About this role
Job summary
Applications are invited for the above posts for 6 months in the first instance.
The Orthopaedic department at University Hospital Lewisham is looking for an enthusiastic colleague who will support our very busy orthopaedic service.
This is a replacement post and ideal opportunity for a suitably qualified individual looking to develop skills within the Orthopaedic department.
For vacancies where a high volume of applications is received, we reserve the right to close the post before the stated closing date. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Main duties of the job
This is a Junior Clinical Fellow to replace a current gap in service provision. The remit of the post holder will be to work within the multi-disciplinary team providing and further developing care for patients in Trauma and Orthopaedics. In addition, the individual will be required to play an active role in the general workload of the department.
The post-holder will be expected to take part equally with other trainee in such a rota with EWTD with retrospective cover. The post will be based at the Lewisham site. As a junior employee of the Trust, you will work in close cooperation with, and support other clinical, medical professional, and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trust's patients.
About us
Please refer to the Applicant Guide via the link below for key information:- Applying to LGT Guide - Key Information for Applicants
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Department provides an extensive Orthopaedic and Trauma service for the reception, assessment, examination and treatment of people with abnormalities of the musculo skeletal system or who have sustained a recent injury.
The Department offers good training for junior medical staff in Orthopaedic Surgery with a broad range of treatment and the management of Trauma and Elective patients. There is a link with the Kings College UMDS, which provides four Specialty Trainee Registrars.
THE ORTHOPAEDIC DEPARTMENT
The Orthopaedic department has one trauma ward at the Queen Elizabeth site, elective work is undertaken at Lewisham Hospital and Day Case is undertaken at the Queen Marys (Sidcup) site. Orthopaedic clinics and fracture clinics are currently held on the QE site between Monday and Friday.
The department organises Trauma on CEPOD principles with most trauma performed on a daily dedicated trauma lists under Consultant supervision. There are daily fracture clinics and typically each consultant team has 2 days trauma responsibilities. Day one will be the on call with a fracture clinic and ward round for admitted trauma patients. Day two is allocated in theatres for trauma surgery. The consultant teams have daily operating lists and elective outpatients clinics.
One session each week is devoted to departmental meetings, i.e. audit, case presentation, journal club, projects review and SE Thames Orthopaedic Training Circuit.
The department has a close working relationship with the orthogeriatric team and they provide 24 hour care to all trauma patients over 65 years. The department works closely with this team in assuring national target for neck of femur is achieved.
Person Specification
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Understands the management structure of the NHS Evidence of risk management
- Able to demonstrate team working capability within multi-disciplinary teams
Desirable
- Some understanding of clinical risk management
Training and Experience
Essential
- Complete F1 pre-Registration year
- At least 6 months previous substantive NHS Service
- Evidence of participation in teaching and Audit
- Ability to use Library and databases
- Appropriate level of knowledge in medicine.
Desirable
- Experience and familiarity with UK hospital system and practices
IT Skills
Essential
- Ability to use Microsoft office packages, e.g. MS Word, Excel, Access & PowerPoint.
- Ability to use patient information systems.
Desirable
- Experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation.
Desirable
- Ability to use patient information systems
Clinical Audit and Research
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement.
- Thorough understanding of principles of clinical audit. Able to demonstrate track record of involvement in audit projects.
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical audit and/or quality improvement project.
- Evidence of service improvement projects and audits.
Other Attribute
Essential
- Effective communicator - verbal and written.
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Professional attitude towards work, reliability, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance.
- Will assist with Departmental/ Trust development
- Aware of equal opportunities issues
- Recent experience/familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices
Desirable
- Has experience of committee work and prepared to undertake committee work
Qualifications and Registration
Essential
- Medical degree, MBBS or equivalent
- Full registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
Desirable
- Additional qualifications ATLS/ACLS/ALS/APLS
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Lewisham
Lewisham High St
LONDON
SE13 6LH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)