A unique opportunity has arisen for qualified, and GMC registered medical doctors looking to progress to higher surgical training programmes in Trauma & Orthopaedics. This role offers exposure to the major trauma service, including complex adult and paediatric trauma, as well as the busy fragility fracture service, with exposure to large volumes of hip fractures.
Main duties of the job
- Contribution to emergency orthopaedic and trauma ‘on call’ service. You will liaise and work with the registrar on-call to clerk, admit patients from A&E, and take referrals from GP’s. Attendance at trauma calls. You will have support and supervision from the on-call Registrar and the on-call Consultant.
- On-calls will be both day shifts from 8am to 8.30pm and night shifts from 8pm to 9am. This system is European Working Time Directive compliant.
- Continuous care of orthopaedic in-patients. The post holder must work flexibly with your colleagues and share the workload. This includes cross covering for colleagues who are on nights, zero hour days or on leave.
- Participation in ward activities and regular ward rounds with the appropriate Consultant. It is expected that the post holder will attend the elective out patient clinics, fracture clinics and theatre session whenever possible and training days are included in the rota for this activity to be supernumerary and protected.
- All SHO’s at RLH are expected to attend daily trauma meeting at 8 am; this is an interactive meeting and an informal teaching opportunity. SHOs are expected to be to fully informed about patients that they have seen and assessed whilst on call.
Person Specification
Academic Achievements, Research / Publications
Essential
- Demonstrates a keen interest in academia including engaging in research across the trust.
Desirable
- Interest in research and peer review publication
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice
Knowledge
Essential
- Adequate progression of training
Desirable
- Previous Orthopaedic experience at SHO level
Clinical Expertise in Specialty / Sub-Speciality
Essential
- Ability to assess acute medical problems with minimal supervision
- To be familiar with the NHS and workings of a UK hospital
Training Expected
Essential
- Completion of appropriate training for current level.
Desirable
- ATLS / CCrisp / BSS desirable
Management / Audit Experience
Essential
- Has shown engagement in all aspects of clinical governance including audit and risk management
Personal Skills
Essential
- Punctual, reliable, competent with the independent management of basic medical and surgical problems