Trust Doctor (eqv to ST8+) in Paediatric Orthopaedics and Trauma

Job overview

We are looking for 2 Fellows in Paediatric Orthopaedics and Trauma. You will be based at the Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel. You will be joining a large department of consultant orthopaedic surgeons, of which 5 have a Paediatric Orthopaedic interest, one of whom is half-time. Current elective and trauma facilities are centred at the Royal London in a brand new hospital, which opened in March 2012 with world-class facilities.

You must hold full registration with the General Medical Council and preferably be on the Specialist Registrar or within 3 months of obtaining CCT. lnformal discussions are encouraged and you are invited to Manoj Ramachandran, Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon (Lead for Paediatric Orthopaedics and Trauma) on [email protected]

Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment

Main duties of the job

To contribute to the provision of a comprehensive and efficient paediatric trauma and orthopaedic surgical service. To provide evidence-based care for all inpatients and outpatients and to work flexibly to the prescribed rota to support the service, including inpatient and outpatient duties. To have regard at all times to the clinical and quality standards set out in the NHS Plan, Your Guide to the NHS, and purchaser agreements. To participate fully in the management of the Department and to liaise closely with the Lead Clinicians for Paediatric Orthopaedics and of Orthopaedics and Trauma, General Manager and Clinical Director. The post holder may be required to carry out other duties in emergencies and unforeseen circumstances. The duties outlined are not definite and may be changed in accordance with needs of the service requiring the post holder to be cooperative and flexible.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities of this role.

Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.