Job summary
Whole time Senior Registrar (ST3+) post in Trauma and Orthopaedics
Introduction
This is a vacancy for a senior registrar (ST3+ level) post within Trauma and Orthopaedics. This is a full-time appointment with an on-call commitment on the middle grade rota. On-calls and trauma is primarily based at the Tunbridge Wells Hospital and elective operating will be based at the new state of the art 'Kent and Medway Orthopaedic Centre' on the Maidstone site.
The postholder will be attached to the trauma and orthopaedic consultant team, rotating as necessary and carrying out duties for any of the department's consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeons.
Main duties of the job
Assessment and management of patients presenting acutely to the specialty and referred to the specialty.
Participation in the middle grade on call rota and to provide cover in exceptional circumstances for colleagues' absence.
Attend clinics, assess patients and formulate treatment decisions seeking advice from the consultant as appropriate.
Attending operating sessions with the consultant and assist or perform operations as appropriate.
About us
General Information
The Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust provides acute hospital services for an area in South West Kent and parts of East Sussex. The main acute hospitals are the Tunbridge Wells Hospital and the Maidstone Hospital.
Consultant Staff
Mr J Nicholl (Hand)
Mr R Sehjal (Hand)
Mr R Benson (Shoulder)
Mr D Rose (Shoulder)
Mr G Slater (Hip and Knee)
Mr L David (Hip and Knee)
Mr K Ravikumar (Hip and Knee)
Mr N Bowman (Knee)
Mr J Young (Knee)
Mr C Zhao (Knee)
Mr S Velayudham (Hip)
Mr S Ahmed (Hip)
Mr R Freeman (Foot and Ankle)
Mr J Forder (Foot and Ankle)
Mr M Katchburian (Paediatric and adult hand)
Mrs J Dartnell (Paediatric)
Mr G Firth (Paediatric)
Mr C Tang (Paediatric)
Other Medical Staff (numbers are approximate)
Staff Grade/Specialty Doctor x 4
Senior Fellows x 3
Specialist Registrar 12
Specialty/Trust Grade Surgeons x 1
Junior Clinical Fellow/Core Trainees x 14 (this post inclusive in total)
Foundation Year 2 Doctors x 6
Job description
Job responsibilities
Conducting ward rounds on inpatients under the consultants care, supervising the junior doctors in the care of these patients.
Although a timetable will be provided, you will be expected to be flexible, in the interests of patient care and to meet the needs of the department as decided by the rota and general manager.
Teaching and training junior doctors.
Communication with other team members as appropriate.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration
- MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
- Basic Fracture Management Course
- ATLS
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 12 months in T&O at Core level or equivalent
- Maintains a T&O Logbook of procedures
Desirable
- Previous experience at registrar level in T&O in the NHS
Audit
Essential
- Understand principles of audit and can demonstrate participation in an audit programme
Academic achievements
Essential
- Engagement in research and publications
- Active participation in audits and clinical governance
Desirable
- 1st Author in 2 publications
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
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Address
Cross site
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells
TN2 4QJ