Job summary
- Main area
- Trauma & Orthopaedics
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed Term)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Job ref
- 188-MT1323-A
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southampton General Hospital
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- Per Annum
- Closing
- 13/03/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Specialty Fellow – Lower Limb Reconstruction
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
Online applications are invited to apply for the 12 month post of a Senior Fellow with special interest in Limb Reconstruction and Trauma at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). UHS has a busy limb reconstruction unit covering acute trauma, the sequelae of trauma as well as limb deformity. The post will also involve all aspects of general trauma as well as exposure to elective surgery. You will also contribute to the on-call rota.Ìý
We are a Major Trauma Centre serving the South as well as a University Hospital tertiary referral centre for elective orthopaedics. We are looking for a highly motivated Registrar grade equivalent surgeons who wish to further their trauma and orthopaedic experience.
Working for our organisation
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. Ìý
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.Ìý
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Person specification
Qualifications and training
Essential criteria
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- FRCS (Tr and Orth)
Desirable criteria
- Higher degree
- CCT
- Evidence of completion of ATLS
Previous or relevant experience
Essential criteria
- Previous training within Orthopaedics at registrar level to year 4
Desirable criteria
- Some spinal training previously
Aptitudes and skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Aptitudes and skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
Living the Trust values
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Previous or relevant experience
Essential criteria
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
Aptitudes and skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
- Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
- Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Clear logical thinking showing an analytical scientific approach
- Good manual dexterity
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sophie Middleton
- Job title
- Medical Staffing Coordinator T&O
- Email address
- [email protected]
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