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Trust grade resident Doctor F2 - CT3 - Trauma and OrthopaedicsinBarnstapleinBarnstaplePUBLISHED WED 4 DEC 2024

Band Doctor - other: £42,008 to £61,825 a year  FIXEDTERM 
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Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustFollow Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Gain valuable experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics before pursuing core or specialty training.
Opportunity to create a bespoke rotation that aligns with individual career aspirations and potentially rotate into other departments like General Surgery, Urology, or Emergency Medicine.
Be part of an exceptional team dedicated to patient care at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Participate in hands-on training as a first surgical assistant, with opportunities to progress towards becoming an independent surgeon.
Access to continuous professional development, including educational sessions, clinical audits, and research opportunities.
Generous annual leave policy starting at 27 days plus bank holidays, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
Extensive range of staff benefits, including discounts, access to occupational health services, and a comprehensive NHS Pension scheme.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is offering one or possibly two Trust grade resident doctor positions at Foundation Year 2 or core surgical training equivalent levels in Trauma and Orthopaedics at North Devon District Hospital, with 6 to 8-month placements starting in December. These roles are intended for doctors seeking additional experience prior to applying for core or specialty training in surgical disciplines, with the potential for contract extensions and rotations into other specialties like General Surgery, Urology, or Emergency Medicine if available.

The responsibilities include participating in ward rounds, outpatient clinics, and operating sessions, managing perioperative patients, assisting in surgical procedures, supervising foundation doctors, and engaging in educational activities such as teaching and clinical audits. The trust emphasises professional development and offers flexible working arrangements, comprehensive benefits including paid annual leave, staff discounts, and access to occupational health services, all within a supportive and inclusive work environment.
Gain valuable experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics before pursuing core or specialty training.
Opportunity to create a bespoke rotation that aligns with individual career aspirations and potentially rotate into other departments like General Surgery, Urology, or Emergency Medicine.
Be part of an exceptional team dedicated to patient care at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Participate in hands-on training as a first surgical assistant, with opportunities to progress towards becoming an independent surgeon.
Access to continuous professional development, including educational sessions, clinical audits, and research opportunities.
Generous annual leave policy starting at 27 days plus bank holidays, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
Extensive range of staff benefits, including discounts, access to occupational health services, and a comprehensive NHS Pension scheme.

Here are 5 questions you could be asked if you apply for this job: Start practice interview...
1. Can you describe your experience in trauma and orthopaedics during your medical training?
2. Rationale: This question assesses the candidate's direct experience and understanding of the specialism.
3. Rationale: Understanding their clinical decision-making process is crucial for patient safety.
4. Rationale: This question evaluates problem-solving skills, resilience, and the ability to reflect on practice.
5. Rationale: This assesses commitment to ongoing professional development.
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1. Can you describe your experience in trauma and orthopaedics during your medical training?
2. *Rationale:* This question assesses the candidate's direct experience and understanding of the specialism.
3. *Rationale:* Understanding their clinical decision-making process is crucial for patient safety.
4. *Rationale:* This question evaluates problem-solving skills, resilience, and the ability to reflect on practice.
5. *Rationale:* This assesses commitment to ongoing professional development.
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Useful skills for a Trust grade resident Doctor F2 - CT3 - Trauma and Orthopaedics:
To work as a Trust Grade Resident Doctor at the F2 (Foundation Year 2) to CT3 (Core Training Year 3) levels in the UK, you will need to develop a range of medical, clinical, and interpersonal skills. Here are some of the essential skills and competencies required:
Clinical Skills:
1. Patient Assessment: Ability to perform thorough history taking and physical examinations.
2. Diagnosis and Management: Develop clinical reasoning skills to diagnose and manage common medical conditions.
3. Basic Life Support (BLS): Proficiency in resuscitation techniques and emergency care.
4. Procedural Skills: Competence in performing basic procedures such as venepuncture, cannulation, and suturing.
5. Medication Management: Knowledge of pharmacology, including safe prescribing practices and understanding drug interactions and side effects.
Professional Skills:
1. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
2. Communication Skills: Clear and effective communication with patients, relatives, and colleagues, including the ability to discuss sensitive issues.
3. Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks in a busy clinical environment.
4. Leadership Skills: Opportunities to lead a team, particularly in managing junior staff and coordinating patient care.
Knowledge Base:
1. Clinical Knowledge: A sound understanding of medical conditions, treatment options, and the healthcare system in the UK.
2. Guidelines and Protocols: Familiarity with local and national clinical guidelines and protocols, including those related to safeguarding and infection control.
Personal Attributes:
1. Resilience: Ability to cope with the pressures of a demanding work environment.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Show understanding and sensitive care towards patients and their families.
3. Professionalism: Maintain high standards of practice, ethics, and confidentiality.
Additional Competencies:
1. Reflective Practice: Ability to self-evaluate and learn from experiences, including feedback from others.
2. Continuous Learning: Commitment to ongoing education, including participation in training, audits, and clinical governance.
Adaptability:
1. Flexibility: Willingness to adapt to different clinical environments and changing circumstances.
2. Cultural Competency: Understanding and respecting the diversity of patients and their backgrounds.
IT Skills:
1. Electronic Patient Records (EPR): Proficiency in using electronic medical records systems for documentation and information retrieval.
 


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