Trust Doctor In Trauma & Orthopaedics

Job summary We have an exciting opportunity here at Leeds Teaching Hospitals due to an expansion of our rota.
We are recruiting 2 Trust Grade Doctor (Level ST3+) post within the second largest Major Trauma Centre in the UK based at the Leeds General Infirmary.
This appointment is for 6 months starting April 2025.
Main duties of the job Theposts have been designed for experienced doctors wishing to pursue a career inTrauma and Orthopaedics.Weoffer exposure to polytrauma and trauma Orthopaedic surgery aligned withexcellent training opportunities.
You will be allocated an educationalsupervisor to help guide your career aspirations and to maximise educationalopportunities, you will have the opportunity to access medical expertise in awide variety of disciplines.
Theapplicant must have full GMC registration with license to practice, a minimumof two years previous experience in trauma and orthopedic surgery, a minimum of12 months experience as a doctor in the NHS, valid ATLS certification and musthave full MRCS or equivalent.
Thepost holder will work with a team of surgeons to provide inpatient care forboth trauma and elective patients.
The post holder will be on a 24 hour partialshift, on the third tier supporting the FY1/2, and ST1/2 doctors.
About us LeedsTeaching Hospitals is a leading healthcare institution, excelling in patientcare, teaching and research.
We provideTrauma and Orthopaedic services from two sites within Leeds.
All trauma is admitted to the Leeds GeneralInfirmary and elective work is undertaken at Chapel Allerton Hospital,approximately 3 miles from the Infirmary.
The Trust Grade Doctor will beexpected to work at both sites.Theirduties will include: Fracture Clinics Trauma and Elective Orthopaedicsurgery Weekend Hip lists Ward rounds and patient reviews Support to FY1/2, and ST1/2 doctors.
Full in house educational andclinical supervision and mentoring package Access to participate in on-goingdepartmental research and audit presentations.
Opportunities to teach undergraduates Access to clinical governancemeetings.
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Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will work at Leeds General Infirmary and be on call on the third tier supporting the FY1/2 and the ST1/2 doctors.
The applicant will be supported by two on call Consultants.
The post holder may have some duties at Chapel Allerton Hospital.
Background - Leeds General Infirmary Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, with access to leading clinical expertise and medical technology.
We care for people from all over the country as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself.
The Trust has a budget of £1 billion.
Our 17,000 staff ensure that every year we see and treat 1,500,000 people in our 2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000 in-patients, 200,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out-patient appointments.
We operate from 7 hospitals on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the best for specialist and integrated care.
All Trauma is admitted to the Leeds General Infirmary.
The Trauma referral base is from the whole of the Yorkshire Region, a population of approximately million.
Particular specialist services provided are open fractures, post injury limb reconstruction and complex fracture work.
There is a specific interest in polytrauma and many peripheral units refer most of their multiple injuries straight to Leeds General Infirmary on day one.
This post is designed to support this well established Trauma service.
A regional service is provided for acute trauma and post trauma reconstructive surgery as well as General Elective Orthopaedic services for hand surgery, paediatric surgery at the LGI.
There is a General Elective Orthopaedic service currently provided for complex and revision lower limb arthroplasty, upper limb, knee, foot and ankle surgery are provided at Chapel Allerton Hospital.
Leeds General Infirmary has 3 orthogeriatric wards, one trauma ward, one paediatric ward including 2 paediatric HDU beds, one spinal surgery ward and a four bedded HDU shared with plastic surgery.
There are 3 trauma theatres running all day lists.
All trauma outpatients are seen in a dedicated fracture clinic with supporting radiology facilities.
Chapel Allerton Hospital has 2 dedicated orthopaedic rehabilitation wards and one 14 bedded post-operative care ward.
There are 4 dedicated orthopaedic clean air theatres.
The rehabilitation wards are focused on rapid post op rehabilitation with a large dedicated Physiotherapy and Occupation Therapy team.
Elective orthopaedic outpatients are seen at Chapel Allerton Hospital with supporting radiology facilities including an MRI scanner.
Medical Staff in the Department Trauma and Orthopaedic department of surgery is a large unit contributing to both service delivery and academic research.
There are 32 Consultants including a Professor of Trauma surgery and all main branches of Trauma and Orthoapedic Surgery are represented.
The department consists of: 32 substantive Consultants & Locums 20 ST3+ level 1 National Spine Fellow & 1 National Hand Fellow 7 Clinical/Research Fellows/(Trust Doctors) 3 CT1/2 level Deanery posts / 5 Trust posts 4 FY2 Doctors 8 FY1 Doctors The department is supported by Trauma co-ordinators and clinical nurse specialists.
Duties of the Post To ensure high quality and safe care of Orthopaedic patients resulting in excellent clinical outcomes.
To contribute directly to patient care by, for example, reviewing patients, organising investigations and acting on results, initiating and changing treatment, and speaking to and involving patients in their care and management and keeping patients and their relatives/carers updated about their clinical progress.
To undertake essential administrative duties, including prescribing, writing electronic discharge letters, and liaising with colleagues in primary care to facilitate safe and appropriate discharges.
To contribute to a multidisciplinary approach to patient care, working collaboratively with a large team of allied healthcare professionals, including the Early Discharge Assessment Team, specialist nurses and physiotherapists.
Out of hours Duties at Leeds General Infirmary There are 3 separate consultants on-call; one for MTC admissions, one for Paediatric Orthopaedics and one for orthopaedic trauma.
This job has on-call commitments and is a combination of full shift and on-call.
Person Specification Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills Essential Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice 2 YEARS IN ORTHOPAEDICS Eligibility to work in the UK Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills Essential Capacity to operate effectively under pressure & remain objective In highly emotive/pressurised situations Aware of own limitations & when to ask for help Qualifications Essential Full GMC registration and hold a license to practice MB ChB (or equivalent), MRCS ATLS Clinical Experience and Career Progression Essential Previous experience 1 years at registrar level in Orthopaedics.
Previous experience in the subspecialist areas identified for these posts