Job responsibilities

See Job Description for further details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies which is payable to the DBS Service.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application.

Qualifications and Skills

Essential

• MB BS (or equivalent)
• Evidence of career progression towards a higher degree.
• Full GMC registration with a current licence to practice
• Previous experience of working within the NHS at F1/ST1/ST2 level

Desirable

• MRCS
• Previous experience in Orthopaedics within the NHS
• Attendance at relevant course(s) e.g. ALS, ALERT

Clinical Experience and Effectiveness

Essential

• Competent in basic clinical procedures e.g. CPR, infection control, physical examination, history taking etc
• Able to prioritise clinical need
• Aware of own limitations, consults senior colleagues appropriately and knows when to ask for help
• Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
• Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit in clinical practice
• Understands the principles of clinical governance - ensures patients are not put at risk
• Understands the importance of working effectively in teams

Desirable

• Knowledge of UK health systems, practices and values and awareness of current issues in the NHS
• Computer literate
• Understands the importance and impact of information systems in health care

Teaching & Training Experience

Essential

• Keeps professional knowledge and skills up to date
• Understands the basic principles of audit and research

Desirable

• Demonstrates a critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition
• Contributes to teaching and learning of others in a clinical setting

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
• Ability to build rapport & work with others

Desirable

• Understands the responsibilities of being an employee in the NHS
• Evidence of communication skills
• Experience of working in teams

Probity

Essential

• Takes responsibility for own actions, demonstrates respect for the rights of all
• Demonstrates awareness of ethical principles, safety, confidentiality & consent
• Aware of importance of being the patients' advocate

Desirable

• Aware of clinical governance & responsibilities of an NHS employee

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience
• Punctuality, attendance, sense of responsibility
• Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances

Desirable

• Other work experience/ outside interests

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).