Job summary
- Main area
- Trauma and Orthopaedics
- Grade
- Specialty Doctor
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week (10 PA)
- Job ref
- 177-MDELEC-6167752
- Employer
- James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- James Paget Univeristy Hospitals
- Town
- Great Yarmouth
- Salary
- £52,530 - £82,400 per annum based on 10PA
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 03/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Specialty Doctor in Trauma and Orthopaedics
Specialty Doctor
Patent and staff experience is important to us and these are the behaviours we live by:
- Putting patients first
- Aiming to get it right
- Recognising that everybody counts
- Doing everything openly and honestly
Job overview
The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a Permanent Speciality Doctor in Orthopaedics.
This position provides an excellent opportunity to actively contribute to the further development of a modern Trauma & Orthopaedics service. The Trust is a highly regarded hospital with its wide range of acute and community services, which will afford high professional visibility. The successful candidate will have a first-class opportunity to build a strong reputation as a Speciality Doctor.
This position provides an excellent opportunity to actively contribute to the further development of the Orthopaedic and Trauma service within this Trust. The department serves a population of approximately 230,000 with a typical case mix for a District General Hospital. The Trust is forward-looking and highly regarded within the local region. The James Paget University Hospital is modern with state of the art scanning and diagnostics.
Main duties of the job
The Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery
The Orthopaedic department comprises two wards with 42 beds, 3 dedicated theatres and an outpatient department. In addition there is access to wards for children, young adults and day cases. More than 14,000 operations are performed each year of which approximately 70% are day cases. Regional specialist facilities for spinal plastic surgery and vascular surgery exist at the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital. Neurosurgery is undertaken at Addenbrookes hospital, Cambridge. Severe, chronic spinal Injuries are referred to Lodge Moor, Sheffield.
There is a fully equipped plaster room staffed by 2 experienced technicians. The Orthotics department is also attached to the outpatient unit.
The Orthopaedic department is supported by a well equipped diagnostic imaging department providing all the standard diagnostic imaging facilities including Helical CT, MR scanner and ultra-sound
The hospital has a good Physiotherapy department. There are also facilities at Lowestoft, Great Yarmouth, Beccles, Halesworth, Southwold and the GP Practices.
Working for our organisation
The Trust provides comprehensive acute care for the population of Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft and the South Waveney area and for many visitors to the area. This acute care provided from the James Paget University Hospital site at Gorleston is supported by other community services at the Newberry Centre, Kirkley Rise North Lowestoft and outreach clinics.
The Trust serves a population of approximately 230,000. We are a University Hospital with a medical school, training the next generation of health professionals and developing research.
The James Paget University Hospital is a high performing hospital with a history of strong performance both financially and in terms of achieving national and local targets. There is a close working relationship between staff and management with a strong culture of team working which contributes to a friendly working environment. The Trust has successfully undertaken several national pilots.
Developing our New Hospital
The Trust has been selected as one of the sites for a new hospital build by the government, with construction beginning in the next five years. More details and plans can be found on our website.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Main Duties
- The post holder will join, the current workforce of the Trauma & Orthopaedics department, which has 10 Consultants, 6 Speciality Doctors and 2 SPRs and 2 Associate Specialists. The department also have 10 Junior Doctors (FY2, Core Surgical Trainees, and Clinical Fellows).
- The clinical duties of the post will consist of theatre and outpatient sessions. There will be ward rounds with the Consultant and junior medical staff. The successful candidate will attend Department meetings and will be expected to participate in audit / research, teaching and training of medical students and junior medical staff.
- Although each firm is Consultant led, the successful applicant will be expected to operate independently on both trauma and elective cases (including joint replacement surgery). It is desirable to have developed a special interest and to have an interest in research and audit. This post gives a valuable opportunity for the successful candidate to work towards Article 14 conversion.
- The department operate a “trauma week” system with a frequency of 1 in 8. The On-call team (consultant, middle grade and junior) admit patients from Friday to Friday. The successful applicant will be non-resident on-call over the weekend (Friday – Monday) and once overnight during the week. No elective activity occurs during this week. (add the timetable for the on call week p14 here)
- Out of hours, the Trust operates a Hospital at Night system and the FY2/ST1/ST2 orthopaedic trainees participate in this rota.
- The successful candidate will be expected to supply cover for his or her colleagues on a mutually agreed basis for annual leave and other authorised absence.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MBBS or Basic Medical Degree
- MRCS or equivalent or Mch Orthopaedics or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
Experience & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Wide experience in Orthopaedics
- Ability to provide expert clinical opinion across a wide range of problems within the specialty
- A minimum of 3 years experience at SHO level or higher
- Proven clinical experience and training in Orthopaedics
- Capable of organising and prioritising work effectively
- Able to plan and develop a modern service in keeping with current trends
- Willingness to participate in and lead a multi disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives
Desirable criteria
- Good experience in Trauma and Joint Anthroplasty
- Experience of committee work/project management
- Development of a special interest
Academic Achievements
Essential criteria
- Ability to use research outcomes in clinical practice
- Familiarity with conducting clinical audit
- Knowledge of using evidence base to support decision making
Desirable criteria
- Involvement in research projects and published papers
Key Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues, laboratory staff, and other staff and agencies
- Ability to organise and prioritise work effectively.
- Energy and enthusiasm to contribute to the education of Medical Students
- Willingness to participate in a multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives
- Experience in teaching junior medical staff
- Commitment to continuing professional development
Desirable criteria
- Willing to undertake some management and/or administrative duties
- Experience of teaching medical students
- Formal training in teaching skills
Other
Essential criteria
- Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives’ dignity, privacy, integrity, cultural and religious beliefs
- Ability to remain calm and work effectively in pressure situations
- Good previous attendance record
- Physically fit for post. Completion of Trust’s Occupational Health assessment. Full immunisation status including Hep B & Hep C status
- Satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure and/or Certificate of Good Conduct (Police Check) from country of residence
Desirable criteria
- Ability to travel to meet the requirements of the post
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mr Sunil Garg
- Job title
- Clinical Lead for Trauma and Orthopaedics
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01493 453667
- Additional information
Mr Sunil Garg , Clinical Lead in Trauma & Orthopaedics on 01493 452290 (Secretary - direct line).
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