Job summary
The postholder will be one of a team of 14 Middle Grades with sessions at both Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals.

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals merged to form a single NHS Trust in 1998. Trauma is primarily carried out on the St. Peter's site. The Ashford site has outpatients and a dedicated orthopaedic ward which is used for joint replacements and other elective surgery. The postholder will participate in the on-call trauma rota.

The Trust was formed by the merger of the two hospitals in 1998. The Ashford/St. Peter's Trust is the largest non-teaching Trust in the region and provides a full range of acute hospitals services. All surgical and trauma emergencies are admitted into St. Peter's Accident and Emergency Department. There is a 9 bedded ITU service on the St. Peter's site.

Main duties of the job
The main duties and responsibilities of the appointee will be:

• To provide Senior Middle Grade cover for all orthopaedics duties as detailed below including participating in the on-call rota.
• To work with the existing orthopaedic surgeons across both Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals to provide an efficient and effective orthopaedic service.
• To provide inpatients, day case and outpatients care for the patients requiring elective and emergency orthopaedic surgery, in accordance with the Trust contractual obligations.
• To adopt a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your care and in partnership with other colleagues working in the speciality for the proper function of the department.
• The Clinical Fellow would undertake to ensure that clinical audit was an ongoing programme and that agreed actions required as indicated from audit were implemented.

About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.

Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.

We are part of a collaborative Group with the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. As part of this partnership, colleagues may occasionally work across both organisations to support shared services, development opportunities and patient care.

St Peter's Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.

Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.

Please note that adverts may close early, so early application is encouraged.

For more information about a career at ASPH please visit: www.asph-careers.org

Job responsibilities
DUTIES OF THE POST
The post-holder will be required to be a non-resident on-call in rotation with the other SpRs.

Office accommodation and secretarial support is provided.

The Middle Grades in the department are expected to arrange and cover each others duties and on-call commitments during periods of absence.

The post-holder undertakes, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.

The main duties and responsibilities of the appointee will be:

• To work with the orthopaedic surgeons across both Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals to provide an efficient and effective orthopaedic service.
• To provide inpatients, day case and outpatients care for the patients requiring elective emergency orthopaedic surgery, in accordance with the Trust contractual obligations.
• To adopt a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge and in partnership with other colleagues working in the speciality for the proper function of the department to which he/she is appointed.
• To ensure that clinical audit was an ongoing programme and that agreed actions required as indicated from audit were implemented.

Person Specification
Essential

• Previous experience in Middle Grade Orthopaedics.
• Significant clinical experience (SPR level or above) including Orthopaedic Surgery and Outpatients.
• Evidence of continuing Medical Education.
• Capable of Independent operating

Desirable

• Experience in all aspects of Orthopaedics & Traumatology

Skills
Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate, in relation to people who use Trust and other related services
• Knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights and the competencies appropriate to your role to support their diverse needs and human rights.
• Able to communicate effectively with them and with other staff to ensure that their care, treatment and support are not compromised.
• You have a good understanding of their communication, physical & emotional needs can identify their individual needs and preferences, their changing needs and recognise and promote their independence.
• Ability and willingness to teach trainees and other staff

Desirable

• Communications course
• Good IT Skills
• Research experience
• Formal training in teaching

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.