Job summary
Proposed Interview Date is to be confirmed.
We are aiming to recruit for August 24, February 25 from this advert. Please indicate in your application if you have a preferred start date.
Orthopaedic Specialist Training Program equivalent status to UK year 6 trainee, or above
The principle clinical supervisors are Mr Peter Thompson and Prof Andrew Metcalfe, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons and further training opportunities with Mr Feisal Shah and Mr Nick Smith.
The fellowship is offered for 6 months and is based at University Hospital Coventry and Rugby St Cross Hospital.
The post is intended for a surgeon who has a specialist interest in knee surgery and it will cover both elective and traumatic knee conditions. It is mainly a clinical based fellowship though there will be opportunities for research in conjunction with the Academic Department of Orthopaedics at the University of Warwick.
N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date if we receive a high volume of applications or if there has been a change in organisational priorities.
Main duties of the job
Duties will include:
- Regular Orthopaedic outpatient clinics at UH Coventry and Rugby St Cross Hospitals.
- Operating sessions at both hospitals but the majority of elective orthopaedics is delivered at St Cross hospital.
- Supervising the treatment of patients in UH Coventry and at Rugby St Cross Hospital.
- Carrying our regular ward rounds as appropriate.
- Participation in clinical audit and research activities within the unit.
- Active involvement in the training and supervision of Junior Medical Staff on ward rounds, in theatre and in clinics, including the teaching of medical and nursing students.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
There has never been a better time to join our team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this Clinical Fellow post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualification/Training
Essential
Clinical Experience
Essential
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Special Knowledge, Abilities
Essential
Presentations, Publications, Audit
Essential
Desirable
Teaching
Essential
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
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
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX