Job summary
This job is for a Locum Consultant (6 month fixed term contract) in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery with a special interest in Hand & Wrist Surgery.The job comprises of 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) plus on call and is based at Frimley Park Hospital although working on other Trust sites (for example, Heatherwood Hospital, Ascot) will be expected.
We have an opportunity for a Locum Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedics to join our existing consultants and accompanying junior staff. With proven experience in training, you will be required to have a sub speciality interest in hand & wrist surgery to assist in responding to increased demand and achieving service targets as well as the management of major trauma.
Please note this job may close early if there is a high volume of applicants
Main duties of the job
To provide a full Trauma and Orthopaedic service with a special interest in hand and wrist surgery, trained to fellowship level, predominantly for the local catchment population.
The appointee should demonstrate training and continued interest in the management of major trauma.There will be access to a medical secretary and an office.The basis of the post is 10 programmed activities; 8.5 PAs of Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and 1.5 PAs of Supporting Professional Activities (SPA). The post holder will be expected to see new patients as well as operating on patients from the waiting list, therefore sessions will be a mixture of fixed and flexible
About us
Frimley Park NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest acute Trusts in the South East with exceptional performances being recognised by the healthcare commission in achieving 6 out of 8 possible excellent scores for its use of resources and quality of service. In addition we have been awarded the new NHSLA level 3 in both obstetrics and acute services which reflects our superb reputation for levels of clinical excellence, innovation and record of investment in training and developing our staff.Designated as a major accident centre and a Category 2 trauma centre, Frimley also works in partnership with the MoD with an integrated military and civilian workforce.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full Job description and Person specification is attached to this vacancy.Please read carefully before applying, and ensure you give examples, to demonstrate, how you meet the essential criteria for the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full Job description and Person specification is attached to this vacancy.Please read carefully before applying, and ensure you give examples, to demonstrate, how you meet the essential criteria for the post.
Person Specification
Skills, mental abilities, special aptitudes eg. logical reasoning, numerical, innovative
Essential
- Able to evaluate own clinical practice
- Able to demonstrate innovative thinking
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Ability to organise and develop service provision
Knowledge/ Qualifications/Special Training
Essential
- FRCS Orthopaedics or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
- Entry on Specialist Register (CCST or entry expected within 6 months of interview date)
Desirable
- Fellowship of the British Orthopaedic Association and membership of an appropriate interest group
Professional/Specialist/Functional Experience
Essential
- A wide grounding during training of all aspects of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery
- Fellowship training in hand & wrist surgery
- Attendance at a teaching course
- Ability to teach clinical and operative skills
- Experience of teaching clinical skills to postgraduates and operative skills to trainee specialists
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
- Undertaken research with published papers in referred journals
Desirable
- A current practical involvement in general trauma management as it applies to Trauma & Orthopaedics.
- Up to date ATLS
- Provider or instructor status
- Proof of having an active and continued knowledge of and experience in practical everyday management of a wide range of orthopaedic disorders
- Demonstrable Management experience
Person Specification
Skills, mental abilities, special aptitudes eg. logical reasoning, numerical, innovative
Essential
- Able to evaluate own clinical practice
- Able to demonstrate innovative thinking
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Ability to organise and develop service provision
Knowledge/ Qualifications/Special Training
Essential
- FRCS Orthopaedics or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
- Entry on Specialist Register (CCST or entry expected within 6 months of interview date)
Desirable
- Fellowship of the British Orthopaedic Association and membership of an appropriate interest group
Professional/Specialist/Functional Experience
Essential
- A wide grounding during training of all aspects of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery
- Fellowship training in hand & wrist surgery
- Attendance at a teaching course
- Ability to teach clinical and operative skills
- Experience of teaching clinical skills to postgraduates and operative skills to trainee specialists
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
- Undertaken research with published papers in referred journals
Desirable
- A current practical involvement in general trauma management as it applies to Trauma & Orthopaedics.
- Up to date ATLS
- Provider or instructor status
- Proof of having an active and continued knowledge of and experience in practical everyday management of a wide range of orthopaedic disorders
- Demonstrable Management experience
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
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).
