Trust Doctor (ST3 Equivalent) in Trauma and Orthopaedics

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust; Truro; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Trust Doctor in Trauma and Orthopaedics. This role offers a chance to deliver both elective and emergency surgical services while participating in ongoing education and research. Enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth in beautiful Cornwall.

Benefits

Study Leave

Research Funding

Qualifications

• Participate in professional continuing medical education.
• Deliver elective and emergency surgical services.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 on-call commitment as part of a 1:12 rota.
• Collaborate closely with Consultant colleagues.

Skills

Surgical Services

Research

Emergency Care

Job description

Trust Doctor (ST3 Equivalent) in Trauma and Orthopaedics

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Applications are invited for the post of Fixed Term Trust Registrar (ST3+ equivalent) in Trauma and Orthopaedics at The Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust.

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is based across three sites, with the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro being the main DGH, with two further hospitals, St Michael’s Hospital in Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital, in Penzance. The trauma service is delivered at the Royal Cornwall Hospital and orthopaedic elective surgery is undertaken at both the Royal Cornwall Hospital and St Michael’s Hospital.

The hospital has a 56 bedded Trauma Unit, for both trauma admissions as well as a Trauma Assessment Unit. The Trust runs 18 trauma operating lists per week on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site and a further 15 elective lists at St Michael’s Hospital in Hayle per week.

Trauma and Orthopaedics undertakes approximately 5,500 elective operations per year, treats circa 2,700 trauma patients, and sees approximately 13,700 new out-patients and 32,000 follow-up patients.

The unit has a good reputation for supporting its non-training grade doctors and many of our previous trust doctors have gone on to successfully apply for specialty training posts. There is regular departmental teaching and the unit has strong links with the research department and is involved with a number of national multicentre studies with the opportunities for junior doctor involvement.

The post-holder will be required to deliver elective and emergency surgical services, within Cornwall, in close collaboration with Consultant colleagues and within commissioned performance targets.

On Call Availability

Weekday, weekend and night on-calls as part of rota template.

Study And Training

The applicant is expected to participate in professional continuing medical education; study leave is provided for this purpose, and the appointee will be entitled to apply to the Trust Study Leave Committee for a contribution to funding of this activity.

Research

Members of the Directorate are encouraged to pursue approved topics of research. There are funds available within the hospital for approved studies. The use of commercial funds for ethically approved trials is encouraged and projects can be supported by the Hospital Audit Department

The post holder will be part of a 1:12 rota (ST level) providing a 24/7 on-call commitment.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael’s Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Mr Lawrence Moulton Job title: Orthopaedic Consultant Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 00000000000

Janine Webster (Service Lead) at [e-mail]

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