Upper Limb Fellow

We are looking for an Orthopaedic Upper Limb Fellowship in the Trauma and Orthopaedic Department based primarily at our Basildon Hospital Site.
The Fellow is expected to work closely with the supervising consultants (Mr Staton Phillips and Miss Rumina Begum), Orthopaedic Trauma Co-ordinators for the assessment of new referrals in the outpatient setting and inpatient referrals from other specialities, plan non-operative and surgical treatment, participate in MDT.

The Fellow will have a dedicated slot for admin and Research, where the Fellow is expected to manage the MDT database and complete an allocated Research project.

To help provide Trauma and Orthopaedic directorate, a service of highest standard.

To work flexibly with other colleagues to achieve hospital’s agreed planned activity for inpatient and outpatient services.

To participate in the full shift middle grade on-call rota system as organised by the Division.

To participate in the trauma meetings as part of the on-call rota.

To ensure that the standards of patient’s care are maintained and developed through clinical audits and evidence-based research.

Maintain personal and professional development in accordance with the requirements of the Royal Colleges.

To participate and take active role in the training and teaching of other members of the surgical team.

To contribute to the achievement of quality, patient care activity and business targets of the hospital

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people. We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.