Senior Clinical Fellow

About The Role

Clifton Park Hospital (CPH) is an independent sector elective orthopaedic hospital in York, expected to deliver over 5000 procedures annually, over 2000 of which being hip and knee procedures for NHS and private patients.

For over 17 years higher surgical trainees including many SpRs and post CCT fellows have gained excellent training experience with our Consultants as part of their Higher Surgical Training.

This new fixed term (6-12 month) full-time post, available immediately, will provide similar experience as well as opportunity for independent operating. It is specifically designed to give specialist surgical experience prior to taking up a consultant post.

The Senior Clinical Fellow, will work at senior middle grade level with appropriate levels of supervision from named senior Consultant specialist surgeons undertaking high volumes of Orthopaedic procedures.

The postholder's timetable will be tailored to their career aims, working with the teams which can provide optimum clinical and operative experience for their needs. All aspects of soft tissue and arthroplasty knee surgery are undertaken, all types of primary and revision hip surgery also. Should the successful appointee wish to work in one predominant area, this would be easy to arrange.

There is, therefore, the opportunity to gain experience in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of hip and knee pathology, with involvement in the whole orthopaedic patient pathway from initial out-patient consultation, pre-operative and post-operative care through to discharge and follow-up care of patients.

Although the post is not primarily a research post, the postholder may participate in the established research programmes aiming for at least one research publication and/or presentation during their tenure.

Key core competency goals will be agreed and an educational contract signed by the post holder and their Supervisor on appointment.

The position is for 40 hours a week, including time for CPD. A part time position would also be considered. There is no on call or out of hours commitment.

About You

With a current GMC registration you will have completed or be working towards FRCS (Tr and Orth) and be committed to your own continuing medical education and professional development. You will be competent and involved in clinical governance, audit and be a good team player who is ready to be flexible and willing to meet the needs of the service and colleagues. Quality improvement is an important factor and we welcome innovation and enthusiasm in developing a high-quality service for our patients.

The team at Clifton Park Hospital strives for excellence and innovation and is developing day-case major arthroplasty pathways with adherence to GIRFT ideals. It is looking for an individual with an unfaltering dedication to quality and who is determined to provide the best possible care for its patients, aligning with the Ramsay Healthcare's motto 'People Caring for People'.

You will need to have:-

• Medical degree or equivalent.
• GMC registration.
• Completion of or working towards FRCS (Orthopaedics) or equivalent.
• Intermediate Life Support
• Competent with basic primary total hip & knee replacement & basic arthroscopic knee surgery
• 6 years' postgraduate training with at least 5 years' in a relevant specialty training programme or equivalent experience and competencies
• 3 years' substantive experience above ST3 level in Trauma & Orthopaedics

Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent upon skills and qualifications
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Life Assurance and other employee benefits
• Ongoing training and development
• Free parking and subsidised staff restaurant

About Us

As a dedicated orthopaedic unit and commitment to becoming a specialist centre of excellence, the hospital has recently opened a state-of-the-art day procedure unit with third operating theatre to

Clifton Park Hospital Ltd. is a joint venture between Ramsay Health Care UK and North Yorkshire Orthopaedic Specialists (NYOS) is a group of specialist Consultant Orthopaedic surgeons all working or have worked for the NHS Trust in York.

Ramsay Health Care UK is an established global hospital group with over 50 years' experience, well respected within the healthcare industry and one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England.

Please contact Sandra Donoghue, Hospital Director by email at sandra.donoghue@ramsayhealth.co.uk or by telephone on 01904 464550 if you would like to discuss the position further. Lead Consultants will also be available to advise accordingly.

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