Job summary
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is one of the largest acute Hospital Trusts in the country. We provide acute and specialist services to people across Portsmouth, South East Hampshire and West Sussex. We continue to build our reputation for innovation and excellence, consistently delivering outstanding performance, whilst developing the skills and abilities of our staff.
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a Consultant to work within the Trauma and Orthopaedic Department based at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth. The successful candidate will be required to join the general trauma on-call rota and undertake an elective practice with a specialist interest in Revision Knee Arthroplasty Surgery working as part of the Major Revision Centre for the South East Region. You will join a team of thirty-one Consultants providing a highly sub-specialised Trauma and Orthopaedic service.
If Portsmouth is a new area to you, we have the advantages of city life coupled with rural villages and seaside towns. Portsmouth is a thriving naval city, steeped in history, on the beautiful South Coast. It is ninety minutes from central London and has good transport links by ferry and airplane into Europe. Water sports facilities are excellent with access to the Solent and sandy beaches are within easy reach. Inland is the spectacular and unspoilt countryside of rural Hampshire, and the South Downs National Park. It is an excellent area to raise a family.
Main duties of the job
The post requires an individual who is willing to be flexible, work as part of a team and can demonstrate an ability to continuously develop services. In return we offer the opportunity to work and improve within a modern, forward looking and busy department.
Minimum Requirements: Candidates must hold the Bachelor of Medicine (MBBS / MBChB) or equivalent qualification and have completed Higher Surgical Training in Trauma & Orthopaedics (FRCS T&O or equivalent). Candidates must be on the GMC Specialist Register with entry via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview). Alternatively, candidates must hold CESR GMC Registration and hold Residency Rights for the United Kingdom. They must have full registration with the GMC and a valid driving licence.
The successful candidate will be expected to live within 15 miles or 30 minutes of Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth.
Interviews are due to be held on the 12th January 2024.
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful
applicant will join the team as a Consultant and will be expected to participate
in all facets of the department including on-call and will undertake elective
clinics and operating to meet service demands.
Clinical Duties
The post holder
will be an Orthopaedic Consultant with a specialist interest at Fellowship level
in Knee Revision Arthroplasty surgery.
The post will be based at Queen Alexandra
Hospital. Full participation in
teaching, audit and research will be expected.
Education
& Research
The teaching and training of Junior Medical
Staff is regarded to be of paramount importance by this department. The teaching standards are in line with the
agreement between the Trust and Post Graduate Dean.
It is expected that the appointee would
contribute to the active teaching programme for undergraduates/specialist
registrars /GPs /junior medical staff and nurses. Monthly audit meetings are held on a rolling
basis and are held at Queen Alexandra Hospital.
These are attended by as many Consultants as possible and all junior
staff, nursing staff and allied health professionals. This is on a rolling half-day basis allied to
other specialties within the hospital.
The department plays an active part in the
Wessex Regional Post Graduate Orthopaedic training programme, which occurs alternate Fridays during the University
term time and is run in conjunction with the Orthopaedic Department of
Southampton University Hospital. Teaching sessions are held in Southampton and Portsmouth and once a term
in other departments within the region. Time
will be made available if the Consultant is required to participate in regional
teaching.
The Consultant may be
expected to be a named Educational Supervisor for SpRs and other junior posts.
Continued Professional Development
In addition to the
Trusts medical library the department holds an extensive library of journals
and relevant educational materials to support CPD. There are opportunities to undertake relevant
external duties to support and enhance CPD.
These are agreed with the Clinical Director and Medical Director.
Revalidation
The job plan includes 2
PAs of SPA during which time the post holder will be expected to complete
activities required for revalidation, continuing professional development and
audit.
Mentoring
There
is a formal mentoring process for new consultant surgical colleagues to support
adjustment to their new role within Portsmouth Hospitals. The ultimate aim is
to make sure that all new consultants within surgery have an appropriate period
of mentoring tailored to their individual needs to support professional
development.
Following appointment there
will be a meeting between the Clinical Director/ Clinical Lead and the new
Consultant to agree mentoring arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful
applicant will join the team as a Consultant and will be expected to participate
in all facets of the department including on-call and will undertake elective
clinics and operating to meet service demands.
Clinical Duties
The post holder
will be an Orthopaedic Consultant with a specialist interest at Fellowship level
in Knee Revision Arthroplasty surgery.
The post will be based at Queen Alexandra
Hospital. Full participation in
teaching, audit and research will be expected.
Education
& Research
The teaching and training of Junior Medical
Staff is regarded to be of paramount importance by this department. The teaching standards are in line with the
agreement between the Trust and Post Graduate Dean.
It is expected that the appointee would
contribute to the active teaching programme for undergraduates/specialist
registrars /GPs /junior medical staff and nurses. Monthly audit meetings are held on a rolling
basis and are held at Queen Alexandra Hospital.
These are attended by as many Consultants as possible and all junior
staff, nursing staff and allied health professionals. This is on a rolling half-day basis allied to
other specialties within the hospital.
The department plays an active part in the
Wessex Regional Post Graduate Orthopaedic training programme, which occurs alternate Fridays during the University
term time and is run in conjunction with the Orthopaedic Department of
Southampton University Hospital. Teaching sessions are held in Southampton and Portsmouth and once a term
in other departments within the region. Time
will be made available if the Consultant is required to participate in regional
teaching.
The Consultant may be
expected to be a named Educational Supervisor for SpRs and other junior posts.
Continued Professional Development
In addition to the
Trusts medical library the department holds an extensive library of journals
and relevant educational materials to support CPD. There are opportunities to undertake relevant
external duties to support and enhance CPD.
These are agreed with the Clinical Director and Medical Director.
Revalidation
The job plan includes 2
PAs of SPA during which time the post holder will be expected to complete
activities required for revalidation, continuing professional development and
audit.
Mentoring
There
is a formal mentoring process for new consultant surgical colleagues to support
adjustment to their new role within Portsmouth Hospitals. The ultimate aim is
to make sure that all new consultants within surgery have an appropriate period
of mentoring tailored to their individual needs to support professional
development.
Following appointment there
will be a meeting between the Clinical Director/ Clinical Lead and the new
Consultant to agree mentoring arrangements.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Medical Degree (MBBS / MBChB or equivalent)
- FRCS T&O or qualifications of an equivalent level
- Recognised Fellowship in Knee Arthroplasty / Revision Knee Arthroplasty
- Experience in lower limb Arthroplasty surgery
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable skills and experience of Trauma and Knee Surgery with particular reference to Primary and Revision Arthroplasty surgery
Clinical Requirements
Essential
- CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months),
- CESR or European Community Rights
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register
- An appropriate higher Trauma and Orthopaedic surgical qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Knowledge and use of evidence-based practice
- IT skills
- Effective, confident presentation ability
- Experience in and outside speciality
Other
Essential
- Understanding the principles of research
- Evidence of participation in audit
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
- Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making
- Ability to organise oneself and prioritise clinical need
- Experience and ability in work in multi professional teams
- Understanding of the NHS, Clinical Governance and resource constraints
- Evidence of teaching experience, particularly junior medical staff and a willingness to contribute to teaching
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable skills and experience of Trauma and Knee Surgery with particular reference to Primary and Revision Arthroplasty surgery
- Understanding of clinical risk management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Medical Degree (MBBS / MBChB or equivalent)
- FRCS T&O or qualifications of an equivalent level
- Recognised Fellowship in Knee Arthroplasty / Revision Knee Arthroplasty
- Experience in lower limb Arthroplasty surgery
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable skills and experience of Trauma and Knee Surgery with particular reference to Primary and Revision Arthroplasty surgery
Clinical Requirements
Essential
- CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months),
- CESR or European Community Rights
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register
- An appropriate higher Trauma and Orthopaedic surgical qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Knowledge and use of evidence-based practice
- IT skills
- Effective, confident presentation ability
- Experience in and outside speciality
Other
Essential
- Understanding the principles of research
- Evidence of participation in audit
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
- Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making
- Ability to organise oneself and prioritise clinical need
- Experience and ability in work in multi professional teams
- Understanding of the NHS, Clinical Governance and resource constraints
- Evidence of teaching experience, particularly junior medical staff and a willingness to contribute to teaching
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable skills and experience of Trauma and Knee Surgery with particular reference to Primary and Revision Arthroplasty surgery
- Understanding of clinical risk management
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.
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
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).
