Upper Limb Senior Clinical Fellow

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

12 month appointment commencing as soon as possible.

The post is based at the prestigious Royal Derby Hospital, incorporated within University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust. The Orthopaedic Department at the Royal Derby Hospital has a long history of Orthopaedic innovation and excellence. This thriving department boasts world renowned and leading Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Applications are invited for this prestigious post, which offers advanced training and experience in all aspects of upper limb surgery. The post would be most suitable for a trainee with CCT or a year 6 orthopaedic trainee, with FRCS (Orth) or equivalent, Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise and with a special interest in knee surgery. These are 12 month appointments; however, candidates who are interested in a 6 month post may also be considered. Please can you also preference with regards to start dates if you are considering a 6 month post.

The Trauma and Orthopaedics Unit at Royal Derby comprises 8 purpose-built state of the art laminar flow theatres as well as dedicated outpatient clinic facilities for both Trauma and Elective patients. As one of the largest Orthopaedic Departments in the country, the full spectrum of upper limb surgery is performed in Derby.

Main duties of the job

The hospital has a state of the art postgraduate training library and a variety of teaching and clinical audit sessions occur throughout each month. The Royal Derby Hospital runs regular teaching sessions and is committed to career progression and furthering education.

It should be noted that this post does not carry with it a National Training Number.

Job responsibilities

The Upper Limb Fellow will be directly involved in the day to day care of the Trauma & Orthopaedic patients admitted to their firm. There is a day to day commitment to clinics & operating sessions with the opportunity to experience the full spectrum of upper limb surgery including primary elbow and shoulder replacements along with shoulder, elbow and wrist arthroscopies. During each six month rotation you will work for either Mr Clark and Mr Cresswell (this also includes a day in the Pulvertaft Hand Unit) Mr Espag or Mr Tambe team.

Independent elective operating may be possible as the appointees experience increases. The timetable may alter depending upon current needs; however, we will endeavor to utilise the cover sessions for upper limb related Clinics/Theatres and or trauma lists.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent
• FRCS (Tr&Orth)
• ATLS

Experience

• 4 years post graduate experience plus at least 1 year in a Trauma and Orthopaedic specialty training programme or equivalent experience and competencies
• At least one years' experience of working in a UK Health Setting
• Hold CCT or Specialty Trainee Year 6 Orthopaedic trainee or equivalent with FRCS
• Full GMC registration, with a licence to practice, at time of application

Clinical governance/improving quality of patient care

• Evidence of interest & experience in teaching junior doctors & medical students;
• Evidence of active participation in audit
• Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements relevant to Trauma & Orthopaedics

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.

£70,425 a year per annum. Plus enhancements for out of hours working.