Job summary
- Main area
- Major Trauma
- Grade
- MN37
- Contract
- 6 months (Fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Job ref
- 259-MED7276209RLH-A
- Employer
- Barts Health NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal London Hopsital
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £47,524 - £64,288 Per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
Employer heading

Trust Doctor in Major Trauma (ST3 - ST8)
MN37
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Job overview
Barts Health NHS Trust has a vision to be a high performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London
and beyond.
The newly established senior clinical fellow post in Major Trauma Surgery is an exciting opportunity for post CCT surgeons to hone their management and leadership skills in on of Europe’s leading Major Trauma Centres.
The Major Trauma Centre at the Royal London Hospital covers north-east London and is one London's four major trauma centres. We are also home to the London Air Ambulance.
The post holder will work alongside their colleagues in Major Trauma, under the supervision of the Major Trauma Consultants, to care for those patients with significant trauma.
6 MONTH YEAR POSTING (POST EXTENDABLE)
Main duties of the job
The post holder will mainly work in a pre-assigned schedule within the Royal London Major Trauma Service. The post is intended to equip suitably trained post CCT or equivalent surgeons with the skill-set to take up a consultant level appointment. Applications are not restricted to trainees and we welcome interest from senior clinicians wishing to experience Trauma Care in the UK.
Working for our organisation
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.
Please view the attachment below.
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- The applicant must have achieved a primary medical qualification as recognised by the General Medical Council (GMC) and have current Full Registration with the GMC
- FRCS (or equivalent)
- Current ATLS certification (or equivalent)
- Eligible for registration with the GMC
Desirable criteria
- CCT/CESR
- Previous experience in acute care (emergency medicine, surgery, or critical care)
Clinical experience
Essential criteria
- Four years satisfactory higher surgical training (or equivalent) in general/vascular surgery
- Previous exposure to Major Trauma caseload
Clinical Skills
Essential criteria
- Experience of clinical risk management
- Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach
- Experience and ability to work in multi professional teams
- Evidence for surgical logbook or exposure to operative surgery
Desirable criteria
- Attended specialty relevant trauma skills courses (e.g. DSTC, DSTC etc)
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Shows knowledge of evidence-informed practice
- Shows awareness of own limitations
- Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness in and outside specialty
Organisation & Planning
Essential criteria
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to organise oneself & own work
- Active personal involvement in related audit involving closing the loop
- Experience of leadership
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of NHS Major Trauma Networks, Trauma System Peer Review, TARN and quality indicators
Teaching Skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of teaching experience
- Enthusiasm for teaching; exposure to different groups / teaching methods
Desirable criteria
- Education qualification
- ATLS or European Trauma Course Instructor, EMSB Instructor
Academic / Research
Essential criteria
- Evidence of research experience and data interpretation
Desirable criteria
- MSc
- MD / MPhil
- PhD
- Research experience, presentations, publications, prizes and honours in Major Trauma
- Paper / presentation at a national or international meeting or published in a peer review journal relating to Major Trauma
Language & communication skills
Essential criteria
- The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in paragraph 22 of the GMC’s Good Medical Practice (2006)
Attributes - The applicant must demonstrate:
Essential criteria
- an understanding of the importance of the patient as the central focus of care
- the ability to prioritise tasks and information appropriately
- an understanding of the importance of working effectively with others
- the ability to communicate effectively with both colleagues and patients
- initiative and the ability to deal effectively with pressure and/or challenge
- an understanding of the principles of equality and diversity
Probity
Essential criteria
- The applicant must demonstrate appropriate professional behaviour, i.e. integrity, honesty, confidentiality as set out in the GMC’s Good Medical Practice (2006).
- The applicant must have criminal records clearance at the appropriate level subject to prevailing UK legislation.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Felicity Callow
- Job title
- Service Delivery Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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