Clinical Research Fellow in Hand Surgery

4 days ago

Derby, United Kingdom University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

This is a fixed term position for 12 months as a Clinical Research Fellow in Hand Surgery. The post is not recognised for education and training purposes, but is specifically aimed at those surgeons with an interest in and experience of modern Hand Surgery techniques.

The successful applicant will join a team of 5 Registrars and a Senior Fellow. The post offers the opportunity to develop research skills under the supervision of the Director of Research for Hand Surgery.

The appointee will be directly involved in the day to day clinical care of hand surgery patients with a commitment of 5 clinical sessions per week. The post holder will also contribute to teaching. An on call commitment is not currently part of this role but there may be the option for some locum on calls.

We are seeking a high calibre individual who will bring both a particular interest in research as well as making a day to day clinical contribution in what is a highly regarded and very busy unit.

The role is for 12 months starting in August 2024

Main duties of the job

Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in Hand Surgery.

Active participation in research activities in support of the Research Lead for Hand Surgery.

Active participation in both departmental & Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance & audit.

Responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day. We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week. An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country. Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day. UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff. Job description

Job responsibilities

The appointee will be directly involved in day to day care of the Hand Surgery patients, with a commitment of five sessions per week to clinics & operating sessions to maintain clinical expertise.

The appointee will not be included as standard on the hand surgery emergency on-call rota. However, the opportunity may arise over the 12 months and will be discussed with the appointee.

There will be opportunity to develop research skills with the option of training in Research Methods, in line with the requirements for Specialist Registrar training. Under the supervision of the Director of Research for Hand Surgery, the appointee will be the focus for research activity within the Department of Hand Surgery.

Working with the Research & Postgraduate Manager, he/she will be responsible for developing projects, bidding for research funds, accumulating data (through record review or outpatient assessment) and reporting results under the guidance of the Hand Consultants.

For one session a week the appointee will undertake teaching duties for the University of Nottinghams undergraduate medical programme. The teaching will be in hand trauma as part of the Trauma & Orthopaedics module using a problem based learning model.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent Full GMC Registration and a license to practice at time of Application Eligible to reside & work in the UK

Desirable

MRCS or equivalent ATLS

Experience

Essential

4 years postgraduate training 2 years of which have been in a relevant specialty training programme, or equivalent experience and competencies.

Clinical Knowledge

Essential

Up to date knowledge & experience of Hand Surgery techniques

Clinical Governance

Essential

Demonstrates understanding of the principles of research Evidence of interest & experience in teaching junior doctors & medical students Evidence of active participation in audit

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