Trust Grade Doctor In Trauma and Orthopaedics

Job title:

Trust Grade Doctor In Trauma and Orthopaedics

Company

British Medical Journal

Job description

This role is registrar or middle grade level. We would aim to provide training in subspecialty rotations as documented below dependent on availability. Exeter is a center of excellence for orthopaedics and research with good opportunities for involvement in research and quality improvement projects. Initially we have funding available for up to 12 months but with a view to extending if the need and funding becomes available

You would be expected to work as part of the orthopaedic subspecialty teams in both trauma and elective capacities. You would be expected to undertake fracture clinics, elective outpatient clinics, elective and trauma operating lists under the direct supervision of a consultant orthopaedic surgeon commensurate to your level of training and experience. You would be expected to undertake on-call commitments as part of the orthopaedic on-call team covering general orthopaedic trauma including covering spinal referrals out of hours. Training will be supervised by a named consultant. This post does not cover hands and the majority of soft tissue injuries. The on-call commitment includes an overnight non-resident component covering the resident on-call SHO where the expectation is that you remain with 20 minutes travel from the hospital overnight.

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Job description
Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

Applicants should have completed general training in trauma and orthopaedic surgery with minimum requirement to have completed core training or equivalent. The applicant should be able to function as a middle grade within the trauma and orthopaedic team with directly supervised operating lists, outpatient clinics and indirect supervision for on-call admissions. The applicant should have completed MRCS or equivalent as a minimum

Working Pattern: Full time

Interview Date: TBC

For further information please contact William Reeve on 01392 403580.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and ‘At Risk’ status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we’ll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you’re starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You’ll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You’ll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we’d love to hear from you.

Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential

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Desirable

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Employer details
Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW

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185-748-6158

Expected salary

£55329 per year

Location

Exeter

Job date

Sun, 11 Feb 2024 01:06:30 GMT

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