Clinical Fellow

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is home to the East Midlands Sarcoma Service, providing specialist tertiary care for patients with musculoskeletal tumours and metastatic bone disease. This Clinical Fellow post offers an excellent opportunity to develop advanced clinical and surgical skills within a high-volume, nationally recognised orthopaedic oncology service.

Working closely with the consultant orthopaedic oncology surgeons and the wider multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will gain experience in the assessment, investigation and management of primary bone and soft tissue sarcomas, benign musculoskeletal tumours and metastatic bone disease. There will be opportunities to participate in complex limb salvage surgery, reconstruction, arthroplasty and the management of acute orthopaedic oncology patients.

The post holder will undertake a combination of supervised and independent outpatient clinics, elective operating lists, inpatient ward care and multidisciplinary team working. They will attend and contribute to the weekly East Midlands Sarcoma MDT and Sarcoma Triage MDT, supporting the coordination and delivery of specialist patient care across the region.

As experience develops, the successful candidate will be expected to undertake increasing levels of independent clinical practice appropriate to their competencies, while continuing to receive consultant mentorship and supervision. The role also includes responsibility for the day-to-day management of inpatients, supervision of junior doctors where appropriate, and participation in the departmental on-call and weekend rota as required.

The department has a strong academic and research profile, and the successful candidate will be encouraged to participate in research, audit and quality improvement projects, with opportunities to present work at national and international meetings and contribute to peer-reviewed publications. Teaching of undergraduate medical students, junior doctors and allied health professionals is an integral part of the role.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria

• MBBS or Equivalent
• Full GMC Registration
• Fully accredited for higher specialist training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date.
• MRCP/MRCS or equivalent Current BLS certificate

Desirable criteria

• Higher degree eg MSc MD, PhD or equivalent
• Member of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations

Experience

Essential criteria

• Fully trained in Trauma and Elective Orthopaedic Surgery

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest, with peer reviewed publications in orthopaedic surgery

Communication and relationship skills

Essential criteria

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues.

Desirable criteria

• High standard of presentation both written and verbal.

Planning and organisation skills

Essential criteria

• An interest in research
• Experience of, and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduates

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of participation in audit projects
• Published Audit

Audit/Quality Improvement

Essential criteria

• Participation in a quality improvement programme
• Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

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