Description
We are seeking a Junior Clinical Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery to join our team at North Middlesex University Hospital in North London. The successful candidate will undertake both trauma and elective work, joining a team of 10 Consultants, 2 Associate Specialists, 9 Specialty Doctors, 3 Specialist Registrars, 4 Foundation Year 2's, 4 Trust Doctors, and 2 Foundation Year 1 Doctors.
The post holder will be expected to provide SHO grade cover on a rotational shift basis throughout T&O and Urology, and participate in the on-call SHO rota. They will also be required to supervise FY1s in service delivery, inpatients, and day services, and provide a rapid response to A&E to facilitate the 4-hour trolley-wait target.
The department is a well-functioning and cohesive unit that provides essential services to the local population. There is an approximate 50:50 split between Trauma and Elective work. The hospital does not receive multiple or serious trauma cases, as those are moved directly to specialised trauma centres in the Trauma network.
Responsibilities:
- Provide Junior doctor cover on a rotational shift basis throughout trauma and orthopaedic surgery
- Participate in the on-call SHO rota with cross-cover with urology
- Supervise FY1s and FY2s in service delivery, in outpatients, inpatients, and day services
- Provide a rapid response to A&E to facilitate the 4-hour trolley-wait target
- Undertake outpatient clinics and operating theatre lists as directed by the consultants
- Participate in the Clinical Governance and Risk Assessment process
- Offer a commitment to both postgraduate and undergraduate Orthopaedic Surgery training within the hospital
- Work with the multidisciplinary team
- Take part in the care of patients attending the department, including examination, investigation, diagnosis, and treatment
- Liaise with staff of other departments
- Maintain legible records
- Assist in the audit of various aspects of work under the direction of the Audit lead
- Recognize their own limitations and seek advice from the Consultants in their management of patients
- Perform related duties as required, including additional duties arising exceptionally from occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances, and duties essential for the continuity of patient care
Person Specification:
- Qualifications: oMBBS or equivalent/MRCS, holds full UK GMC registration and license to practice
- Desirable: working towards a post-graduate qualification, NHS experience, Primary FRCA, MRCP, MRCS, MCEM or equivalent, European diploma in Intensive Care (EDIC)
- Experience: understand the structure and functional principles of the NHS, previous experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics
- Desirable: ALS Certified and up to date
Benefits:
- Salary: £55,355 a year + £2,162 London weighting, per annum
- Permanent, full-time position