About this role
Job summary
The successful applicant will be vital and active member of the department.
They will participate in the care of orthopaedic patients in both acute(trauma) and elective settings.
This role will inc lude the provision of fracture and elective outpatientclinics, surgical operating in both trauma and elective cases, and participation in the 'registrar' grade acute trauma on call rota (including overnight and weekend provision)
All activities will be conducted under named consultant supervision, with the level of supervision dependent on the needs of the individual.
Main duties of the job
Participation in the daily activities of the Department, includingoutpatient clinic provision, the delivery of surgical procedures and themanagement of the acutely traumatically injured individual.Engagement and supervision of junior colleagues.Liaising and working alongside Advanced Orthopaedic Practitionercolleagues as well as other members of the multi-disciplinary team.The requesting and acting upon the results of appropriate tests andinvestigations, in both inpatient and outpatient settings.The timely completion of relevant documentation and requests.Participation in audit and governance processes
About us
We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.
We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.
By working together, we make a real difference for our patients, each other, and our community. Every role matters in delivering the exceptional, person-centred care we're proud of.
We're committed to a compassionate, inclusive culture where kindness is championed, differences are valued, and diversity makes us stronger.
We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We prioritise staff wellbeing - and yes, we even have a pool!
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Job description Job responsibilities
Participation in the daily activities of the Department, includingoutpatient clinic provision, the delivery of surgical procedures and themanagement of the acutely traumatically injured individual.Engagement and supervision of junior colleagues. Participation in the registrar grade acute trauma on call rota (including overnight and weekend provision)Liaising and working alongside Advanced Orthopaedic Practitionercolleagues as well as other members of the multi-disciplinary team.The requesting and acting upon the results of appropriate tests andinvestigations, in both inpatient and outpatient settings.The timely completion of relevant documentation and requests.Participation in audit and governance processes
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Hold a medical degree Full registration with General Medical Council including holding a licence to practice in the UK
Audit Essential
Understanding of clinical governance, including the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety and quality improvement initiatives
Desirable
Evidence of publications / presentations / prizes in quality improvement or audit
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 known as 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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal United Hospitals Bath
Combe Park
Bath
BA1 3NG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)