Job summary
Employer heading
Shoulder Research Fellowship
NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 4 (MT04/05)
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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has opened and we are inviting applications for a 12 month, fixed term/secondment Shoulder Research Fellowship, interested in working within the Wrightington Upper Limb Unit. Wrightington Hospital's status as a Centre of Excellence in the treatment of musculo-skeletal disease has its origins in the seminal work of Professor Sir John Charnley, who pioneered hip replacement surgery involving the techniques of low-friction arthroplasty and also innovative advances to counter post-operative infection. Wrightington's reputation for excellence attracts highly talented Consultants. Trauma and Orthopaedics has achieved surgical hub accreditation by the GIRFT programme, meaning Wrightington Hospital has been nationally recognised in a range of criteria for meeting top clinical and operational standards, and is a visible marker of excellent quality, as well as being the Greater Manchester hub for orthopaedics.
Main duties of the job
The post is to work under the supervision of Professor Monga, and to provide an opportunity for dedicated research and training in research methodology. This post is designed for a Trainee committed to understanding the clinical research methodology. It would be suitable both for trainees aspiring to achieve a training rotation and also for those who are already in a training rotation, who wish to commit an intercalated year, and be involved in research.
- Produce quarterly report
- Outpatient clinic sessions 1 or 2 sessions
- Meet milestones set out by supervisors
- Written reports
- Attend and participate in teaching programme
- Present research
We are committed to achieving a high-quality service delivery and can offer a supportive and training focused environment, within a friendly team.
Working for our organisation
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values ‘the WWL Way’.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MBChB, MBBS or equivalent
- Full registration with GMC with licence to practice
Desirable criteria
- MRCS or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
- Basic Surgical Training
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in upper limb
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- T&O Curriculum
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good Communicator
- Team Player
- Ability to keep good clinical records
- Ability to set priorities in face of conflicting demands
Additional
Essential criteria
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Prof. Puneet Monga
- Job title
- Consultant Orthopaedic Shoulder Surgeon
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01257 256233
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