Senior Clinical Fellow Foot & Ankle Surgery SpR/ST5+ Level

North Bristol NHS Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in the UK seeks a qualified individual for a consultant role in orthopaedic surgery. Responsibilities include day-to-day medical and surgical care for orthopaedic patients, participation in a consultant-led team, and involvement in research programmes. Candidates must hold a valid GMC registration and possess relevant surgical experience. Strong communication skills and a commitment to academic enquiry are essential.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have GMC registration allowing work in non-training posts.
• Not more than 3 years' experience as a SHO.
• Demonstrates an interest in academic enquiry.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day medical and surgical care for orthopaedic patients.
• Assist in theatres for routine and specialist cases.
• Contribute to the department audit and research programmes.

Skills

Experience in foot and ankle surgery

Ability to work in a consultant-led team

Good written and oral communication skills

History taking and examination skills

Education

MB BS

Full GMC registration

Job description

Overview

The successful applicant will be responsible for the day to day medical and surgical care of orthopaedic day case and inpatients and will have the opportunity to assist in theatres for both routine and specialist orthopaedic cases. The post holder will be involved in a busy foot and ankle service within the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at North Bristol NHS Trust. They will be expected to have some previous experience in foot and ankle surgery and to participate in the ongoing research and audit programmes of the department. The post is in a consultant led team and involves seeing a wide range of cases.

Orthopaedic services including elective procedures are provided at the Avon Orthopaedic Centre (AOC) at the Brunel Building, Southmead Hospital. The AOC provides the main elective orthopaedic service for Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire and also hosts inpatient surgery for University Hospitals Bristol and Weston Healthcare Trust. Five theatres run five days a week with 28 consultants operating here. The local catchment population is approximately 500,000 and specialist services are offered more widely across the region. The foot and ankle service covers all aspects of foot and ankle care and accepts tertiary referrals from a wide region.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day medical and surgical care for orthopaedic day case and inpatient patients.
• Assist in theatres for routine and specialist orthopaedic cases.
• Contribute to the department audit programme and ongoing research programmes.
• Work as part of a consultant-led team and participate in a broad range of cases, with involvement in a busy foot and ankle service.

Requirements

Candidates must have, or be eligible for, GMC registration that allows them to work in posts that are not recognised for training. If in a training post this post is recognised for off programme training. Successful candidates will undergo training, appraisal and assessment. It is desirable that candidates have experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).

• MB BS
• Maintain Full registration with the GMC, with a license to practice.

Desirable criteria

• MRCS or working towards MRCS or equivalent
• Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent)
• Completed pre-registration year (or equivalent outside the UK)
• Not more than 3 years' experience as a SHO
• Evidence of training progression
• ATLS
• Evidence of postgraduate activities
• Previous experience in Orthopaedics. At least 6 months experience at SHO level
• Interest in pursuing Surgical or A&E career
• Evidence of understanding and application of knowledge of specialty
• Willing to seek help from senior colleagues as appropriate
• Competent in history taking and examination skills
• Able to produce clear and concise notes
• Basic Surgical Skills Course
• Demonstrates an interest in academic enquiry
• Demonstrates experience in teaching under-graduates and post-graduates demonstrates cases
• Good written communication skills
• Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post, including on-call commitments
• Fluent in the English language
• Good oral and written presentation skills