Trust Doctor (ST3 Equivalent) in Trauma and Orthopaedics

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Trust Doctor in Trauma and Orthopaedics (ST3 Equivalent)

Fixed term contract: 6 months Feb - July 2023

Applications are invited for the post of Trust Doctor (ST3 Equivalent) in Trauma and Orthopaedics at The Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust. This is a non research role, however there is an opportunity to move into a research role when it becomes available. This one full time post has a focus on the trauma experience and will be from February to July 2023

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is based across three sites, with the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro being the main DGH, with two further hospitals, St Michael’s Hospital in Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital, in Penzance. The Trauma service is delivered at the Royal Cornwall Hospital and Orthopaedic Elective Surgery is undertaken at both the Royal Cornwall Hospital and St Michael’s Hospital.

The hospital has a 56 bedded Trauma Unit, for both trauma admissions as well as a Trauma Assessment Unit. The Trust runs 18 trauma operating lists per week on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site and a further 15 elective lists at St Michael’s Hospital in Hayle per week.

Main duties of the job

Trauma and Orthopaedics undertake approximately 5,500 elective operations per year, treats circa 2,700 trauma patients and sees approximately 13,700 new out-patients and 32,000 follow-up patients. Activity peaks during the summer months as a result of the significant influx of tourists, with a regional reputation for a varied and interesting elective and trauma caseload. The unit also has a higher than an average number of fractured neck of femur cases.

The unit has a good reputation for supporting its non-training grade doctors and many of our previous Trust Doctors and Clinical Fellows have gone on to successfully apply for specialty training posts. There is regular departmental teaching and the unit has strong links with the Research Department and is involved with a number of national multi centre studies with the opportunities for junior doctor involvement.

You will need to be fully registered with the General Medical Council. Applications are encouraged from those unable to work full-time for personal reasons or those wishing to job-share.

We may be able to offer on-site accommodation and discuss rent and relocation fees together with study time for research and development. Why not contact us and see what our Trust has to offer you.

About Us

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael’s Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds

We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career

Job Description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Essential

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a Licence to Practice MB ChB or equivalent medical qualification.
• Eligible to work at ST3+ levels.
• 6 - 12 months postgraduate NHS work experience.
• ILS/ALS or equivalent.
• MRCS or Equivalent
• ATLS or Equivalent
  

Desirable

• Relevant course such as Fracture Clinic management or advanced surgical courses
  

Eligibility

Essential

• Evidence of achievement of Foundation Competences from a UKFPO affiliated Foundation Programme or equivalent by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
  

Desirable

• Completion of 24 months experience in Trauma and Orthopaedics by the start time of appointment
• Previous work at Orthopaedic SpR level
  

Essential

language Skills

• That applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English or achieved the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application - overall 7, speaking 7, listening 7, reading 7, writing 7.
  

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