Hospital, based in the west of the county. The trauma service is delivered at the Royal Cornwall Hospital and Orthopaedic elective surgery is mainly undertaken at St Michael’s Hospital in Hayle.

The Royal Cornwall Hospital has a 56 bedded Trauma Unit, for both trauma admissions. The Trust runs 23 trauma operating lists on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site per week, together with a further 30 elective lists at St Michael’s Hospital in Hayle.

Orthopaedics undertakes approximately 5,500 elective operations per year, treats circa 2,700 trauma patients, and sees approximately 13,700 new out-patients and 32,000 follow-up patients. Activity peaks during the summer months as a result of the significant influx of tourists, with a regional reputation for a varied and interesting elective and trauma caseload.

You will need to be fully registered with the General Medical Council and have a licence to practice

We can discuss relocation fees together with study time for research and development. Why not contact us and see what our Trust has to offer you.

Clinical work is at the level of a post core training depending on experience and your clinical responsibilities will be commensurate with this level of experience. You will also participate in an out of hours rota that will be remunerated appropriately in line with the 2016 Junior Doctors Contract. Routine work will include:
Assessment and management of in-patients.

Attend ward rounds as timetabled.

Attend multi-disciplinary ward meetings.

Attend out-patients (where appropriate) and assist with in-patient management.

Fulfil the duties of the weekly timetable including out of hours responsibilities.

Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of clinical services including a level 1.5 post-operative care bay.

Share with colleagues the responsibility for the day-to-day management of the patients within RCHT mainly at Cornwall Orthopaedic Centre, St Michael’s Hospital.

Have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME) including simulation training.

Actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and Audit.

Attend meetings as appropriate.

Ensure projects and personal development plans are agreed with the educational supervisor and are completed. These can be tailored to applicants educational and portfolio building requirements and account for 20% of the post.

Teaching and education of allied health professionals across the Trust.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael’s Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds

We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England
- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career

**PLEASE NOTE**: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right hand side

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
Identity Checks

Professional registration and qualification checks

Employment history and reference checks

Work health assessments

Criminal record check standards

Right to work checks

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