• Job Description

  Req#: C9298-MED-763?language=en&page=293&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  An exciting opportunity has arisen for the right candidate to commence the Senior Trauma Fellowship at the Leeds General Infirmary working under Professor Peter Giannoudis. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified trainees.

  The post holder will join the Trauma team at LGI under the direct supervision of Professor Giannoudis as well as our established cohort of Consultant Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeons. Our 12 Major Trauma and 14 Trauma consultants have a wealth of national and international experience. This post will help to prepare the successful candidate for their consultant post.

  The successful applicant will receive advanced clinical and surgical training in all aspects of orthopaedic trauma surgery. Leeds Major Trauma Centre is based at Leeds General Infirmary; is one of the largest MTCs in volume of cases it treats per year (over 2,000 TARN eligible cases over the last year), and top performing centres in most key performance indicators

  Main duties of the job

  The post holder will provide support to the Trauma team and ensure resilience and appropriate response to complex orthopaedic trauma. You will therefore contribute to the service in its pursuit to provide the best levels of care for patients and become the best Trauma centre in the country.

  In addition, they will be expected to take part in research studies as appropriate and help with the departmental audit and database. Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching will also be required. The trauma fellow will also take and organise tertiary referrals and take a role in the delivery of the Trauma injury clinic.

  For Further information about this post please contact:

  Professor Peter Giannoudis on 0113 39 22750

  Ms Emma Snowden - Business Manager - 0113 3922771

  About us

  TRAUMA AND RELATED SERVICES

  The CSU brings together the core services providing Trauma and Orthopaedics, Major Trauma, Paediatric Trauma and Orthopaedics, Vascular Surgery, Plastic Surgery and Paediatric Plastic Surgery.

  LEEDS MAJOR TRAUMA CENTRE (MTC) SERVICE

  Leeds General Infirmary opened as a level 1 trauma centre on 2nd April 2013. Due to its regional remit it provides responsibility of care to a population of almost 3 million. The support encompasses all aspects of trauma care included attendance at trauma calls, co-ordination and prioritisation of patient care, and emergency admissions as well as emergency operating. The service was recently rewarded as the second busiest in England and also produced the second-best quality outcomes within the country (as per TARN data).

  Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

  Details

  Date posted

  04 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  £70,425 a year

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  12 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  C9298-MED-763

  Job locations

  Leeds General Infirmary

  Great George Street

  Leeds

  LS1 3EX

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  LEEDS MAJOR TRAUMA CENTRE (MTC) SERVICE

  Through the West Yorkshire Major Trauma Network, the MTC serves patients across the region from incident to rehabilitation. Each morning the team has a Multi-disciplinary team meeting to discuss all major trauma patients within the hospital. Throughout the day the MTC receives acute admissions from around the region. Our Major Trauma Nurse specialists co-ordinate the care of our patients as soon as they come through the door into the emergency department. They then follow the patient pathway through the different levels of care that are required supporting both the patient and their relatives up until and beyond discharge.

  The Network was established in 2013 to bring together Major Trauma Care across West Yorkshire and is a collaboration between ourselves and five Trauma Units in other hospitals in the region. This ensures all patients that require major trauma services have access to the right level of care at the right time, in the right environment.

  We have invested a further £8m over the years to enhance facilities, including the creation of a dedicated MTC ward and theatre, and enhanced staffing.

  As well as being the second largest MTC in the country we have consistently remained in the top three for outcomes. Over the last three years, Leeds MTC has been leading the way nationally in the management of major limb trauma requiring combined plastic and orthopaedic surgery which is a huge achievement.

  The department is supported by Trauma co-ordinators, Major Trauma Case Managers, and clinical nurse specialists and a large rehabilitation team led by rehabilitation Fellows.

  Leeds General Infirmary has 3 orthogeriatric wards, one major trauma-polytrauma ward, one trauma ward, one paediatric ward including 2 paediatric HDU beds, and an eight bedded HOBs ward shared with plastic surgery. There are 2 trauma theatres running all day lists and one major trauma-polytrauma theatre. All trauma outpatients are seen in a dedicated fracture clinic with supporting radiology facilities and the A&E Department are on the ground floor of the same building.

  All orthopaedic trauma patients are admitted to the Leeds General Infirmary. Particular specialist services provided are pelvic and acetabular reconstruction, spinal injuries, open fractures, post injury limb reconstruction and complex fracture work. There is a specific interest in polytrauma and many peripheral trauma units refer most of their multiple injured patients straight to Leeds General Infirmary on day one.

  This post is designed to support this well-established trauma service. The referral base is continuing to develop and grow and forms the basis of the new Trauma Centre at Leeds General Infirmary.

  Junior Medical Staff

  Within Major Trauma and General Trauma and Orthopaedics there are 20 SpR Drs from ST3-ST8 providing support on a registrar rota. Fifteen are supported through the Yorkshire deanery and a further five are Trust Grade Registrar posts. The CT rota of ten is comprised of three deanery trainees and seven trust grade Drs within the service establishment.

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

  Please see Person Specification & Job description

  DUTIES OF THE POST AND LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY

  To participate in all weekly activities of the department, including; the morning trauma meeting, ward rounds, outpatient clinics, theatre sessions and research meetings. In addition, such activities are expected to be covered as:

  Ward management

  Dressings clinics

  Post-operative intensive care

  Discharge letters

  Discussions with relatives

  Initiation/change of treatment

  TEACHING AND RESEARCH/STUDY AND TRAINING

  Teaching

  Regular undergraduate and post graduate teaching. Weekly teaching of the foundation year doctors, the ST1-2 (CST)s, the ST3+ trainees, the multidisciplinary Major Trauma team and allied health professionals.

  Research

  Facilities are available for clinical research and laboratory facilities can be arranged for special purposes. It is anticipated that the post holder will participate in a number of clinical research projects during this appointment. Research time may be incorporated into the job plan for these posts, subject to discussion and the individual personal development needs of the applicant.

  Please see Job description for further information

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  LEEDS MAJOR TRAUMA CENTRE (MTC) SERVICE

  Through the West Yorkshire Major Trauma Network, the MTC serves patients across the region from incident to rehabilitation. Each morning the team has a Multi-disciplinary team meeting to discuss all major trauma patients within the hospital. Throughout the day the MTC receives acute admissions from around the region. Our Major Trauma Nurse specialists co-ordinate the care of our patients as soon as they come through the door into the emergency department. They then follow the patient pathway through the different levels of care that are required supporting both the patient and their relatives up until and beyond discharge.

  The Network was established in 2013 to bring together Major Trauma Care across West Yorkshire and is a collaboration between ourselves and five Trauma Units in other hospitals in the region. This ensures all patients that require major trauma services have access to the right level of care at the right time, in the right environment.

  We have invested a further £8m over the years to enhance facilities, including the creation of a dedicated MTC ward and theatre, and enhanced staffing.

  As well as being the second largest MTC in the country we have consistently remained in the top three for outcomes. Over the last three years, Leeds MTC has been leading the way nationally in the management of major limb trauma requiring combined plastic and orthopaedic surgery which is a huge achievement.

  The department is supported by Trauma co-ordinators, Major Trauma Case Managers, and clinical nurse specialists and a large rehabilitation team led by rehabilitation Fellows.

  Leeds General Infirmary has 3 orthogeriatric wards, one major trauma-polytrauma ward, one trauma ward, one paediatric ward including 2 paediatric HDU beds, and an eight bedded HOBs ward shared with plastic surgery. There are 2 trauma theatres running all day lists and one major trauma-polytrauma theatre. All trauma outpatients are seen in a dedicated fracture clinic with supporting radiology facilities and the A&E Department are on the ground floor of the same building.

  All orthopaedic trauma patients are admitted to the Leeds General Infirmary. Particular specialist services provided are pelvic and acetabular reconstruction, spinal injuries, open fractures, post injury limb reconstruction and complex fracture work. There is a specific interest in polytrauma and many peripheral trauma units refer most of their multiple injured patients straight to Leeds General Infirmary on day one.

  This post is designed to support this well-established trauma service. The referral base is continuing to develop and grow and forms the basis of the new Trauma Centre at Leeds General Infirmary.

  Junior Medical Staff

  Within Major Trauma and General Trauma and Orthopaedics there are 20 SpR Drs from ST3-ST8 providing support on a registrar rota. Fifteen are supported through the Yorkshire deanery and a further five are Trust Grade Registrar posts. The CT rota of ten is comprised of three deanery trainees and seven trust grade Drs within the service establishment.

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

  Please see Person Specification & Job description

  DUTIES OF THE POST AND LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY

  To participate in all weekly activities of the department, including; the morning trauma meeting, ward rounds, outpatient clinics, theatre sessions and research meetings. In addition, such activities are expected to be covered as:

  Ward management

  Dressings clinics

  Post-operative intensive care

  Discharge letters

  Discussions with relatives

  Initiation/change of treatment

  TEACHING AND RESEARCH/STUDY AND TRAINING

  Teaching

  Regular undergraduate and post graduate teaching. Weekly teaching of the foundation year doctors, the ST1-2 (CST)s, the ST3+ trainees, the multidisciplinary Major Trauma team and allied health professionals.

  Research

  Facilities are available for clinical research and laboratory facilities can be arranged for special purposes. It is anticipated that the post holder will participate in a number of clinical research projects during this appointment. Research time may be incorporated into the job plan for these posts, subject to discussion and the individual personal development needs of the applicant.

  Please see Job description for further information

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • MB ChB or equivalent
  • ATLS
  • MRCS
  • FRCS (Tr & Orth) or equivalent
  • AO Basic course or equivalent

  Desirable

  • DOrth /ALS/ AO advanced course /Advanced Pelvic and Acetabulum Reconstruction Course - Please refer to Person Specification to complete this section

  Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills

  Essential

  • Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research. Please refer to Person Specification to complete this section
  • Research and audit skills: - Evidence of relevant academic Please refer to Person Specification to complete this section
  • Management - Understanding of current issues in the NHS. Please refer to Person Specification to complete this section

  Clinical Experience and Career Progression

  Essential

  • Five years experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences - Please refer to Person Specification to complete this sectio
  • More than 5 years experience of Orthopaedic Surgery at SpR (ST5+) leve and evidence of achievement- Please refer to Person Specification to complete this section

  Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills

  Essential

  • Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date - Please refer to Person Specification to complete this sectio
  • Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK - Please refer to Person Specification to complete this sectio
  • Eligibility to work in the UK

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • MB ChB or equivalent
  • ATLS
  • MRCS
  • FRCS (Tr & Orth) or equivalent
  • AO Basic course or equivalent

  Desirable

  • DOrth /ALS/ AO advanced course /Advanced Pelvic and Acetabulum Reconstruction Course - Please refer to Person Specification to complete this section

  Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills

  Essential

  • Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research. Please refer to Person Specification to complete this section
  • Research and audit skills: - Evidence of relevant academic Please refer to Person Specification to complete this section
  • Management - Understanding of current issues in the NHS. Please refer to Person Specification to complete this section

  Clinical Experience and Career Progression

  Essential

  • Five years experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences - Please refer to Person Specification to complete this sectio
  • More than 5 years experience of Orthopaedic Surgery at SpR (ST5+) leve and evidence of achievement- Please refer to Person Specification to complete this section

  Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills

  Essential

  • Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date - Please refer to Person Specification to complete this sectio
  • Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK - Please refer to Person Specification to complete this sectio
  • Eligibility to work in the UK

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Leeds Teaching Hospitals

  Address

  Leeds General Infirmary

  Great George Street

  Leeds

  LS1 3EX

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Leeds Teaching Hospitals

  Address

  Leeds General Infirmary

  Great George Street

  Leeds

  LS1 3EX

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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