Job summary
This post is to join our Trauma department for a fixed term 12 month contract with opportunity to extend only for 1 Year, subject to agreement from both parties.

The SCF will be responsible for the day to day management of patients on the Trauma ward, maintain regular contact with the on call General Surgery consultant (and other speciality consultants where required), liaises closely with them about the management plan for each patient.

Main duties of the job
The SCF will be expected to cooperate with, instruct, teach and supervise other doctors of the Firm at SpR, JCF, SHO, F1/F2 level in their clinical work and audit activity of the unit. The Department is proactively involved with student teaching and regular student teaching is mandatory for the SCF.

The post-holder is expected to bring along a genuine interest in Major Trauma Surgery, its clinical practice, the diagnosis and therapy of rare and complex disease, and surgical practice.

About us
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Job responsibilities
The principal responsibilities of the Senior Clinical Fellow will be the day to day management of the Trauma / General Surgery Emergency surgical in-patients.

Specific clinical objectives

• To be resident on-site and share in the immediate (<5min of arrival) triage and assessment of critical major trauma patients and to undertake immediate lifesaving surgery
• To be integral part of the resuscitation team
• To assist the Consultant (General) Trauma Surgeon or any other sub speciality surgeon in the process of decision making, transfer to theatres, and phase I emergency surgery
• To attend the daily general surgical hand-over meeting from 7:30 to 8:00 am in order to be informed of any overnight problems with Major trauma/ Emergency Surgery patients
• To participate in daily ITU/HDU and trauma ward rounds as key surgical communicator
• To participate in the daily morning trauma meeting and to put into action any surgical plans resulting hereof
• To provide surgical continuity of care for all major trauma patients including performance/assistance in delayed emergency procedures
• To be responsible for the day to day management of patients on the Trauma ward, maintains regular contact with the on call General Surgery consultant (and other specialty consultants where required), liaises closely with them about the management plan for each patient.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MRCP or equivalent.
• Registerable medical qualification.

Desirable

• ATLS

Registration
Essential

• Full registration with GMC/GDC with License to Practice.

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Experience in day to day organisation of [General surgery] services in a busy Teaching Hospital

Desirable

• Specialist Trauma/ Emergency Surgical Experience

Research and audit
Essential

• Understanding of principles of medical audit

Desirable

• Undertaken audit projects
• Involvement in research project(s)

Teaching
Essential

• Willing to teach and instruct on all levels

Desirable

• Experience of undergraduate teaching

Skills and Competencies
Essential

• Desire to continue personal development
• Effective communicator, able to work in a close-kit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff
• Familiarity with IT and general computer skills
• Professional attitude towards work; reliability, good record of attendance and tiny personal appearance

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.