Senior Trust Doctor (Equivalent ST3+)
Posted 2 days 11 hours ago by UCLH (University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust)
Permanent
Full Time
Academic Jobs
London, United Kingdom
Job Description
Current vacancies NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 4 (MT04) Main area: Trauma & Orthopaedics
Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 4 (MT04)
Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (Limited Funding)
Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week (Please see attached JD for out of hours commitment)
Job ref: 309-UCLH-6157
Site: University College London Hospital
Town: London
Salary: £61,825 Per annum + London weighting
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 28/04/:59
The use of AI is monitored and if applicants have used it, then they are required to declare this in their supporting statement.
Job overview 12 months fixed term contract, Expected start date: 7th July 2025
Applications are invited for a Clinical Orthopaedic Fellow (at registrar level). This is an exciting opportunity to gain comprehensive experience and training in Trauma & Orthopaedics at University College Hospital.
As each of our consultants has their specific sub-specialty interest, the candidate may be able to preference the area of their sub-specialty interest to match that of their consultant supervisor (depending on availability), giving the fellow exposure to clinics and elective operating in that particular area.
The Fellow will be working alongside a team of sixteen consultant surgeons, who collaborate closely with musculoskeletal radiologists, anaesthetists, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists.
The candidate must be post MRCS, have at least 36 months Orthopaedic experience, and have obtained full registration with the General Medical Council of the United Kingdom.
Main duties of the job Your job plan is anticipated to contain 9-10 clinical sessions per week on average to be carried out on UCLH sites.
UCH Fellowships are clinically based specialist posts intended to give candidates hands-on experience and a wide exposure to current techniques in trauma and orthopaedic surgery. UCLH has a busy trauma operative workload delivered on all day Consultant supervised trauma lists during the week, with excellent experience to be gained in routine and complex cases. You will also have the opportunity to gain exposure to our highly specialist elective workload delivered by consultants who are experts in their given specialist areas.
Working for our organisation University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff.
UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England - for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff - To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities:
Ward round activities within the department are expected to be undertaken prior to the start of the programmed activities.
• Senior Trust Doctors, like all members of staff, are expected to develop professional and harmonious working relationships with all members of the nursing, professional, technical, and managerial staff with whom they have contact during the performance of their duties and to follow the Hospital's Code of Ethics and Hospital Policies.
• To provide medical and surgical care for patients in the department while in the clinics, in theatre and on the wards.
• To meet with the respective consultants for advice and to maintain continuity of care.
• To ensure that the junior staff (SpRs, STs and RMO on-call) are informed of all relevant issues regarding patients.
• To follow the instructions given by and always liaise with the Consultants in charge of each patient.
• The Senior Trust Doctor will work under the supervision of a consultant but will be given the opportunity to undertake clinics and operating lists independently if the appropriate competencies are met.
Other Programmed Activities
Supporting activities will include clinical governance, audit, teaching, and management and will be programmed in agreement with the Clinical Director.
Other
The job description is not intended to be exhaustive, and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances and after consultation with the post holder.
You will be expected to actively participate in annual appraisals and set objectives in conjunction with your manager. Performance will be monitored against set objectives.
Person specification Knowledge and Qualifications
At UCLH, we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world-class research, innovation, and creativity.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to:
We offer our permanent staff an interest-free season ticket loan for travel; all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme, and on-site accommodation to name a few.
Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage's staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club, and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre, and more click apply for full job details
Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 4 (MT04)
Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (Limited Funding)
Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week (Please see attached JD for out of hours commitment)
Job ref: 309-UCLH-6157
Site: University College London Hospital
Town: London
Salary: £61,825 Per annum + London weighting
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 28/04/:59
The use of AI is monitored and if applicants have used it, then they are required to declare this in their supporting statement.
Job overview 12 months fixed term contract, Expected start date: 7th July 2025
Applications are invited for a Clinical Orthopaedic Fellow (at registrar level). This is an exciting opportunity to gain comprehensive experience and training in Trauma & Orthopaedics at University College Hospital.
As each of our consultants has their specific sub-specialty interest, the candidate may be able to preference the area of their sub-specialty interest to match that of their consultant supervisor (depending on availability), giving the fellow exposure to clinics and elective operating in that particular area.
The Fellow will be working alongside a team of sixteen consultant surgeons, who collaborate closely with musculoskeletal radiologists, anaesthetists, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists.
The candidate must be post MRCS, have at least 36 months Orthopaedic experience, and have obtained full registration with the General Medical Council of the United Kingdom.
Main duties of the job Your job plan is anticipated to contain 9-10 clinical sessions per week on average to be carried out on UCLH sites.
UCH Fellowships are clinically based specialist posts intended to give candidates hands-on experience and a wide exposure to current techniques in trauma and orthopaedic surgery. UCLH has a busy trauma operative workload delivered on all day Consultant supervised trauma lists during the week, with excellent experience to be gained in routine and complex cases. You will also have the opportunity to gain exposure to our highly specialist elective workload delivered by consultants who are experts in their given specialist areas.
Working for our organisation University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff.
UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England - for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff - To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities:
Ward round activities within the department are expected to be undertaken prior to the start of the programmed activities.
• Senior Trust Doctors, like all members of staff, are expected to develop professional and harmonious working relationships with all members of the nursing, professional, technical, and managerial staff with whom they have contact during the performance of their duties and to follow the Hospital's Code of Ethics and Hospital Policies.
• To provide medical and surgical care for patients in the department while in the clinics, in theatre and on the wards.
• To meet with the respective consultants for advice and to maintain continuity of care.
• To ensure that the junior staff (SpRs, STs and RMO on-call) are informed of all relevant issues regarding patients.
• To follow the instructions given by and always liaise with the Consultants in charge of each patient.
• The Senior Trust Doctor will work under the supervision of a consultant but will be given the opportunity to undertake clinics and operating lists independently if the appropriate competencies are met.
Other Programmed Activities
Supporting activities will include clinical governance, audit, teaching, and management and will be programmed in agreement with the Clinical Director.
Other
The job description is not intended to be exhaustive, and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances and after consultation with the post holder.
You will be expected to actively participate in annual appraisals and set objectives in conjunction with your manager. Performance will be monitored against set objectives.
Person specification Knowledge and Qualifications
- Eligible for full GMC Registration and possess MRCS (or equivalent)
- Clinical Knowledge commensurate with ST3-4 trauma and orthopaedic surgery training
- Higher Academic Degree
- Excellence clinical skills; capacity to use and develop a wide range of theoretical approaches.
- Proven ability and commitment to carry out high quality research, leading to publication.
- Involvement in the clinical audit process and an understanding of its aims and objectives.
- Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context.
- All aspects of orthopaedic surgery
- General basic trauma operative skills
- Ability to act as a consistent reference point in a team and to take a leadership role where needed.
- Ability to organize and prioritize workload, to delegate responsibilities as appropriate and to supervise staff.
- Lecturing experience with a range of disciplines.
- The ability to undertake and manage clinical audits including supervision of junior staff.
- Use of databases and hospital EPR/CDR/PACS systems to a competent level.
- Ability, enthusiasm, and commitment to teach in a clinical setting.
- Ability to motivate, inspire and support multi-professional teams and be able to work effectively and sensitively within such teams.
- Ability to engage/implement NHS strategy, e.g. service redesign to achieve the 18-week target.
At UCLH, we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world-class research, innovation, and creativity.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to:
We offer our permanent staff an interest-free season ticket loan for travel; all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme, and on-site accommodation to name a few.
Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage's staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club, and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre, and more click apply for full job details