Specialty Doctor - Trauma & Orthopaedics - RLI

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

We are seeking a Specialty Doctor with a keen interest in developing their skills within the Trauma and Orthopaedic team based at Royal Lancaster Infirmary. In return, we will provide expert supervision and opportunity for additional training as appropriately required. The post holder will undertake 10 PAs + 2 PAs. On-calls will be at Royal Lancaster Infirmary, a level-two trauma centre, on a 1 in 10 non-resident basis. You will be required to travel between sites to our Westmorland General Hospital (currently undergoing a multimillion-pound redevelopment where further plans to grow this into our Elective Hub are evidently underway).

You will work as part of our team delivering high quality Orthopaedic care.

Main duties of the job

You will take a role in quite possibly one of the most beautiful regions of England, often accompanied on your journey around the bay area by a stunning landscape. Holiday makers are attracted here by the stunning scenery, the wealth of leisure activities, and the multitude of good places to eat and drink.

Our Team consists of 14 Orthopaedic Consultants, 1 Associate Specialist, 7 middle-grade Specialty Doctors, 3 SPRs (ST3), 1 International Fellow, 2 CTs, two foundation year 2 doctors, 2 Advanced Nurse Practitioners, and 2 trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioners.

You will be required to work on a 1:10 non-resident on-call rota, work alongside a dedicated Consultant in clinics and theatres on at least 2 of our sites including trauma. You will rotate throughout the department developing skills in all areas of Trauma and Orthopaedics. You will have many opportunities to take on extended department roles of interest while participating in audit and multidisciplinary forums where you will strengthen organisational and leadership skills.

Our strong ties with Lancaster University offer great opportunities to get involved with teaching medical students and with research. You will be supported in developing an appropriate Personal Development Plan and encouraged to work toward maximising academic achievements. Some of the recent post holders have worked towards their FRCS (Tr & Orth) exams while in post and have successfully obtained CESR.

About us

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units, and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case, and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Job description
Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website here.

Person Specification
Essential

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• MRCS or equivalent medical qualification
• Demonstration of intent to work towards passing the FRCS (T&O) exam
• Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies (as evidenced by FPCC / alternative certificate) by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary environment
• Wide range of training in Trauma & Orthopaedics
• Evidence of completion of audits
• Understanding of research methodology and ethics
• Evidence of peer-reviewed publications in orthopaedics / trauma
• Presentations in accredited professional meetings
• Commitment to teaching and training undergraduate, postgraduate, nursing, and allied health professionals
• Ability to communicate well and work as a team with consultant colleagues and other professionals
• Willingness to be involved in service development.
• Keen, energetic, and enthusiastic in all aspects of orthopaedic surgery
• A willingness to observe Trust policies and guidelines in all aspects of clinical practice
• Regular attendance and participation at audit meetings
• Participation in annual appraisal and Personal development plan review
• Ability to communicate effectively, with patients, relatives, and staff
• Able to maintain good working relations with a broad range of colleagues
• Ability to lead where appropriate
• Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues, both medical and others. Willingness to be flexible to meet the clinical demands of the service and recognise the needs of other colleagues

Desirable

• Evidence of completed and presented audit experience
• MSc, MCh, or an equivalent appropriate higher surgical qualification
• Higher surgical training in Orthopaedics within a recognised programme
• Participation in research
• Evidence of teaching undergraduates
• Ability to impart knowledge and teach skills to others
• Experience of problem-based learning systems
• Membership of appropriate professional societies

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