Job summary Advanced Training Fellow (ST6-8 level) in Trauma and Orthopaedics Fixed term for 12 months Whilst this post is not recognised for training you will be joining our current team of 26 SpR's and 12 ST/CT lower level posts and have equal access to teaching.
You will participate fully in the Directorate's education programme and have the opportunity to build on your skills in the full range of trauma and orthopaedic services - including, trauma and elective theatres, fracture clinics, ward work.
The post is for a fixed term contract from for 12 months Main duties of the job Key Areas/Tasks Assessment, diagnosis and management of all patients admitted to Trauma & Orthopaedics.
Management of all patients on the trauma and elective wards, and any outlying wards.
To participate in outpatient, elective and fracture clinics.
To participate in trauma and elective surgery.
Referral of patients to other specialties.
Necessary investigation blood samples for cross match, emergency x-ray etc.
Appropriate transfer of patients, either: Admission to inpatient facilities Discharge with suitable follow up at the hospital Discharge to General Practitioner Discharge with no follow-up About us The Trust is one of the largest and busiest acute hospitals in the country, each year we care for over 900,000 people who come to us for emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with Keele University and we have a patient-centered clinical research facility providing state-of-the-art facilities.University Hospital has two sites - the Royal Stoke University Hospital, located in Stoke-on-Trent, and the County Hospital, located in Stafford.From these hospitals we provide a full range of general acute hospital services for approximately 700,000 people living in and around Staffordshire and beyond.
The Trust also provides specialised services, such as Trauma, for three million people in a wider area, including neighbouring counties and North Wales.
Job description Job responsibilities Key Areas/Tasks Assessment, diagnosis and management of all patients admitted to Trauma & Orthopaedics.
Management of all patients on the trauma and elective wards, and any outlying wards.
To participate in outpatient, elective and fracture clinics.
To participate in trauma and elective surgery.
Referral of patients to other specialties.
Necessary investigation blood samples for cross match, emergency x-ray etc.
Appropriate transfer of patients, either: Admission to inpatient facilities Discharge with suitable follow up at the hospital Discharge to General Practitioner Discharge with no follow-up Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent MRCS/FRCS or equivalent BLS ATLS Full GMC registration AO course or equivalent Desirable Awards/distinctions whilst studying for 1st degree Academic and extracurricular achievements Clinical Experience Essential Minimum basic surgical training - 24 months (non-UK doctors must demonstrate 24 months of equivalent training with supervision and assessment) At least 6 months experience in T&O surgery at Middle Grade level or equivalent.
At least 6 months experience in a multi-professional working environment.
Desirable Experience of at least one substantive post of 3 months in Neurosurgery, Plastic Surgery, Intensive Care or Cardiothoracic Surgery 18 months experience in T&O surgery at middle grade level or equivalent