Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Trauma and Orthopaedic team based at Basildon Hospital as a Senior Clinical Fellow Diabetic Foot in Trauma and Orthopaedics.
This post is a 12 month Senior Clinical Fellow for Diabetic Foot Service with the appointee being placed in the Department of Trauma & Orthopedic Surgery. The post is designed to provide you with a thorough and comprehensive approach to medical and surgical management of patients. The educational methods include assessment of patients inclinics, pre-operative planning sessions, radiology, rounds and direct surgical experience.
Main duties of the job
This post is a 12 month fixed term Senior Fellowship with the appointee being placed in the Department of Trauma & Orthopedic Surgery.
The services are led by in excess of 18 Consultant Surgeons within the sub-specialties with an element of cross-site working..
This post is designed to provide the successful applicant with a thorough and comprehensive approach to the non-operative and operative management of patients with acute and non-urgent Diabetic foot conditions. Depending upon the competency, there would be fair opportunities for taking a lead role in various operating, teaching and clinic related activities.
The Fellow is expected to work closely with the supervising consultants (Mr Tiruveedhula and Mr Mallick), Orthopaedic Podiatrist and Diabetic Patient Pathway Co-ordinator for the assessment of new referrals in the outpatient setting and inpatient referrals from other specialities, plan non-operative and surgical treatment and participate in MDT.
Liaising with the PPC for the allocation of patients for theatre, the Fellow will have a dedicated slot for admin and research, where the Fellow is expected to update the Diabetic database and complete an allocated research project.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include
1. To help provide Trauma and Orthopaedic service of highest standard: this is a Consultant led service2. To work flexibly with other colleagues to achieve hospitals agreed planned activity for in-patient and out-patient services3. To participate in the full shift middle grade on-call rota system as organized by the Directorate4. To participate in the trauma meetings as part of the on-call trauma rota
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MBBS or equivalent. MRCS or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Effective listener and communication (written & spoken english)
- Ability to motivate and develop junior medical and other staff
Desirable
- Experience of leading a team
- Experience in orthopaedics
- Ability to develop and maintain a sub-specialty interest
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
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Basildon
Nethermayne
Basildon
SS16 5NL