Junior Research Fellow

The successful candidates must hold GMC registration. MRCS or equivalent is also desirable. The post is suitable for individuals wishing to expand their Orthopaedic experience. The post holder must be able to demonstrate flexibility and have the ability to work as part of an effective team, whilst maintaining high quality patient care.

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to equal opportunities and operates a no smoking policy. The trust reserves the right to close the job advertisement, when sufficient applications have been received and therefore all candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible.

he writing of grant applications

The applications for both ethical and HRA approvals

Experimental design

The carrying out of the research which may include basic science laboratory work, data analysis and clinical research work.

The writing up of research findings and submission to journals for publication or presentation at national or international conferences.

Undertaking research training as required by the work involved in.

The admission and treatment of emergency admissions received from other hospitals.

Clerking (i.e., full history and examination) and day to day management of the inpatients for whom you are responsible.

Arrangement, follow up and follow through investigations such as blood tests, X-rays and ECGs.

Investigation and management of tertiary referral patients.

Practical procedures e.g., Insertion of venflons, catheters, nasogastric tubes etc.

Documentation of patients progress in the hospital notes.

Obtaining consent for procedures (when appropriate).

Carrying cardiac arrest bleep and acting as member of resuscitation team.

Preparing patients for surgery, preparing theatre lists and on occasion assisting with procedures in theatre.

Safe and cost-effective prescribing.

Close liaison with other members of the team and your Consultant, Registrars, GP trainees, Fellows and Nurses concerning care of your patients.

Communication with patients, relatives, nurses, GPs and other colleagues.

Handover of patient information between shifts.

Referral of patients to other teams.

Discharge notification.

Death certification.

Other

Reading and applying appropriate Trust policies and local guidelines and SOPs for the management of patients

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.

Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.

The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.

The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.

If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.

Qualifications & Training

Essential: - GMC Registration; - ATLS, ALS or equivalent

Desirable: - MRCS or equivalent

Experience

Essential: - Completion of Foundation level competencies or equivalent

Desirable: - Evidence of previous participation in research; - Interest in organising Audit

Skills & Knowledge

Essential: - Understanding the principles of Audit; - Experience of Audit; - Experience of Management

Personal Qualities

Other Job Requirements

Essential: - Priority access applies to this training post in line with current UK medical training prioritisation legislation