An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated doctor to join our department at an exciting time in our Trusts future. The Department offers a supportive and encouraging environment in which to develop as a professional with opportunities to develop in specialist fields.

The vacancy has arisen in the Trauma & Orthopaedics department for a senior orthopaedic trainee (preferably post CCT) to commence from March 2025 for 12 months. This post has been developed as a training opportunity for registrars preferably post CCT before taking up consultant posts.

In Mid Yorkshire Hospitals, we perform approximately 1,000 hip and knee replacement surgeries every year and approximately 100 revision hip and knee replacement surgeries. There is opportunity for the arthroplasty fellow to train in performing primary hip and knee replacements whilst at the same time getting exposure to complex reconstructive procedures in hip and knee revisions.

The post is not recognised for training by the Postgraduate Dean, although the duties and shift pattern are exactly the same as the training posts and study leave will be encouraged on an equivalent basis to that which applies to the educationally approved SHOs. The post will be on a 1-12 on-call commitment.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the post will include:

Provision of care with responsibility for the management of patients with acute and chronic conditions including complex cases.

Referral of patients to other specialities as appropriate

Out-patient activities/clinics

Involvement in specialty and cross-specialty multi-disciplinary teams and meetings

Involvement in relevant administration duties

Teaching and supervision of junior medical staff and other clinicians as appropriate

Active involvement in audit and clinical governance including service improvement activities

About us

We provide care and support to over a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).

Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our workforce.

We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.

We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all applicants are treated fairly and consistently.

We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.

We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.

Job description
Job responsibilities

In Mid Yorkshire Hospitals, we perform approximately 1,000 hip and knee replacement surgeries every year and approximately 100 revision hip and knee replacement surgeries. There is opportunity for the arthroplasty fellow to train in performing primary hip and knee replacements whilst at the same time getting exposure to complex reconstructive procedures in hip and knee revisions.Adequate hands on experience in lower limb joint replacements is required for this post.

This post has been developed as a training opportunity for registrars preferably post CCT before taking up consultant posts.

Head of clinical service oversees the day to day management of the department along with the Patient Service Manager and Assistant Patient Service Manager.

The elective service is also lead by the Elective Lead and the trauma service by Trauma lead.

Orthopaedics is under the Division of Surgery and the Head of Clinical Service reports to the Divisional Clinical Director.The Service Role

From a clinical perspective these posts will participate in the cross site senior trainee rota. The senior trainee rota is compliant with the 2016 junior doctor contract averaging 48 hours per week. The illustrative rota pattern is attached to this job description.

On-call will be at the registrar level and on a 1-12 rota

The main duties of the post will include:

Provision of care with responsibility for the management of patients with acute and chronic conditions including complex cases.

Referral of patients to other specialities as appropriate

Out-patient activities/clinics

Involvement in specialty and cross-specialty multi-disciplinary teams and meetings

Involvement in relevant administration duties

Teaching and supervision of junior medical staff and other clinicians as appropriate

Active involvement in audit and clinical governance including service improvement activities

The above list is not intended to be exhaustive and it is likely duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances and after discussion with the post holder.

The MYDoc Training Programme Educational Input & Recognition

Doctors appointed to a MYDoc post will receive relevant educational input. Each doctor will be allocated an Educational Supervisor and will be required to develop a Personalised Work Schedule.

The Trust identifies the following as educational opportunities:

Core Service Duties

Routine clinical work affords many informal opportunities for learning, especially in multidisciplinary team meetings, as well as ad hoc formal 'bedside' teaching.

Clinics

Not always available as a formal training opportunity for all grades but extra exposure often possible within ambulatory care.

Ward Rounds

Formal and informal teaching rounds where possible, formality usually dependent on clinical activity levels.

Breakfast Clubs

Foundation and other grades of trainees can be fully involved in delivering teaching to other trainees and medical students.

Daily teaching in trauma meeting

Mandatory Training

Available through the Trust Intranet.

Teaching

Numerous opportunities to teach medical students and junior doctors as formal sessions or informally. Training the trainers courses are available externally and occasionally in-house.

Study / PDP Days

Study leave is granted according to HEE and trust policies and signed off by the educational supervisor if appropriate.

Other departmental teaching and training sessions

Within the Trust there are many educational opportunities, most of which are open to all members of staff. Trainees are encouraged to take these opportunities so long as it will not adversely affect the smooth running of the department. The Education Department maintains an up-to-date schedule of training across the Trust. Some training using low to high fidelity simulation and Human factors training is also available in most specialties. X-Ray, audit, research and departmental meetings are also present in most specialties and provide a source of education both formally and informally. Management meetings within and between departments offer an excellent opportunity for informal learning.

Formal teaching of other trainees and Medical students. Supervise work experience students.

Supervision Meetings

It is important that the trainee receives regular feedback and has regular meetings with their Educational and Clinical Supervisors to discuss their progression and progress against their PDP and personalised work schedule. The Trainees Clinical Supervisor shall meet with them at the start and end of the placement and complete the necessary documentation as detailed on the E-portfolio.

Workplace Based Assessments

The ARCP requirements are set out in the Specialty Curriculum. The trainee will have the opportunity to achieve AT LEAST the minimum number of assessments recommended per placement (and should check their curriculum to ensure the minimum is met, at least throughout their placement).

Audit / Quality Improvement

The department is expected to undertake a number each year. The trainee will have opportunities to be included and should discuss these with their educational supervisor.

Study Time

1 hour per week set-aside for trainees to complete work mandated by the curriculum. The hour can be taken at a time that is at the discretion of the trainee, but should not adversely impact the smooth running of the department. The work includes but is not limited to: Pre-reading for ALS Course, Maintaining the e-portfolio, Involvement in quality improvement, SCRIPT modules.

Exam Preparation

We arrange formal mock exams to prepare for FRCS examinations.

The weekly timetable should include a balance of these activities appropriate to your grade, role and training requirements. You are required to maintain a dialogue with your Clinical and Educational Supervisor to ensure the balance of these activities meets your developmental needs.

Whilst not a recognised training post Doctors successfully completing their training programme will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement from the Trust. Doctors will use established work-place based assessment (WPBA) tools to chart progress and keep relevant evidence in an electronic portfolio system.

There will be an annual review of progress based on evidence within the portfolios including the WPBA, 360 assessment, personal reflections and CPD, covering both clinical, personal and professional development, and a Certificate of Achievement (appropriate to that year/level of training) will be issued.

Person Specification
GMC registration
Essential

• Please state your full GMC number
• Full GMC Registration with licence to practise

Management Skills
Essential

• Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
• Good time management.

Desirable

• Possess good organizational skills.

Experience
Essential

• Experience at a Registrar level in Trauma & Orthopaedics

Desirable

• CCT or nearing completion of training
• Experience of teaching clinical skills
• Clinical research and development

Qualifications
Essential

• Medical Degree from recognised medical school

Desirable

• Progress towards or attainment of Royal College Exams
• ATLS, BLS certification
• Higher qualification FRCS, MRCS or equivalent

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