Foundation Year 2 – Trauma & Orthopaedics

An opportunity has arisen for qualified, and GMC registered medical doctors interested in gaining experience of working both in a busy District General Hospital and in orthopaedic surgery and trauma. The successful candidate will participate in the on-call rota along with the current trainees and will be expected to commence as soon as possible.

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running of services and will share Consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management.

Subject to the provisions of the Terms and Conditions of Service, you areexpected to observe Basildon & Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust agreed policies and procedures, drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters.

You will be expected to make sure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of your patients to be able to contact you when necessary.

All medical and dental staff employed by heath authorities are expected to comply with appropriate health and safety policies.

Job description
Job responsibilities

1. Provide a service of the highest quality, which includes assessing and providing care to patients referred from Accident and Emergency Department, patients directly referred from the General Practitioner and patients who are current inpatients under the care of other specialities.

2. Work flexibly as part of a multidisciplinary team to meet the needs of the general surgery service and assist consultants and other senior staff in their clinical duties when required.

3. Contribute to the development of the surgical services to support the trust in ensuring provision of high quality care outpatient and inpatient care.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • GMC Registration
  • Obtained FY1 competencies
Knowledge
Desirable
  • Application demonstrates an interest in Trauma and Orthopedics
Experience
Desirable
  • NHS experience

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