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CREHST Surgical Training Programme with Interest in Orthopaedics
| Posting date: | 26 March 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £41,750 - £64,288 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 April 2025 |
| Location: | London, SW10 9NH |
| Company: | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7098131/289-PCD-JCF-101 |
Summary
A Vacancy at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
CREHST Surgical Training Programme with Interest in Orthopaedics
Fixed-Term: 24 months
The CREHST Program (Certificate of Readiness to Enter Higher Surgical Training) has been devised in order to provide trust grade junior clinical fellows a structured training experience culminating in CREHST sign-off (providing requirements are met), allowing application to higher surgical training.
9 roles across 3 themed programs are available as follows. This advert relates to 3 roles that sit in the Trauma and Orthopaedics 'theme', as per the below.
The aim is to furnish trainees with broad surgical exposure, whilst allowing focussed development in their chosen speciality, in order to maximise the chances at ST3+ application.
T&O Themed:
14 months T&O, 4 months Plastics, 4 months General Surgery
- 3 roles available
Plastic Surgery Themed:
14 months Plastics, 4 months T&O, 4 months General Surgery
- 3 roles available
General Surgery Themed:
14 months General Surgery, 4 months T&O, 4 months Plastics
- 3 roles available
The CREHST Program (Certificate of Readiness to Enter Higher Surgical Training) has been devised in order to provide trust grade junior clinical fellows a structured training experience culminating in CREHST sign-off (providing requirements are met), allowing application to higher surgical training.
9 roles across 3 themed programs are available as follows.
The aim is to furnish trainees with broad surgical exposure, whilst allowing focussed development in their chosen speciality, in order to maximise the chances at ST3+ application
The Trust Management structure consists of three Clinical Divisions each managed by a Divisional Director of Operations and a Divisional Medical Director. This post sits within the Division of Surgery.
Surgery department-
The Surgical Division is led by a Director who is a member of the Trust Board, and is supported by a General Manager, Associate Directors and a Clinical Director. There are eight operating theatres, shared with specialist surgery and gynaecology, including 24 hour CEPOD theatre and Trauma theatre. 80% of Elective work is performed in the dedicated Day Surgery Unit.
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."
If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Management of inpatients
- Management of acute presentations during participation in on-call work
- Regular attendance in theatre in order to meet surgical training targets
- Regular attendance in clinic in order to develop knowledge base
- Participation in monthly teaching
- Completion of (ideally) multiple quality improvement/audit projects
- Publication of 1 research paper
- Minimum 1x poster/podium
- Completion of MRCS Part A and Part B during the program
- Fastidious approach to allocated leadership role (e.g audit, rota, teaching coordinator)
PLEASE SEE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DETAILS OF THE ROLE
This advert closes on Wednesday 9 Apr 2025
CREHST Surgical Training Programme with Interest in Orthopaedics
Fixed-Term: 24 months
The CREHST Program (Certificate of Readiness to Enter Higher Surgical Training) has been devised in order to provide trust grade junior clinical fellows a structured training experience culminating in CREHST sign-off (providing requirements are met), allowing application to higher surgical training.
9 roles across 3 themed programs are available as follows. This advert relates to 3 roles that sit in the Trauma and Orthopaedics 'theme', as per the below.
The aim is to furnish trainees with broad surgical exposure, whilst allowing focussed development in their chosen speciality, in order to maximise the chances at ST3+ application.
T&O Themed:
14 months T&O, 4 months Plastics, 4 months General Surgery
- 3 roles available
Plastic Surgery Themed:
14 months Plastics, 4 months T&O, 4 months General Surgery
- 3 roles available
General Surgery Themed:
14 months General Surgery, 4 months T&O, 4 months Plastics
- 3 roles available
The CREHST Program (Certificate of Readiness to Enter Higher Surgical Training) has been devised in order to provide trust grade junior clinical fellows a structured training experience culminating in CREHST sign-off (providing requirements are met), allowing application to higher surgical training.
9 roles across 3 themed programs are available as follows.
The aim is to furnish trainees with broad surgical exposure, whilst allowing focussed development in their chosen speciality, in order to maximise the chances at ST3+ application
The Trust Management structure consists of three Clinical Divisions each managed by a Divisional Director of Operations and a Divisional Medical Director. This post sits within the Division of Surgery.
Surgery department-
The Surgical Division is led by a Director who is a member of the Trust Board, and is supported by a General Manager, Associate Directors and a Clinical Director. There are eight operating theatres, shared with specialist surgery and gynaecology, including 24 hour CEPOD theatre and Trauma theatre. 80% of Elective work is performed in the dedicated Day Surgery Unit.
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."
If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Management of inpatients
- Management of acute presentations during participation in on-call work
- Regular attendance in theatre in order to meet surgical training targets
- Regular attendance in clinic in order to develop knowledge base
- Participation in monthly teaching
- Completion of (ideally) multiple quality improvement/audit projects
- Publication of 1 research paper
- Minimum 1x poster/podium
- Completion of MRCS Part A and Part B during the program
- Fastidious approach to allocated leadership role (e.g audit, rota, teaching coordinator)
PLEASE SEE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DETAILS OF THE ROLE
This advert closes on Wednesday 9 Apr 2025