Core Surgical Training - Trauma and Orthopaedics at a Glance
Welcome to Trauma and Orthopaedics recruitment at the North Western Deanery
Number of Vacancies | Recruitment Timetable | Training Locations | Proposed Rotations | Application Process | Practical Selection Centre Information | Programme Details
CT1 / ST1 Posts
In 2010, we are offering a "mixed economy" in Trauma and Orthopaedics; that is we are recruiting to both ST1 (run-through) and CT1 ( 2 year core training) posts. This is part of a pilot which also includes the Northern Deanery, the West Midlands Deanery and the Yorkshire and the Humber Deanery.
This page deals with recruitment to core training. Please also see here for details on recruitment to run-through training.
In order to apply for ST1 and /or CT1 Trauma and Orthopaedics in the North Western Deanery, please note you will need to apply via the Yorkshire and the Humber Deanery’s recruitment portal. You only need to apply once to be considered for both the CT1 and ST1 posts.
National Recruitment Process
| Specialty & Level | Anticipated Number of Vacancies | Round 1 Fill Rate |
| ST1 Trauma & Orthopaedics | Please see here for information on ST1 T&O posts. | 100% |
| CT1 Trauma & Orthopaedics | 10 x CT1 | 80% |
*Unless otherwise stated the start dates for these posts will be 4th August 2010
Local Recruitment Process
| Specialty & Level | Anticipated Number of Vacancies |
| CT2 Trauma & Orthopaedics | 4 x CT2 |
*Unless otherwise stated the start dates for these posts will be 4th August 2010
Application Window Closed. Click here to be taken to I:CAMS
Provisional recruitment timetable for CT1/ST1 Core Surgical Training - Trauma and Orthopaedics
| Advertise vacancies | 4th December 2009 |
| Closing Date | 18th December 2009 at 23.59 GMT |
| Shortlist | TBC |
| Selection Centre | 23rd & 24th February 2010 |
| Offers out | TBC |
Provisional recruitment timetable for CT2 Core Surgical Training - Trauma and Orthopaedics
| Advertise vacancies | 26th February 2010 |
| Closing Date | 26th March 2010 at 12 noon |
| Shortlist | TBC |
| Selection Centre | TBC |
| Offers out |
Hospital sites for Trauma and Orthopaedics:
Please note that the way Core Surgery is divided into sectors has changed. There are now only North and South Sectors. The maps, sector guide and proposed rotations have now been updated for 2010.
Click here for the sector guide
Proposed Rotations (CT/ST1 year only)
Click here for the proposed rotations.
Application Process for Core Training
Longlisting: All application forms will be checked to decide whether they are eligible to go forward to the shortlisters. The longlisting will look to see that you meet the following areas of the relevant person specification:
1. You possess the qualifications required
2. You have the correct amount of experience in the specialty you are applying to
3. You have fully completed all the relevant sections of the application form and
4. Your immigration status allows you to work in the UK. Please click here for further information on eligibility and immigration status relating to postgraduate doctors and dentists.
If it is determined that your application does not meet the required standard, your application will not proceed to the shortlisting stage.
Shortlisting: Application forms will be scored by two trained assessors against a set of shortlisting criteria that will have been agreed in advance. Application forms will be anonymised. If you score highly enough you will be invited to attend a selection Centre.
Selection Centre for CT2: The selection Centre in 2009 consisted of 3 interview stations each lasting 10 minutes. The stations covered the following areas:
1. Structured Interview
2. Scenario
3. Logbook
A similar set up for 2010 is likely.
Selection Centre for CT1: The process in 2009 was as follows: Shortlisted candidates were invited to their first choice Deanery and underwent a seven station assessment and selection process, including clinical and practical skills stations and structured interviews. Candidates had to bring with them, to the interview, their completed self-scoring form and the required evidence to support their application, in a separate folder from their portfolio, so that the self-scoring form could be fully validated on-site.
During the selection centre all shortlisted candidates were required to complete a written examination, the results were not used to evaluate the pilot project and for the selection process in future years. This written examination did not form part of the recruitment process.
For more information on the 2009 process, please click here.
Click here for information on the 2010 process from the Yorkshire & the Humber Deanery's website.
Practical Selection Centre Information
Venue: TBC
Practical Selection Centre Information
If you are interested in seeing how Trauma & Orthopaedics in the North Western Deanery was rated
in the PMETB Trainee Survey for 2009, click here.
Introduction/Overview of Programme
The core training programme in trauma and orthopaedics will enable the trainee to achieve the required competencies in line with the curriculum. Training will be based in hospitals throughout the 4 sectors for core surgical training within the North Western Deanery.
General Description of Rotation
The training rotation includes posts at all training Trusts throughout the NW region. CT1 is a themed year aimed at the management of surgical emergencies; this will include 6 months in orthopaedics and 6 months in another surgical specialty. CT2 builds on this, concentrating on the management of common orthopaedic trauma and will include 12 months in orthopaedics.
Trainees will participate in the ARCP interim and final appraisal processes organised by the Deanery.
Educational Opportunities
CT1 and CT2 trainees will receive appropriate weekly teaching and training based on the themed curriculum. Appraisals will be based on national guidelines.
Each Trust provides a weekly programme of in-house teaching, trauma and radiology meetings, journal reviews and research and audit reviews.
There is a comprehensive core teaching programme which takes place on Wednesday afternoons at Wythenshawe Hospital, attendance is mandatory and an attendance register is kept and monitored.
The timetable for teaching can be viewed at www.surgicalcourses.com
Research/Audit/Teaching
Involvement in research and audit is expected and encouraged. Most Trusts have a head of research and an audit lead which will provide ideas and support for projects. A substantial project is expected to be produced for the award of the MSc. This can be clinical or science based through contacts with the Regional Musculo-Skeletal Research Network.
Further Links
Intercollegiate Examination Board
Intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum Project
This page deals with recruitment to core training. Please also see here for details on recruitment to ST1 Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery run through training.