Job summary
Are you an
experienced and motivated Trauma & Orthopaedics Consultant with a special
interest in spinal surgery? South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
is looking for a dedicated professional to join our dynamic, forward-thinking
team. Our Trust is known for its supportive culture, commitment to clinical
excellence, and dedication to innovation, research, and education.
You will be
joining one of the largest Trauma & Orthopaedics departments in the North
East, working alongside 27 Consultants across two hospital sites. With access
to cutting-edge facilities, including five dedicated laminar flow theatres, a
fully equipped Orthopaedic Outpatient Department, and an established Spinal
MDT, this is an opportunity to deliver high-quality care and shape the future
of spinal orthopaedic services.
The successful
applicant will be expected to build an elective practice in spines, and will
also have an interest in Trauma Surgery, as they would be expected to be a part
of the general orthopaedic on-call Trauma rota across both sites.
We offer a
vibrant and collaborative work environment, excellent opportunities for career
progression, and an enviable work-life balance in a region known for its scenic
beauty, affordable living, and outstanding schools.
Further Information:Informal enquiries are welcome; please
contact Mr. Murali Krishnan, Clinical Director via 0191
5699813.
Interview
date TBC.
Main duties of the job
As a Consultant
in Trauma & Orthopaedics (Spine Interest), you will play a key role in
delivering expert spinal orthopaedic care, contributing to trauma services, and
supporting education and research initiatives.
The successful
candidate will join the established spinal team at STSFT, which currently
comprises of 4 full time consultants, 2 specialist physiotherapists and 3 specialist
nurse practitioners.
You will have
an interest in the generality of spinal orthopaedics, as it is expected that
this likely to make up all of the elective practice. Development of a relevant
special interest within spinal orthopaedics would be encouraged.
Your main
responsibilities will include:
-
Clinical
Care: Providing expert management of spinal orthopaedic conditions,
participating in the general trauma rota, and supporting the development of
spinal services within the Trust.
- Surgical
Excellence: Performing elective spinal procedures and contributing to complex
trauma cases, including spinal and pelvic fractures.
- Teaching
& Research: Engaging in undergraduate and postgraduate education, mentoring
junior doctors, and participating in research initiatives within the Trust.
- Leadership
& Service Development: Contributing to clinical governance, quality
improvement, and the strategic development of orthopaedic services.
- Collaborative
Working: Engaging with a multi-disciplinary team of consultants,
physiotherapists, and orthopaedic practitioners to provide the highest standard
of patient care.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
This
advert is for a Consultant appointment on a permanent basis.
The
post holder will join the existing team of 27 Trauma and Orthopaedic
Consultants. Overall responsibilities include assisting the department in
coordinating and delivering the strategic and operational aspects of Trauma and
Orthopaedic services to the surrounding population.
The
post holder is expected to possess FRCS (Tr & Orth) or equivalent and to be
on the GMC Specialist Register at the time of taking up the post. Fellowship
training covering spinal orthopaedics is essential and additional training in
the management of general trauma would be desirable.
The
post holder is expected to attend the bi-monthly Directorate meetings and take
part in monthly Audit and Clinical Governance meetings and related activities.
The post-holder will undergo annual appraisal and 5 yearly revalidation in line
with GMC requirements. The post holder will also be expected to develop the
service in keeping with national guidance and local needs.
The
appointee will be expected to undergo continuing medical education in
accordance with the guidelines agreed by the Royal College of Surgeons and the
post-holder will be entitled and encouraged to take regulatory study leave.
The
T&O Department regularly receives medical students from the University of
Newcastle upon Tyne and Sunderland plus occasionally from elsewhere and the
post-holder will be expected to assist with their teaching.
The
final Job Plan will be agreed in discussion between the successful candidate
and the Clinical Director and will be subject to Annual Review.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
This
advert is for a Consultant appointment on a permanent basis.
The
post holder will join the existing team of 27 Trauma and Orthopaedic
Consultants. Overall responsibilities include assisting the department in
coordinating and delivering the strategic and operational aspects of Trauma and
Orthopaedic services to the surrounding population.
The
post holder is expected to possess FRCS (Tr & Orth) or equivalent and to be
on the GMC Specialist Register at the time of taking up the post. Fellowship
training covering spinal orthopaedics is essential and additional training in
the management of general trauma would be desirable.
The
post holder is expected to attend the bi-monthly Directorate meetings and take
part in monthly Audit and Clinical Governance meetings and related activities.
The post-holder will undergo annual appraisal and 5 yearly revalidation in line
with GMC requirements. The post holder will also be expected to develop the
service in keeping with national guidance and local needs.
The
appointee will be expected to undergo continuing medical education in
accordance with the guidelines agreed by the Royal College of Surgeons and the
post-holder will be entitled and encouraged to take regulatory study leave.
The
T&O Department regularly receives medical students from the University of
Newcastle upon Tyne and Sunderland plus occasionally from elsewhere and the
post-holder will be expected to assist with their teaching.
The
final Job Plan will be agreed in discussion between the successful candidate
and the Clinical Director and will be subject to Annual Review.
Person Specification
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the NHS, Clinical Governance process and resource issues.
- Evidence of organisational, management and time management skills.
Desirable
- Evidence of management and administration experience and understanding management goals.
- Management course and / or certificate.
Experience
Essential
- Have undertaken and completed a recognised fellowship in the sub-specialist interests.
Desirable
- Be in a position to undertake treatment of conditions of all complexities for elective and trauma conditions.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Alignment with the Trust core values and behaviours.
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development.
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate, to the Trust and its workforce.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and healthcare workers and other agencies.
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the GMC.
Education, Qualifications and Specialist Skills
Essential
- Primary medical qualification.
- Full GMC registration.
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within six months of the date of the AAC [there is flexibility with the 6-month period with Executive Medical Director approval].
- Candidates are expected to be holders of the FRCS (Orth).
Desirable
- Completion of Fellowship in Trauma.
- Have been involved in academic research as part of their training and have both presented and published peer reviewed articles.
- Up-to-date ATLS certificate, preferably with instructor status.
Teaching and Education
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
- Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
- Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills.
Desirable
- Qualification in medical education.
Audit and Research
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice.
- Involvement in quality improvement measures.
- Ability to undertake multi-disciplinary audit / audit in specialty area.
- Good presentation skills.
- Experience of clinical research.
Desirable
- Undertaken research with published papers in refereed journals.
Person Specification
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the NHS, Clinical Governance process and resource issues.
- Evidence of organisational, management and time management skills.
Desirable
- Evidence of management and administration experience and understanding management goals.
- Management course and / or certificate.
Experience
Essential
- Have undertaken and completed a recognised fellowship in the sub-specialist interests.
Desirable
- Be in a position to undertake treatment of conditions of all complexities for elective and trauma conditions.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Alignment with the Trust core values and behaviours.
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development.
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate, to the Trust and its workforce.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and healthcare workers and other agencies.
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the GMC.
Education, Qualifications and Specialist Skills
Essential
- Primary medical qualification.
- Full GMC registration.
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within six months of the date of the AAC [there is flexibility with the 6-month period with Executive Medical Director approval].
- Candidates are expected to be holders of the FRCS (Orth).
Desirable
- Completion of Fellowship in Trauma.
- Have been involved in academic research as part of their training and have both presented and published peer reviewed articles.
- Up-to-date ATLS certificate, preferably with instructor status.
Teaching and Education
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
- Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
- Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills.
Desirable
- Qualification in medical education.
Audit and Research
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice.
- Involvement in quality improvement measures.
- Ability to undertake multi-disciplinary audit / audit in specialty area.
- Good presentation skills.
- Experience of clinical research.
Desirable
- Undertaken research with published papers in refereed journals.
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
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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).
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