Hand Surgery Fellow

2 days ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Full time
Job Summary

This is a 6-12 month fixed term appointment for a post-CCT Orthopaedic Surgeon with an interest in Hand and Wrist surgery at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.

The post is being advertised to start in the near future.

Main Duties of the Job

The Fellow is expected to actively participate in, initiate and continue research / quality improvement projects within the unit (both prospective and retrospective research). They will also be expected to complete projects and present and publish the results.

The post offers exposure to high volume elective and trauma cases. There are two dedicated hand trauma lists each week. In addition, there are opportunities to treat general trauma cases as part of the on-call system.

The fellow will be part of the on-call rota at middle grade level including nights and week-ends.

About Us

The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest District General Hospitals in the country. The hospital achieved Foundation Trust status on a certain date and was the first Foundation Trust in the South Central Strategic Health Authority. The Trust is Reading's biggest employer and may form the central hospital for one of the country's new medical schools.

The Trust is beginning a major modernisation of its services and its buildings. Our dual objective is to develop and deliver outstanding NHS services that are fit for the future, and to play a greater part in the growth and development of our local economy.

The Trust has made significant improvements and has been rated as 'Good' by inspectors.

Job Responsibilities

Clinical duties will include outpatient clinics, formal ward round and three to four operating sessions. The aim will be for the successful applicant to run independent or parallel theatre sessions and clinics.

The fellow may participate in fracture clinics and there will be time available for research. There is a daily meeting at a certain time to discuss management of trauma admitted during the previous 24 hours. The Hand Fellow will be expected to take part in these and to contribute to the teaching of the junior staff.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
  • FRCS / peri- or post-CCT
  • Demonstration of specialist training in Orthopaedic surgery

Desirable

  • Qualification/Experience in Hand Surgery
  • Hand diploma
  • Previous fellowship

Previous Experience

Essential

  • Experience in Surgery at senior SpR level
  • Ability to offer clinical opinion on a range of problems in hand conditions
  • Ability to take responsibility for clinical care of patients with hand conditions

Desirable

  • Research with higher degree ideally in the field of Orthopaedic surgery
  • Experience of MDT working
  • Independent surgical exposure

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Evidence of good written and verbal communication skills
  • Personal participation in audit

Desirable

  • Ability and enthusiasm to teach medical undergraduates and Allied Health Professionals
  • Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems

Disposition

Essential

  • Clarity of career aims, in particular reasons for choosing fellowship post in upper limb surgery
  • Evidence of being a good team member
  • Active interest in research and audit.
  • Ability to organise and manage priorities.

Desirable

  • Leadership qualities
  • Commitment and interest in research
  • Aspirations to develop a specialised hand practice


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