Job summaryApplicants are invited for the post of the Hand and Wrist Surgery Fellow for a period of 12 months. Applications are welcomed from trainees that are in their final year who will CCT / CESR prior to the posts starting, although the post would commence only after completion of training.
The purpose of this fellowship is to produce hand and wrist surgeons who are well versed in the breadth and depth of the subspecialty. The fellows are expected to gain mutually complementary perspectives and skills from both Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeons and Plastic Surgeons, in the management of hand and wrist conditions.
Prior to the scheme being withdrawn nationally, our fellowship was recognised by the British Society for Surgery of the Hand (BSSH) as a Training Interface Group (TIG) Advanced Training Post in Hand Surgery, one of a small number of such posts nationally which BSSH regards as representing the pinnacle of hand surgery training in the UK.
Main duties of the jobCandidates for this post will be expected to demonstrate a keen interest in hand and wrist surgery.
The post will be supported primarily by 5 orthopaedic and 2 plastic surgery hand and wrist surgeons.
Clinical sessions will be held across all three main UHL sites, with additional sessions in the peripheral sites also an option. These will consist of trauma and elective hand clinics hosted by both parent specialties. The fellow will be trained and developed to run both supervised and independent operating theatre lists and out-patient clinics, and take lead roles in organising the MDTs and annual meetings (Hand Fracture, Soft Tissue, and microsurgery training courses). We believe this broad exposure will provide the fellow with the higher skills, techniques and treatment algorithms required to build upon in their future hand surgery careers.
We encourage fellows to sign up to the British (and/or European)hand diploma within the department, and will help facilitate additional tutorials within nearby units as required.
It will be assumed that, at the end of the appointment, the Fellow will obtain a consultant, or other comparable post, with a special responsibility for knee surgery. The expected period of the Fellow's appointment will be for twelve months.
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Job responsibilitiesKEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
To support and take joint responsibility for the clinical work of other members of the multidisciplinary team.
To teach undergraduates and post-graduate trainees and healthcare workers that rotate through the Department
To ensure that clinical practice is both effective and efficient and that appropriate monitoring of clinical care takes place by actively participating in audit.
To work with the CMG management team to ensure that services are delivered efficiently and reflect best practice with processes and governance to match.
To provide continuing responsibility for the care of the patients in their charge and for the proper organisation and functioning of their clinical practice.
To take responsibility for ensuring that critical clinical incidents, as defined in the Trusts Critical Incident Policy, are reported in a timely manner.
To undertake mandatory &statutory training as determined by the Trust and the CMG
Person SpecificationTraining and qulificationsEssential- GMC registration
- FRCS (Tr & Orth or Plastics)
- ATLS
Desirable- Broad logbook of hand and wrist surgery procedures performed
- Attendance at appropriate professional courses and conferences
ExperienceEssential- CCT/CESR in T&O or Plastic Surgery
- Basic hand & wrist surgery experience
Desirable- Experience of teaching/supervising junior colleagues
Analytical and judgement skillsEssential- To demonstrate appropriate analytical and judgement skills
SkillsEssential- Ability to perform the initial assessment and treatment of the common trauma and elective hand and wrist surgery conditions, particularly hand emergencies
- Supervised experience of the common hand and wrist surgery procedures (as specified in the TIG Quality Indicators)
Desirable- Independent (level 4 PBA) in performing the common hand and wrist surgery index procedures
Communication & Relationship SkillsEssential- Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
Desirable- Self-motivated individual Positive attitude
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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 (Opens in a new tab).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 (Opens in a new tab).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
