Job summary
This post is primarily designed for higher trainees who have ideally passed their FRCS (T & O) examination or finished at least 4 years of Registrar training and wish to gain specialist surgical experience in Foot and ankle surgery prior to applying for a Consultant post. Applicants must be competent in straightforward foot and ankle procedures. It is a nationally recognised position in collaboration with the British Orthopaedic Association and its Training and Education Strategy. The unit is currently negotiating additional independent fellow theatre lists and clinics.
Main duties of the job
The Fellow will work within the Lower Limb (Food and Ankle) service in Trauma & Orthopaedics at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual to undertake a fellowship in a post primarily designed for surgeons who have passed their FRCS (T&O) examination and achieved CCT and wish to gain specialist surgical experience prior to applying for a Consultant post.
About us
North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.
We recruit for values and "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"
Job description
Job responsibilities
They will work with the consultant orthopaedic surgeons, concentrating upon foot and ankle surgery and complex ankle and toe joint replacements, arthroscopic ankle and foot surgery and complex foot and ankle trauma surgery. This will also include planned fellow operating lists in addition to provision for treating patients who have been referred by the general trauma team but requires the expertise of the foot and ankle team.
The Trust has strong links with Teesside University and has a track record of supporting trainees through various clinical courses provided by the university.
The successful candidate will have commitments at both hospital sites (University Hospital of North Tees and University Hospital of Hartlepool). It is a fixed term contract for 12 months.
It is essential that the applicant has a good understanding of clinical risk management and experience of lower limb surgery. In addition to the challenges of the role, we expect commitment to clinical research - especially metal on metal, teaching and audit.
It is important that the applicant is a team player and adaptable to respond to changing circumstances and be willing to engage in NHS strategies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree
- Full registration with the General Medical Council
- MRCS
- FRCS (T&O)
Desirable
- Additional higher qualification
- Md or PHD
- Academis excellence
Clinical Expereince
Essential
- Evidence of completion of basic surgical training
- Evidence of ALS
- Clinical training and experience of 4 years or equivalent at Specialist Registrar grade, 2 years within T&O
- Previous foot and ankle surgery experience
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
North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University Hospital of North Tees
Stockton-on-Tees
TS19 8PE