Hand and Wrist Senior Clinical Fellow

Job overview

We are seeking applicants for a middle grade surgeon with a subspecialist interest in hand & wrist surgery.

Initially the appointee will work under supervision from consultant colleagues, but it is envisaged that after 6-12 months, they will be performing a fair amount of clinical work independently, depending on previous experience and progression.

There is currently a general orthopaedic on call component to the post (1:18) but this will be reviewed and negotiated if the postholder is invited to extend the contract as a substantive contract. The post is for one year, but the contract can be renewed depending on the performance of the postholder.

This is a full-time post. However, any candidate who is unable, for personal reasons, to work full time will still be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis. Job share applicants are also welcome.

Job description

Responsibilities/Key Responsibilities

To provide high quality care for orthopaedic patients in theatres (including procedure room), clinic(including virtual fracture clinic, Trauma Assessment Unit and the wardsTo participate in the morning trauma meetingsTo take part in the 1:18 middle grade on call rota

Professional Development, Education and Training

To remain up to date and engaged in CME/CPD as per Royal College guidelinesTo attend the monthly departmental meetingsTo attend relevant courses (e.g. BSSH hand courses) and meetings to improve skills and knowledgein hand surgery

Research and Development

There will be opportunities for research and innovation to develop our local servicesTo assist the hand surgical team with ongoing service evaluation projects and initiate new projects

Communications and Working Relationships

To work flexibly within the teams (e.g. to help cover rota gaps when possible)To show initiative, enthusiasm and flexibilityTo liaise with nursing and therapy staff in a timely and appropriate manner to coordinate care

Clinical Governance

To respond appropriately to complaints and critical incidentsTo undertake and supervise relevant quality improvement projects relating to hand surgery

Teaching

To participate with the development of postgraduate training for Foundation doctors, Core SurgicalTrainees and other staff as appropriate

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a colleague who already has some experience in performing hand and wrist surgery, in addition to upper limb surgery and general Orthopaedics. Applicants will have ideally passed the FRCS (Tr&Orth) and ideally be a member of the BSSH. It is not necessary to have completed a hand fellowship, but it would be advantage to have worked in Plastic Surgical Unit. It is essential to have completed at least 6 months working as a registrar with a Hand and Wrist Consultant and to be able to demonstrate a strong interest in developing a career in Hand and Wrist surgery

About the organisation

There are currently 31 Trauma and Orthopaedic consultants employed by Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, with a number of subspecialty interests including paediatrics and spine

In addition, there is a range of senior non-medical support including a 2 Senior Orthopaedic Practitioners, 6 Advanced Nurse Practitioners, 3 Physician Assistants and several Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Practitioners.

The appointee will work closely with the three Orthopaedic hand surgeons and three upper limb surgeons. They will also liaise closely with the multi-disciplinary Gloucestershire Hand service including 6 hand therapists and services provided by the 6 MSK Orthopaedic Practitioners. They will also work closely with two of our registrars attached to the hand team.

The Orthopaedic Department has undergone significant changes in recent years. We are always striving to develop both our elective and emergency hand surgery in Gloucestershire and this presents an opportunity for continued improvement for our hand surgery service.

Elective surgery is performed mainly in Cheltenham, Cirencester and Tewkesbury Hospitals. Trauma surgery is performed mainly in Gloucester. Cheltenham, Gloucester and Cirencester are equipped with mini-C arms, which you will be trained to use. The trauma service is busy - we run 2-3 all day trauma lists 7 days a week. We have a significant amount of hand trauma and manage all injures locally except burns and those requiring microsurgery.

Person specification

Experience

Essential

• Appropriate Clinical Experience
• MRCS

Desirable

• Highly motivated, proactive, and resilient with a positive and professional approach
• ATLS
• FRCS (Trauma & Orthopaedics)

Clinical Experience

Essential

• General training in Orthopaedic Surgery
• At least 6 months training solely in hand and wrist surgery
• validated log book indicating adequate and appropriate level of hand surgical operative experience
• Experience of leading a quality improvement project

Desirable

• Experience of working in a plastic Surgery unit

Supporting documents

• Hand & Wrist Senior Clinical Fellow.pdf (PDF, 470 KB)