Senior Locally Employed Doctor in Trauma and Orthopaedics

Job overview

To provide a clinical service in Orthopaedic Surgery, working closely with the Consultants and Clinical Assistants. The post holder will be accountable to the Lead Clinician.

The post-holder will have an on call element to their role.

A broad experience of general Trauma and Orthopaedics,  Practical experience in elective and trauma surgery will also be gained. Attendance at elective and fracture clinics, ward rounds and operating theatre lists provides an ideal environment for postgraduate training. Middle Grade and junior staff are regularly involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

Candidates must be eligible for their own GMC registration - MFT cannot support GMC Sponsorship for candidates who are offered permanent vacancies

Main duties of the job

• To, at all time, comply with the GMC requirements of a doctor

• To ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times

• To undertake duties as defined within an agreed job plan

• To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of Trust resources that you use an influence and professional accountable to the Medical Director.

• On Commencement ensure compliance with corporate and medical induction

• To participate in the Trusts statutory mandatory training programme

• To be responsible for the clinical management for in patients and outpatients under your care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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Diversity Matters  MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

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Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.