Trust Grade Doctor in Trauma and Orthopaedics

Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust (LTHT), Leeds (United Kingdom) has developed new, high quality and exciting posts primarily for trainees who have successfully completed their CT2 placements (post MRCA and post core training or equivalent) and wish to complete a Specialty Surgical Training in Trauma and Orthopaedics equivalent. These posts offer a unique opportunity for applicants to develop their surgical skills and knowledge in Trauma and Orthopaedics alongside experience in other areas such as research and quality/service improvement. Our posts combine education and career development with practical patient-facing care., The Fellowship has a duration of 24 months and the post holder will rotate every 6 months to a different subspecialty in Trauma and Orthopaedics. On completion of the training program the post holder will have met the requirement in those subspecialties., The post holder will work with a team of surgeons to provide inpatient care for both trauma and elective patients. Excellent training opportunities are available in clinic and theatre as well as a vast exposure to acute trauma. Successful candidates will be allocated an educational supervisor to help guide their career aspirations, maximise educational opportunities and will have the opportunity to access medical expertise in a wide variety of disciplines. The ST3+ post holder will contribute to the on calls and will be on a 24 hour partial shift, on the third tier supporting the FY1/2, and CT1/2 doctors.

This service will include:

Fracture Clinics

Trauma and Elective Orthopaedic surgery

Weekend Hip lists

Ward rounds and patient reviews

Support to FY1/2, and ST1/2 doctors.

Full in house educational and clinical supervision and mentoring package

Access to participate in on-going departmental research and audit presentations.

Opportunities to teach undergraduates

Access to clinical governance meetings.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is a leading healthcare institution, excelling in patient care, teaching and research. We provide Trauma and Orthopaedic services from two sites within Leeds. All trauma is admitted to the Leeds General Infirmary and elective work is undertaken at Chapel Allerton Hospital, approximately 3 miles from the Infirmary. The Trust Grade Doctor will be expected to work at both sites.