Fellowship in Upper Limb Surgery

We are seeking to appoint a senior clinical fellow (post - CCT) offering exposure to upper limb surgery. This will offer experience and management of a wide spectrum of upper limb disorders including arthroscopic reconstruction, shoulder and elbow arthroplasty as well as acute upper limb trauma and post trauma reconstructive procedures. The Fellow will work with the upper limb consultants delivering patient care and offering support and training alongside the consultants to the junior doctors within the department.

This post is suitable for individuals who have obtained their certificate of completion of training (CCT) It is essential that applicants have passed the FRCS (Orth) exam, have at least six years experience at specialist trainee level in Trauma and Orthopaedics with at least 12 months experience in the subspecialty of shoulder and upper limb surgery.

Job description

Outpatient clinics, both Elective and Trauma seeing a mixture of new and follow up patients under supervision of the consultant and independently.

A responsibility for coordination of the upper limb trauma service, liaising with the consultants and trauma coordinators ensuring patients are appropriately prioritised and prepared for surgery

Assisting in operating theatres and conducting parallel operating lists when appropriate/commensurate with operating ability. The time table will include 2-3 Operating lists and 2-3 clinics per week.

Supervision and training of foundation doctors, core trainees and middle grades in the day to day management of upper limb elective and emergent conditions.

Daily review of upper limb inpatients

Presenting monthly mortality & morbidity statistics and participating in departmental teaching meetings

Teaching and training staff in other medical disciplines, nursing and support staff as appropriate.

Be prepared to participate in management duties within the department and the Trust

The fellow is not expected to be part of the middle grade on call rota.

Person specification

Academic Achievemnts and Research

Essential

• Research relevant to trauma and orthopaedics
• Able to appraise scientific literature critically

Desirable

• Publications in peer reviewed journals

Educations, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Six years experience as a middle grade registrar
• 12 months experience in upper limb surgery
• FRCS (Tr +Orth)
• Wide range of experience in Trauma and Orthopaedics
• Full registration with the UK GMC

Desirable

• CCT in Trauma and Orthopaedics
• Broad range of experience in general trauma provision
• Completion of 12 months Upper limb Fellowship

Test

Essential

• Test

Desirable

• Test

Teaching & Clinical Governance

Essential

• Evidence of teaching at under/post graduate level
• Effective participation in audit (inc. Trauma & Elective))
• Capacity to be alert to dangers, reporting and learning from errors

Desirable

• Post graduate teaching qualification

About the employer

Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

Compassion

Accountability

Respect

Integrity

Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.

We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

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