Job summary Committed to a career in T&O?
Looking for step up in higher training?
If so, then we would really love to hear from you.
We are currently looking for a T&O Senior Clinical Fellow, (ST3-8 equivalent), at the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospitals.
Exact equivalence of grade offered will be determined through the recruitment process.
This is a non-deanery post, so is not recognised for specialty training, but is intended to fill a vacancy within the NNUH T&O Trainee rota.
Consequently, this post is ideal for those who are committed to a career in Trauma & Orthopaedics, and are looking for ST3-8 level experience.
With experience in all specialties in Trauma and Orthopaedics, it would suit a candidate looking for this experience specifically for their training requirements.
You would be offered similar training opportunities to the specialty trainees, including access to regional teaching and participation in local audit and research opportunities.
The unit admits large numbers of elective and emergency patients per day and thus will offer you a wealth of experience and training in all aspects of Trauma & Orthopaedics, particularly general Orthopaedic trauma, upper limb and paediatric orthopaedics.
You will work closely with our senior clinical teams and benefit from their experience and knowledge allowing you to expand your own clinical experience every day, with opportunities to bolster your portfolio for the next round of the national selection process.
Main duties of the job In general, the appointed individuals will be expected to work in fracture and elective clinics, trauma and elective operating lists and care for patients on the ward (working effectively with junior members of the team such as Core and Foundation trainees, alongside other HCPs, such as Specialist Nurse Practitioners).Whilst this post is not recognised for training nor Deanery approved, an Educational Supervisor will be allocated to the fellow.The appointment is to the Trust, not to specific hospitals.All employees, including the appointee, will be expected to be involved in implementing the Trust's Clinical Governance programme.
This includes active participation in clinical audit, quality, clinical guidelines/pathways, professional development, appraisal and risk management.
About us Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas.
We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute.
We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students.
We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals CharityWe can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition: Flexible working hoursFast Track Staff Physiotherapy ServiceMulti Faith prayer roomDiscounted gym membershipsExcellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlementWagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn itFree Park & Ride service direct to NNUH siteFree 24-hours confidential counselling supportOn-site NurseryOn-site cafes offering staff discountsSupport in career developmentFlexible staff bankSalary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics Job description Job responsibilities Applicants must have full GMC registration with a licence to practise, have between over 18 months experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics and must hold MRCS or FRCS.
This post is 12 months fixed term but employment could be extended as needed.
Interested?
Any further questions?
Please contact Helen Chase, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at the Norfolk & Norwich on 01603 287610or via for an informal discussion.
Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC Registration with licence to practice Basic Medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent) MRCS Desirable Higher degree AO principles course Eligibility Essential At least 18 months' experience in orthopaedics within the NHS by October 2024 Eligibility to work in the UK Desirable Previous experience at middle grade level Aptitudes Essential Good communicator.
Capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following: o that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or o have achieved the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7 Desirable Enthusiasm for service development and teaching, with examples of past practice Experience Essential Stated career intention of T&O, with evidence of commitment to the specialty Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management & evidence-based practice Audit: Evidence of active participation in audit Desirable Understanding of basic research principles, methodology & ethics, with potential to contribute to research Peer reviewed publications or regional/ national/international presentations