Junior Clinical Fellow
Job Description
Job summary
An exciting opportunity to come and work at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH) joining some of the UKs leading surgical teams delivering excellence in orthopaedics and neuro-musculoskeletal care.
RNOH Junior Clinical Fellowship+ posts are designed to provide a rounded experience for successful applicants; each with a strong clinical focus in addition to specialist non-clinical attachments that will be the envy of any portfolio.
Main duties of the job
JCF+ posts include but are not limited to:
JCF+ Medical Management & Leadership:
Supervised by the RNOH Medical Directorate and will include special project, attendance at relevant management committee meetings, Faculty of Medical Leadership Management
JCF+ Quality Improvement:
Supervised by Director of Improvement and will an intro to QI, special project with Improvement Team, human Factors training.
JCF+ Research and Innovation:
Supervised by the Head of the RNOH Research & Innovation Centre and will include special project, attendance at Research & Innovation Committee meetings, Critical Appraisal skills training, learn to write grant proposals
JCF+ Medical Education:
Supervised by the RNOH Medical Directorate and Director of Medical Education and will include attendance at the Medical Education Committee Meetings, supervision of journal club and teaching programmes + special project/course design/simulation training programme.
JCF+ Medical Information:
Supervised by RNOH Chief Medical Information Officer and will include experience of the various Digital Committees, MedTech project and Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration advisory/link role.
About us
- RatedGood by the CQC
- Two sites, one in central London and one in Stanmore - which has recently opened The Stanmore Building, a new, state-of-the-art inpatient facility
- Our Research and Innovation Centre works closely with our main academic partner, University College London
- Recognised as a centre of excellence, leading on national initiatives, such as theGetting It Right First Time (GIRFT)Programme
- Further major redevelopment underway across the Stanmore site - improving and modernising our facilities to maintain our position as the UK's leading centre for orthopaedic medicine
- In the NHS staff survey, over 90% of our staff were satisfied with the quality of care they are able to give to patients - the best result of any NHS Trust in the country
- Our staff also indicated that they had the best experience of appraisals as compared to all other NHS Trusts.
This is a great time to join us and play a critical role in the next stage of RNOH's journey to achieving an outstanding CQC rating.
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and offer a range of flexible working practices. Part-time and job share applications will be considered.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Job responsibilities
The JCF+ Doctors will be involved in the day to day care of the patients on the wards under the supervision of the Specialist Registrars and Consultants.
Key responsibilities will include the perioperative management of orthopaedic surgical patients. Successful applicants will work in one of four teams alongside Core Surgical Trainees and RNOH Foundation Equivalent Programme doctors.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- o2 years post Medical School experience i.e. Foundation Year 1 and 2 (or equivalent) completed
- oFull GMC Registration and licence to practice
- oCandidates should demonstrate experience and understanding of peri-operative assessment, common post-operative conditions and multi-disciplinary discharge to a community setting.
Desirable
- oAdvanced Life Support (ALS) or equivalent.
- oMRCS or equivalent
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- oCompetent in basic procedures, physical examination, history taking, infection control.
- oUnderstands current clinical issues in orthopaedics.
- oAware of own limitations, consults senior colleagues appropriately and knows when to ask for help.
- oUnderstands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection.
Desirable
- oKnowledge of UK health systems and practices including the relationship between primary and secondary care and inter professional relationships.
- oKnowledge of current issues in the NHS.
- oUnderstands the importance and impact of information systems in health care
Maintaining Clinical Competence
Essential
- oKeeps professional knowledge & skills up to date.
- oUnderstand the basic principles of Audit i.e. understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit in clinical practice.
Desirable
- oDemonstrates a critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition.
- oEvidence of participation in Audit.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oDemonstrates initiative, enthusiasm and common sense
- oRespects and promotes individual rights, interests, preferences, beliefs and cultures
- oAble to establish good working relations with patients, carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues.
- oAble to communicate clearly in written and spoken English e.g. able to write legible records
Desirable
- oUnderstand the responsibilities of being an employee of the NHS
- oEvidence of leadership qualities (not necessarily in medicine)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
Address
Stanmore
Brockley Hill
Stanmore
HA74LP
