Junior Clinical Fellow (F3)

Job Summary

We are looking for a Junior Clinical Fellow on a 12 month fixed term contract to support the trauma and orthopaedic service and develop their surgical and diagnostic skills with a view to furthering a career in trauma and orthopaedics.

They will support the FY1 and FY2 tier and also participate in a Trauma and Orthopaedic on call rota during core hours only, out of hours on call is not a requirement of this role. The post holder will also be expected to undertake undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and to participate in audit and clinical governance activities.

Main duties of the job

• In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to provide a service in Trauma and Orthopaedic with responsibility for core Trauma and Orthopaedic services.
• In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to take part in medical audit and research as appropriate.
• In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met.
• To ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of your patients to be able to contact you when necessary.
• In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to play a full part in the professional supervision and management of junior medical staff.
• In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to take responsibility for and devote time to teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required for junior medical staff.
• In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to take responsibility for the best use of departmental staffing and other resources to ensure the maximum efficiency of the department.
• To observe the Trust's agreed policies and procedures, in particular in relation to managing staff, and to follow the Trust's Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions. These policies and procedures have been drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters.

About us

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents. We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Junior Clinical Fellow position available at WUTH.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration with the GMC at time of application
• MBBS (or equivalent)
• Satisfactory completion of Foundation programme (or equivalent evidence of competence) at the time of application
• Current ALS certification

Desirable

• Distinctions, scholarships, prizes
• Satisfactory completion of core medical training (or equivalent evidence of competence)
• MRCS

Probity
Essential

• Displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality

Clinical Care (Knowledge and Skills)
Essential

• Competent in basic clinical procedures eg CPR, infection control, physical examination, history taking etc
• Able to prioritise clinical need
• Aware of own limitations, consults senior colleagues appropriately and knows when to ask for help
• Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
• Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit in clinical practice
• Understands the principles of clinical governance - ensures patients are not put at risk
• Understands the importance of working effectively in teams
• Computer literate
• Has participated in quality improvement

Desirable

• Knowledge of UK health systems, practices and values and awareness of current issues in the NHS
• Understands the importance and impact of information systems in health care
• Has experience of working in teams

Maintaining Clinical Competence
Essential

• Keeps professional knowledge and skills up to date
• Maintains clinical and non-clinical skills

Desirable

• Demonstrates a critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition
• Ability to practise evidence based medicine

Acute Care (Knowledge and Skills)
Essential

• Ability to assess, recognise and initiate management of acutely ill patient

Organisation and Planning
Essential

• Able to manage time and prioritise workload

Teaching and Audit Research
Essential

• Understands the basic principles of audit and research
• Contributes to teaching and learning of others in the clinical setting

Desirable

• Participation in clinical/ laboratory research
• Publications, abstracts, peer reviewed articles, book chapters

Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential

• Able to communicate effectively in written and spoken English
• Able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand

Desirable

• Able to establish good working relations with patients, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues
• Understands the responsibilities of being an employee in the NHS
• Evidence of communication skills
• Experience of working in teams

Personal Attributes and Experience
Essential

• Recognises stressful situations and responds appropriately
• Demonstrates initiative, enthusiasm and common sense
• Respects and promotes individual's rights, interests, preferences, beliefs and cultures
• Potential to benefit from the training available

Desirable

• Evidence of leadership qualities (not necessarily in medicine)
• Other work experience/ outside interests
• Willingness to travel as necessary for post. Own transport advantageous

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Arrowe Park Hospital/ Clatterbridge Hospital

Arrowe Park Road/ Bebington Road

Upton

CH49 5PE

Employer's website

https://www.wuth.nhs.uk