About this role
Job summary
Barts Health NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS organisations in the UK, providing comprehensive healthcare to a diverse population in East London. Barts Health NHS Trust comprises St Bartholomew's Hospital, Newham University Hospital, Whipps Cross University Hospital, and Mile End Hospital. The Royal London Hospital is one of the busiest trauma centres in Europe, delivering world-class care across a broad range of specialties.
We are seeking highly motivated and committed Trust Grade Doctors (ST3 Equivalent) in Trauma & Orthopaedics to join our team at the Royal London Hospital, a major trauma centre with a national and international reputation for excellence.
This post offers an exciting opportunity to gain extensive experience in the management of complex trauma and elective orthopaedic conditions within a busy tertiary referral centre.
Experience in a Major Trauma Centre with high-volume and complex case exposure Opportunities to develop operative and decision-making skills at ST3 level Structured teaching programme and access to simulation training Study leave and opportunities for research and audit.
Further Information
Informal discussions are encouraged, and you are invited to contact Mr Lucky Jeyaseelan ([email protected]).
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment
Main duties of the job
Provide high-quality care in Trauma & Orthopaedics across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings
Participate in daily trauma meetings, ward rounds, fracture clinics, and theatre lists
Assess and manage acute trauma patients, including polytrauma, under consultant supervision
Assist in operative procedures and develop surgical skills appropriate to ST3 level
Participate in the on-call rota for Trauma & Orthopaedics
Contribute to teaching of junior doctors and medical students
Engage in clinical audit, research, and quality improvement projects
Barts Health supports The Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description Job responsibilities
To contribute to the provision of a comprehensive and efficient trauma and orthopaedic surgical service.
To provide evidence-based care for all inpatients and outpatients and to work flexibly to the prescribed rota to support the service, including inpatient and outpatient duties.To have regard at all times to the clinical and quality standards set out in the NHS Plan, Your Guide to the NHS, and purchaser agreements.To participate fully in the management of the Department and to liaise closely with the Lead Clinicians for Orthopaedics and Trauma, General Manager and Clinical Director.The post holder may be required to carry out other duties in emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.The duties outlined are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with needs of the service requiring the post holder to be cooperative and flexible.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MBBS or equivalent Full GMC registration with a License to Practice MRCS
Desirable
ATLS BSS CCrisp
Experience Essential
Previous Orthopaedic experience in both elective and trauma services in the NHS.
Desirable
Previous registrar level experience in trauma and orthopaedics
Management Skills Essential
Evidence of effective leadership e.g. quality improvement projects, service improvement
Desirable
Management training course Knowledge of NHS finances / budgets
Teaching & Training Essential
Enthusiasm, and ability to teach and train Effective teaching and presentation skills
Desirable
Formal teaching qualification r.g PgCert / Train the Trainers
Research Essential
Engagement in research Peer Reviewed Publication
Desirable
Higher degree (MSc, MD, PhD)
Personal Qualities Essential
Committed to a career in orthopaedic surgery Excellent written and verbal communication skills Effective participation within multidisciplinary teams Team player Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance Innovative and positive attitude
Other Essential
Adequate progression of training Ability to assess medical problems with minimal supervision.
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 Barts Health NHS Trust
Address The Royal London Hospital
london
E1 1FR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)