Trust Doctor Registrar ST3+in Trauma and Orthopaedics - Chichester, United Kingdom - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Description

Job summary

We are ideally looking for a trainee in the early years of their registrar training who can develop their orthopaedic career within this busy, progressive orthopaedic department.

The successful applicant's duties will include assisting in operating lists, outpatient clinics (elective and fracture) and ward rounds, with responsibilities for the patients on the wards. The post holder is also responsible for the supervision of junior doctors in their day-to-day duties.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be working closely with consultants and senior clinicians in theatres, assisting in major and minor procedures of both elective and trauma operating and doing some procedures under supervision. Post holder will attend fracture and elective orthopaedic clinics with consultants, do regular ward rounds of inpatients. The successful applicant would be expected to participate in a 1-in-8 non-resident 24 hour on call rota. This will be second on call for trauma and Orthopaedic managing orthopaedic emergencies under consultant supervision. There is ample opportunity for post holder to get involved in research projects and audits in the department. Post holder will be expected to attend and present in clinical governance meetings and trauma MDT meetings. There is an active weekly departmental training and teaching schedule which post holder is expected to attend.

Post holder also accepts that they will also perform duties on occasions in unforeseen circumstances in consultation, where practicable, with their colleagues, both senior and junior. While it has been agreed between the professions that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptions and you should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.

About us

At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

Job responsibilities

Successful applicant will be mainly based at St Richard hospital but required to travel to other sites in the Trust if needed.

This post is a middle grade in Trauma and Orthopaedic with opportunity to gain training and experience in both trauma and elective orthopaedics.

The department has a good spread of sub-specialities of trauma and orthopaedics including hip and knee arthroplasty, shoulders, hand, and wrist as well as foot and ankle.

Post ideally is suited for candidate who would like to pursue career in trauma and orthopaedics.

The post holder has good opportunity for enhancing clinical skills in patient examination and developing operative skills in trauma and orthopaedics.

There is an active departmental weekly teaching programme in place which will enable candidates to prepare for further postgraduate examinations. Encouragement is given to do research and audits and to improve further understanding of clinical governance in NHS.

Education and qualifications

Essential