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Salary Applications are invited for the posts of Clinical Fellow (ST 3 and above level) in Trauma and Orthopaedics at The Royal Cornwall Hospital
We have 3 posts available. 1 post with a focus on trauma experience and 2 research posts, which are 60% clinical with a focus on trauma and 40% research. The two research fellows share an on-call slot on the rota giving a 50% on-call commitment. These posts are ideally suited to people looking to develop and obtain an ST3 post as many previous fellows have been successful
Royal Cornwall Hospital is based across three sites, with the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro being the main DGH, with two further hospitals, St Michael’s Hospital in Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital, in Penzance. The trauma service is delivered at Royal Cornwall Hospital and orthopaedic elective surgery is undertaken at St Michael’s Hospital. In addition to working on your own projects, research posts support an array of NIHR-approved RCTs and so develop a thorough and CV-enhancing understanding of research within a nationwide context.
Trauma and Orthopaedics undertake approximately 5,500 elective operations per year, treat circa 2,700 trauma patients, and see approximately 13,700 new out-patients and 32,000 follow-up patients.
General Duties and Responsibilities of the Post
Provision with colleagues of service to the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department.
Cover for colleagues’ annual leave and other authorized absences.
Any responsibility that relates to a special interest.
Involvement in research if applicable.
The post-holder must at all times carry out his/her duties with due regard to the Trust’s Equal Opportunities Policy. A responsibility to ensure that all colleagues and patients receive the same treatment, care, and attention, regardless of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, age, sexuality, or disability.
A responsibility to work co-operatively with colleagues and to respect and value their contribution to patient/client care.
The unit has a good reputation for supporting its non-training grade doctors and many of our previous trust doctors and Clinical Fellows have gone on to successfully apply for specialty training posts. There is regular departmental teaching and the unit has strong links with the research department and is involved with a number of national multicentre studies with opportunities for junior doctor involvement.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael’s Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.
The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.
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Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed.
