Clinical Fellow in Trauma

2 weeks ago


Truro, United Kingdom Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

Applications are invited for 2 Cornwall Clinical Fellow (CT level) posts in Trauma and Orthopaedics

These posts combine clinical work with a 20% commitment to other opportunities on a designated fellow day once per week. These posts are ideally suited if you looking for an F3 /CT3 post. We have an excellent track record in our non-trainees successfully obtaining training posts.

**The clinical fellow days are**:

- Medical education in association with University of Exeter Medical School
- Sports medicine
- Research
- Audit & Quality Improvement

Royal Cornwall Hospital is based across three sites. Trauma services are delivered at Royal Cornwall Hospital and orthopaedic elective surgery is undertaken at St Michael’s Hospital. In addition to working on your own projects, the research posts support an array of NIHR approved RCT’s and so develop a thorough and CV enhancing understanding of research within a nationwide context.

We undertake 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. The unit also has a higher than average number of fractured neck of femur cases.

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is based across three sites. Trauma services delivered at the Royal Cornwall Hospital and orthopaedic elective surgery is undertaken at St Michael’s Hospital. In addition to working on your own projects, the research posts support an array of NIHR approved RCT’s and so develop a thorough and CV enhancing understanding of research within a nationwide context.

Clinical work is at the level of a CT1/2. You will also participate in an out of hour’s rota. Routine work will include:

- Assessment and management of in-patients.
- Assessment and management of acute admissions.
- Attend ward rounds as timetabled.
- Attend multi-disciplinary ward meetings.
- Attend out-patients (where appropriate) and assist with in-patient management.
- Assessment of patients in the Emergency Department.
- Fulfil the duties of the weekly timetable including out of hours responsibilities.
- Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of clinical services.
- To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of the patients within RCHT.
- To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
- To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and Audit.
- To attend meetings as appropriate.

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 developing 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

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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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