Job summary
Trust LAS Specialist Registrar (ST3+ LEVEL) - 2 posts
Trauma & Orthopaedics
The post offered is at SpR level and will start in August 2024. The successful candidates will be working with the Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons across all sub specialities dependent on service needs and will include elective and trauma operating and clinic work.
The applicant will be part of a 1:10 on call rota.
Main duties of the job
- The appointee will function at registrar level and participate in middle grade on call rota for the department
- The appointee will be required to assist in the supervision, teaching, training and monitoring of more junior doctors and also the teaching and training of medical students
- The appointee will have delegated responsibility for all the patients under the care of their Consultant / team. He/she will refer to the Consultant when problems arise which are beyond his/her authority and/or experience
- The appointee must maintain liaison with colleagues who are on duty immediately before and after
- It is the responsibility of the appointee to ensure that the Trauma service is managed promptly and effectively.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the Northwest of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high-quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider Northwest footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide, and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate is expected to be at ST3 competency or more. There is an active audit programme with opportunities for involvement in various projects. The post is for 12 months, from August 2024. The applicant may be allowed to attend the Friday afternoon regional teaching programme for SpRs, depending on service needs at the time.
The trust reserves the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a suitable amount of applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for Registration with GMC
- Certificate of Completion of Basic Surgical Training/Equivalent
Desirable
- MRCS
- Intercalated BSc
- Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships
- Other evidence of academic achievements
Training (Clinical Skills)
Essential
- ATLS certificate valid at time of application
- Basic Fracture Management Course (AO or equivalent)
- Completed 12 months in SHO posts in Orthopaedics in the UK
Desirable
- Completed time in Registrar/equivalent posts in Orthopaedics in the UK
- Attendance at educational courses and scientific meetings
- Ability to plan and undertake presentations
- Publication in a recognised Peer Review Journal
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit in past 12 months
Desirable
- Information Technology Skills
Training (Clinical Skills)
Essential
- Understanding of the needs of patients and of obtaining informed consent.
- Competence in pre and post operative management of common orthopaedic emergency and elective conditions
Desirable
- Evidence of ongoing research
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to organise oneself and own work
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
Desirable
- Understanding NHS Clinical Governance and resource constraints
- Ability to present an evidence based approach to patient care
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.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
APH & CGH
Arrowe Park Road
Wirral
CH49 5PE