Clinical Fellow Trauma and Orthopaedics - Taunton, United States - Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

    Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
    Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Taunton, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Job summary

    These posts are suitable for people interested in a future career in Orthopaedics, or a related speciality. Applicants should have completed Foundation Training and have experience of working in the NHS. Position commencing from 7 August 2024.

    Main duties of the job

    We are seeking to appoint clinical Fellows to Medicine.

    The Clinical Fellow Program that we are offering is an exciting opportunity for trainees interested in pursuing a career in Orthopaedics. This opportunity will allow you to gain experience of clinical orthopaedics surgery at a CT level, and be involved in the orthopaedic on call Rota's.

    The fellowship is designed on a 60% Clinical (orthopaedics) and 40% non-clinical commitment with a full time on-call commitment contributing to the SHO nights rota. Successful candidates will spend their time in a teaching, quality improvement of simulation role during the non-clinical commitment period. Funding may be available for a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education.

    You will be joining a cohesive and progressive team with a strong reputation for clinical excellence. We have an excellent reputation for training and we expect the successful post holders to develop and enhance their skills during their tenure. We are looking for dynamic individuals who have completed their Foundation Programme training and have experience of working in the NHS.

    About us

    As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.

    You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.

    We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

    Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.

    There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.

    Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Please find attached a job description detailing the full role responsibilities. Please contact with any queries.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications and experience

    Essential

  • GMC registration of adequate duration MBBS or equivalent
  • Minimum of two years full time hospital service Able to carry out the duties described in the job description

    • Desirable

  • BSc, BA or equivalent with grade 1 or 2:1 MRCS completed or part completed or recognised equivalent
  • Teaching of students, junior medical staff and nursing staff. Previous T&O experience Experience of working in an NHS hospital

    • Clinical skills

    Essential

  • Appropriate for level of experience ALS or ATLS
  • Evidence of participation in audit and Improvement projects locally

    • Desirable

  • Experience in the assessment and management of unselected medical emergencies at foundation level