About this role
Job summary
This role within our Arthroplasty Surgery Team is intended for a medical doctor working at the equivalent of ST3 and will allow the appointed doctor to gain further experience in an orthopaedic setting along with providing an environment to increase publications.
This is not an approved training post and is fixed term for 12 months.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be assigned to support specific consultants in the Arthroplasty Surgery Team.
The post-holder will:
?Participate in regular elective operating lists, gaining experience in primary hip and knee, and revision arthroplasty.
?Develop knowledge and skills in primary and revision arthroplasty, including management of bone loss, injections and other complex reconstructive problems, as appropriate to their experience.
?Undertake support to operative procedures with a graduated level of responsibility.
?Participate in the assessment and management of patients undergoing arthroplasty, including pre-operative assessment, operative planning and post-operative care.
?Attend regular outpatient clinics, including pre-operative, post-operative and specialist arthroplasty clinics, with opportunities to develop independent clinical decision-making under appropriate supervision.
?Participate in the management of elective inpatients, including ward rounds, assessment of post-operative patients and management of complications.
?Participate in the multidisciplinary management of complex arthroplasty patients, including relevant infection, radiology and other specialist MDT meetings.
About us
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH)is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.
Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities - including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans' Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.
Job description Job responsibilities
1. Support out-patient clinics.
2. Assist in theatre lists, with potential for access to other theatre lists to extend your experience in orthopaedics
3. Assessment of new patients, with consultant supervision.
4. Clerk admissions where required and be the primary responsible middle grade doctor for the day-to-day care of in-patients.
5. Attendance to ward rounds with senior colleagues and specialist nurses.
6. Discharge requirements for in-patients.
7. To assist with any other aspects of patient care as appropriate.
8. To support in surgical planning, and assist in clinic preparation and MDT duties.
9. To participate in audit and research.
Rota
Duties will be Monday to Friday with time flexibility required within a normal working day. The is no hospital oncall requirement with this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training Essential
Full registration with the GMC at the time of appointment MB ChB or equivalent FRCS Orth
Experience Essential
Commitment to lower limb arthroplasty Evidence of experience in lower limb arthroplasty/ complex revisions demonstrated by a log book
Skills and competencies Essential
Evidence of commitment to lower limb arthroplasty as demonstrated through active participation in audit, research and CPD relevant to sub speciality
Desirable
Able to design and carry out prospective research Relevant publications and presentation in arthroplasty
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.
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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 Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital
Gobowen
Shropshire
SY10 7AG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.rjah.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)