Associate Specialist- Trauma and Orthopaedics

1 month ago

York, United Kingdom York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

2 Posts- One with a focus of Upper Limb and the second with a focus on Lower limb. These posts sit within the Orthopaedic Team at Associate Specialist grade and will include Consultant and Middle Grade level responsibilities. This post should appeal to senior Middle grade surgeons in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery looking to progress their careers to a higher level of performance, autonomy and independence whilst still working within an enthusiastic Consultant led unit.

It is anticipated that this role will appeal to existing Associate Specialists, Specialist Registrars, Senior Staff/Trust Grades and Fellows.

Main duties of the job

The Orthopaedic Team currently consists of 16 orthopaedic surgeons providing on call, trauma and elective services at York Hospital. All of the surgeons and middle grade doctors work on a seconded basis at the local Independent Sector Treatment Centre (Clifton Park NHS Treatment Centre).

We have a 30 bedded trauma ward, and a busy outpatient department. There are four dedicated orthopaedic operating theatres with laminar flow - one trauma, two elective and one day case located in the Day Treatment Unit.

We have an established multi-disciplinary team working alongside the surgeons, including Extended Scope Physiotherapists and Advanced Nurse Practitioners.

About us

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme An extensive range of learning and development opportunities Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Orthopaedic Team currently consists of 16 orthopaedic surgeons providing on call, trauma and elective services at York Hospital. All of the surgeons and middle grade doctors work on a seconded basis at the local Independent Sector Treatment Centre (Clifton Park NHS Treatment Centre).

We have a 30 bedded trauma ward, and a busy outpatient department. There are four dedicated orthopaedic operating theatres with laminar flow one trauma, two elective and one day case located in the Day Treatment Unit.

We have an established multi-disciplinary team working alongside the surgeons, including Extended Scope Physiotherapists and Advanced Nurse Practitioners.

Person Specification

Qualifications and experience

Essential

oHas achieved MBChB or equivalent medical qualification oSatisfactory completion of F1 & F2 post or equivalent oCompletion of FRCS Orth or equivalent oALS training or equivalent

Desirable

oDistinctions, scholarships, prizes oExperience of research oExperience of Foundation training o12 Months continuous experience within the NHS oAdditional degrees MSc, PhD

Eligibility

Essential

oEligible for full registration with the GMC at time of starting the post

Knowledge and skills

Essential

oCompetence in basic clinic procedures oAble to prioritise clinical need, time and workload oAware of own limitations oUnderstands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection oUnderstand the importance of working effectively in teams oAbility to assess, recognise and initiate management of the acutely ill patient and play an effective part in advanced life support

Desirable

oKnowledge of UK health systems, practices and values; awareness of current issues in the NHS oComputer literate oUnderstands the importance and impact of information systems in health care oAbility to practise evidence-based medicine oEvidence of continuous professional development

Teaching, audit and research

Essential

oUnderstanding of the basic principles of audit and clinical governance

Desirable

oContributes to teaching and learning of others oActive participation in clinical audit

Communication & interpersonal skills

Essential

oAble to communicate effectively in written and spoken English oAble to communicate effectively in a medical context oAble to discuss treatment options with patients and carers in a way they can understand oAble to establish good working relations with patients, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues oExperience of working in teams

Desirable

oUnderstand the responsibilities of being an employee of the NHS oEvidence of communication skills

Personal attributes and experience

Essential

oRecognises stressful situations and responds appropriately oDemonstrates initiative, enthusiasm and common sense oRespects and promotes the individual's rights, interests, preferences, beliefs and culture oPotential to benefit from the training available

Desirable

oEvidence of leadership qualities oOther work experience/outside interests

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