Senior Clinical Fellow in Major Trauma

Overview This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board. The London Trauma System went fully live across all four trauma networks in January 2011 at four Major Trauma Centres (MTCs): The Royal London Hospital (Whitechapel), King's College Hospital (Denmark Hill), St George's Hospital (Tooting) and St Mary's Hospital (Paddington). The networks serve a resident population of 12 million people, with a significant transient working commuter population (approximately 1.1 million per day) and 21 million tourist visits in 2019. St Mary's Major Trauma Service comprises Consultants from general surgery, vascular, neurosurgery, orthopaedics and plastics across Imperial, contributing to a Surgeon of the Week model. Data indicate St Mary’s MTC receives a large share of London trauma cases. Main duties of the job The Fellow in Major Trauma will support the consultants and the Trauma Director in delivering the major trauma service, providing expert clinical skills in leading assessment and treatment of patients with major trauma. The post holder will gain experience in the acute and ongoing management of severely injured patients, with the aim of becoming proficient in evaluating critically ill/injured patients, initiating complete diagnostic and treatment plans, developing and implementing patient care plans, and leading interactions within the care team and with patients and families. St Mary’s is one of five nationally approved MTCs to host Major Trauma TIG fellowships. The Fellow post will follow the TIG syllabus and holders are expected to achieve the same competencies as TIG fellows. Fellows are expected to participate in research, with time in their job plan to conduct academic activity, and to deliver academic outputs such as papers and presentations. A faculty research mentor will be assigned based on mutual areas of interest. The post holder will teach in the trauma unit and support network-wide education activities. About us Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust offers opportunities to work with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. We value expertise, kindness, collaboration and aspiration, and provide career development, flexible working and wellbeing benefits. Optional benefits include Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loans, and onsite leisure facilities. As part of our Covid-19 response, many interviews are conducted virtually. We are committed to equal opportunities and flexible working arrangements. Applicants may discuss flexible, part-time or job-share options at interview. Job description Job responsibilities To gain experience and become competent in the management of trauma patients, particularly penetrating and blunt trauma, while continuing emergency work in the base specialty. To gain operative/clinical competencies in the management of poly-trauma patients. To undertake a research project during the fellowship period. To participate in formal and informal teaching of junior doctors, medical and nursing students and paramedics. Daytime commitments: ICU & Major Trauma Ward multidisciplinary ward rounds; attendance at trauma calls; prioritise and organise trauma operating; experience in emergency neurosurgical theatres; attendance at multidisciplinary trauma follow-up clinic. On-call commitments: attendance at out-of-hours trauma calls (penetrating, code red) as directed by the Trauma Team Leader. Person Specification Qualifications Essential On GMC register / Licensed Medical Practitioner MRCS Within 2–3 years of CCT Desirable FRCS CCT Language Essential Spoken and written English to the standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements Academic achievements including research / track record of publications Desirable Ongoing research interests Postgraduate research degree Audit Essential Understanding of audit principles Desirable Evidence of completed projects with relevant action plans in place Teaching & Training Essential Experience of teaching and training Desirable Experience in development of relevant guidelines and protocols Postgraduate level education qualification Training the Trainers course or equivalent Management skills Essential Appropriate to job description Clinical skills Essential Appropriate to job description Relevant experience Essential Appropriate to job description Desirable Previous experience of trauma in a UK/non-UK Level 1 trauma centre Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the relevant government site. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants are also subject to this requirement. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the appropriate guidance. Employer details Employer name Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Address St. Mary’s Hospital, Praed Street, London, W2 1NY Employer's website #J-18808-Ljbffr