About this role
Job summary
Day to day care of patients on the Orthopaedics Wards.
Supporting trauma services in theatre andclinics.
Full-time including participation in a 24 hour on call rota system.
Main duties of the job
We are ideally looking for a trainee in the early years of their registrar training who can develop their orthopaedic career within this busy, progressive department. The successful applicant's duties will include operating lists, outpatient clinics (elective and fracture) and ward rounds, with responsibilities for the consultant's patients on the wards. The post holder is also responsible for the supervision of junior doctors in their day-to-day duties.There is ample opportunity for training in this role with full supervision in clinics and theatres. The trainee would not have independent operating lists but plenty of operating lists with consultants and senior colleagues. The successful applicant would be expected to participate in a 1-in-8 non-resident 24 hour on call rota.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating.
Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.
We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Job description Job responsibilities
We are ideally looking for a trainee in the early years of their registrar training who can develop their orthopaedic career within this busy, progressive department. The successful applicants duties will include operating lists, outpatient clinics (elective and fracture) and ward rounds, with responsibilities for the consultants patients on the wards. The post holder is also responsible for the supervision of junior doctors in their day-to-day duties.There is ample opportunity for training in this role with full supervision in clinics and theatres. The trainee would not have independent operating lists but plenty of operating lists with consultants and senior colleagues. The successful applicant would be expected to participate in a 1-in-8 non-resident 24 hour on call rota.
The post holder accepts that they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation, where practicable, with their colleagues, both senior and junior. While it has been agreed between the professions that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptions and you should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications Essential
oBasic medical degree oPostgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice oAdvanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
Clinical Skills and Experience Essential
oAssessment of trauma patients in A & E setting oUnderstanding of clinical risk management oBasic operative skills (joint aspiration, joint and fracture manipulation, DHS, Hemiarthroplasty
Desirable
oExperience of middle grade in T&O
Knowledge Desirable
oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning Essential
oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills Essential
oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
oRecognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research Essential
oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
Research experience Publications Prizes and Honours
Career Progression Essential
oAppropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes Essential
oEvidence of: - Good communication skills both oral and written
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 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address St. Richard's Hospital/Worthing Hospital
Chichester/Worthing
PO19 6SE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)