Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Detailed job description and main responsibilities:

Ward round activities within the department are expected to be undertaken prior to the start of the programmed activities. Senior Trust Doctors, like all members of staff is expected to develop professional and harmonious working relationships with all members of the nursing, professional, technical, and managerial staff with whom they have contact during the performance of their duties and to follow the Hospitals Code of Ethics and Hospital Policies. To provide medical and surgical care for patients in the department while in the clinics, in theatre and on the wards. To meet with the respective consultants for advice and to maintain continuity of care. To ensure that the junior staff (SpRs, STs and RMO on-call) are informed of all relevant issues regarding patients. To follow the instructions given by and always liaise with the Consultants in charge of each patient. The Senior Trust Doctor will work under supervision of a consultant but will be given the opportunity to undertake clinics and operating lists independently if the appropriate competencies are met.Other Programmed ActivitiesSupporting activities will include clinical governance, audit, teaching, and management and will be programmed in agreement with the Clinical Director.OtherThe job description is not intended to be exhaustive, and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances and after consultation with the post holder.You will be expected to actively participate in annual appraisals and set objectives in conjunction with your manager. Performance will be monitored against set objectives.For further details / informal visits contact:Contact: Adesola.odubade1@nhs.net Medical staffing manager

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Detailed job description and main responsibilities:

Ward round activities within the department are expected to be undertaken prior to the start of the programmed activities. Senior Trust Doctors, like all members of staff is expected to develop professional and harmonious working relationships with all members of the nursing, professional, technical, and managerial staff with whom they have contact during the performance of their duties and to follow the Hospitals Code of Ethics and Hospital Policies. To provide medical and surgical care for patients in the department while in the clinics, in theatre and on the wards. To meet with the respective consultants for advice and to maintain continuity of care. To ensure that the junior staff (SpRs, STs and RMO on-call) are informed of all relevant issues regarding patients. To follow the instructions given by and always liaise with the Consultants in charge of each patient. The Senior Trust Doctor will work under supervision of a consultant but will be given the opportunity to undertake clinics and operating lists independently if the appropriate competencies are met.Other Programmed ActivitiesSupporting activities will include clinical governance, audit, teaching, and management and will be programmed in agreement with the Clinical Director.OtherThe job description is not intended to be exhaustive, and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances and after consultation with the post holder.You will be expected to actively participate in annual appraisals and set objectives in conjunction with your manager. Performance will be monitored against set objectives.For further details / informal visits contact:Contact: Adesola.odubade1@nhs.net Medical staffing manager

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• Eligible for full GMC Registration and possess MRCS (or equivalent)
• Clinical Knowledge commensurate with ST3-4 trauma and orthopaedic surgery training

Desirable

• Higher Academic Degree

Experience

Essential

• Excellence clinical skills Capacity to use and develop a wide range of theoretical approaches.
• Proven ability and commitment to carry out high quality research, leading to publication.
• Involvement in the clinical audit process and an understanding of its aims and objectives.

Desirable

• Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical / organisational context.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• All aspects of orthopaedic surgery
• Trauma surgery

Desirable

• General basic trauma operative skills

Communication

Essential

• Ability to act as a consistent reference point in a team and to take a leadership role where needed.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work load, to delegate responsibilities as appropriate and to supervise staff.

Desirable

• Lecturing experience with a range of disciplines.

Audit Management & IT

Essential

• The ability to undertake and manage clinical audits including supervision of junior staff.
• Use of databases and hospital EPR/CDR/PACS systems to a competent level

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability, enthusiasm and commitment to teach in a clinical setting.
• Ability to motivate, inspire and support multi-professional team and be able to work effectively and sensitively within such teams.
• Ability to engage/implement NHS strategy, e.g. service redesign to achieve the 18 week target.

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• Eligible for full GMC Registration and possess MRCS (or equivalent)
• Clinical Knowledge commensurate with ST3-4 trauma and orthopaedic surgery training

Desirable

• Higher Academic Degree

Experience

Essential

• Excellence clinical skills Capacity to use and develop a wide range of theoretical approaches.
• Proven ability and commitment to carry out high quality research, leading to publication.
• Involvement in the clinical audit process and an understanding of its aims and objectives.

Desirable

• Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical / organisational context.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• All aspects of orthopaedic surgery
• Trauma surgery

Desirable

• General basic trauma operative skills

Communication

Essential

• Ability to act as a consistent reference point in a team and to take a leadership role where needed.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work load, to delegate responsibilities as appropriate and to supervise staff.

Desirable

• Lecturing experience with a range of disciplines.

Audit Management & IT

Essential

• The ability to undertake and manage clinical audits including supervision of junior staff.
• Use of databases and hospital EPR/CDR/PACS systems to a competent level

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability, enthusiasm and commitment to teach in a clinical setting.
• Ability to motivate, inspire and support multi-professional team and be able to work effectively and sensitively within such teams.
• Ability to engage/implement NHS strategy, e.g. service redesign to achieve the 18 week target.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University College London Hospital

235 Euston Road

London

NW1 2BU

Employer's website

https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)