Job summary
Applications are invited for the above full-time substantive post based at the Queens Medical Centre Campus for the trauma practice and the Nottingham City Campus / Treatment Centre for the elective practice.
We anticipate that the successful post holder will have recognised fellowship training in limb reconstruction in a major trauma centre such that they are able to undertake acute and elective limb reconstruction services as part of the wider Orthoplastic team. They will evolve and develop, along with the existing limb reconstruction team, the units limb reconstruction pathways. They will also undertake primary hip arthroplasty within the Nottingham Elective Orthopaedic Service.
We actively encourage all eligible applicants to make contact with the following Consultants in the first instance, and make arrangements to visit the trust if they wish to do so:
Mr. Tim Coughlin, Consultant Orthopaedic Trauma SurgeonHead of Service, QMC Orthopaedicstim.coughlin@nuh.nhs.uk
Mr Ben Bloch, Consultant Orthopaedic SurgeonHead of Service, Elective Orthopaedicsbenjamin.bloch@nuh.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be required to join the 1 in 12 on call rota on a minimum of a 10 PA job plan. On call responsibilities will lie within the trauma unit based at the Queen's Medical Centre, home of the East Midlands Major Trauma Centre.
The job plan will include one fracture clinic each week, one elective clinic each week and two all day operating lists. The department is a collegiate group of colleagues with well established pathways for mentorship and supervision of new consultants.
The applicant will also be expected to have a significant interest in medical education (undergraduate and postgraduate) and should be prepared to take on responsibilities for teaching undergraduates within the department.
The Consultant will join a dynamic and collegiate group of 26 other T&O consultant colleagues, sharing the inpatient and outpatient management of adult orthopaedic trauma and elective patients.
NUH has a national and international reputation for high quality patient care and research, education and innovation. We have strong links to local universities. This allows for the provision of excellent training and education for students, as well as being a major research organisation.
About us
With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Eligible to be included on the Specialist Register within 6 months
- CESR or European Community Rights
Professional Qualifications/ Development
Essential
- Recognised fellowship training in limb reconstruction surgery in a major trauma centre.
- FRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in musculoskeletal / orthopaedic science.
- ATLS instructor status.
Clinical Skills/ Experience
Essential
- Evidenced technical skills as described in the job description.
- Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals.
Desirable
- Specific training in communication skills
- Specific training in patient safety and/or human factors
Commitment to Trust Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviors consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioral standards
Management Skills
Essential
- Able to develop, present and operationalize coherent ideas for service development/ delivery
- Able to delegate appropriately
- Able to work in a team
Desirable
- Higher management degree or qualification of training
- Experience of change management
Personal Skills/ Qualities
Essential
- Able to work flexibly in a changing health service
- Able to use the Trust's IT support systems
Teaching, Audit & Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit
- Able to teach and support junior staff effectively
Desirable
- Original Research publications
- Higher teaching degree or qualification or training
- Leading and managing junior trainee rotas.
- Previously organised curricula, evidence of introduction of new teaching programmes to undergraduates and/or postgraduates
- Evidence of leading development of clinic research and audit infrastructure.
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Eligible to be included on the Specialist Register within 6 months
- CESR or European Community Rights
Professional Qualifications/ Development
Essential
- Recognised fellowship training in limb reconstruction surgery in a major trauma centre.
- FRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in musculoskeletal / orthopaedic science.
- ATLS instructor status.
Clinical Skills/ Experience
Essential
- Evidenced technical skills as described in the job description.
- Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals.
Desirable
- Specific training in communication skills
- Specific training in patient safety and/or human factors
Commitment to Trust Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviors consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioral standards
Management Skills
Essential
- Able to develop, present and operationalize coherent ideas for service development/ delivery
- Able to delegate appropriately
- Able to work in a team
Desirable
- Higher management degree or qualification of training
- Experience of change management
Personal Skills/ Qualities
Essential
- Able to work flexibly in a changing health service
- Able to use the Trust's IT support systems
Teaching, Audit & Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit
- Able to teach and support junior staff effectively
Desirable
- Original Research publications
- Higher teaching degree or qualification or training
- Leading and managing junior trainee rotas.
- Previously organised curricula, evidence of introduction of new teaching programmes to undergraduates and/or postgraduates
- Evidence of leading development of clinic research and audit infrastructure.
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).
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).