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A Vacancy at North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust.

Applicants are invited to apply for the Trust Doctor in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery at North Middlesex University Hospital in North London.

The successful candidate will undertake both trauma and elective work, joining along with 9x Consultants, 2x Associate Specialists, 9x Specialty Doctors, 3x Specialist Registrars, 4x Foundation Year 2's, 4x Trust Doctors , and 2x Foundation Year 1 Doctors.

The post holder will be expected to provide SHO grade cover on a rotational shift basis throughout T&0 and Urology ; and, participate in the on-call SHO rota. Expected to supervise the FY1s in service delivery, inpatients, and day services. And, provide a rapid response to A&E to facilitate the 4 hour trolley-wait target – during the on call shift will be available solely for emergency duties.

The department is a well-functioning and cohesive unit that provides essential services to the local population consistent with its... location in a District General Hospital. There is an approximate 50:50 split between Trauma and Elective work. The hospital does not receive multiple or serious trauma cases as those are moved directly to the specialised trauma centres in the Trauma network. We see approximately 150 fracture necks of femur and the majority of our remaining trauma work comprises isolated femoral, tibial, forearm, upper arm and ankle fractures. The department refers suspected tumours to the Unit at RNOH, Stanmore. Spinal problems with neural issues are referred to the Royal London. We work closely with our Radiology colleagues through weekly MDTs on Wednesdays (1230).

· Provide Junior doctor cover on a rotational shift basis throughout trauma and orthopaedic surgery.• On-call is 1:10 with cross cover with urology.

· Supervise FY1s and FY2s in service delivery, in outpatients, inpatients, and day services.· Provide a rapid response to A&E to facilitate the 4 hour trolley-wait target· Undertake outpatient clinics and operating theatre lists as directed by the consultants.· Participate in the Clinical Governance and Risk Assessment process.· Offer a commitment to both postgraduate and undergraduate Orthopaedic Surgery training within the hospital.· Work with the multidisciplinary team.· Take part in the care of patients attending the department, including examination, investigation, diagnosis and treatment.· Liaise with staff of other departments.· Maintain legible records.· Assist in the audit of various aspects of work under the direction of the Audit lead.· Recognize their own limitations and seek advice from the Consultants in their management of patients.· Perform related duties as required, including additional duties arising exceptionally from occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances, and duties essential for the continuity of patient care.Other duties as directed by the Consultant in Charge including being deployed flexibly

This advert closes on Tuesday 12 Nov 2024

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