Job summary
The Department is based at the Peterborough City Hospitaland Hinchingbrooke Hospital with some outlying work undertaken at Stamford Hospital. The sites constitutes of two District General Hospitals. All sub-speciality Orthopaedic areas are provided with the exception of spinal surgery. At Peterborough we have a dedicated 32 bed ward for fragility fractures. The orthopaedic consultants are supported by two ortho geriatric consultants and the medical team who help look after elderly hip fracture patients and peri-prosthetic fractures. There is another 35 bed ward for additional trauma patients at Peterborough. In addition to the two above there are facilities for paediatric patients at dedicated area and day care surgery for shoulder, foot and ankle including hands.
At Hinchingbrooke there will be a dedicated ring fenced ward with a capacity of 24 beds for inpatient arthroplasty and revision procedures. Two whole day dedicated theatres will provide the necessary operating space for arthroplasty with some further theatre lists available for day case work as well.
Fracture clinics run daily Monday to Friday and two Trauma list run 5 days a week. Dedicated trauma lists are also available on the weekend.
Elective services run Monday to Friday currently. All aspects of arthroplasty surgery both lower and upper limb are provided. Outputs on an annual basis would be more than 1400 recorded episodes in The National Joint Registry.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be responsible for the treatment of patients with proximal femoral fractures at Peterborough City Hospital in. The successful applicant will join a department which currently comprises 28 full and part time consultants. The department offers a wide range of sub-specialities with the exception of spinal surgery.
At present all Trauma and day case elective orthopaedic surgery is now undertaken at Peterborough City Hospital (PCH) with Primary arthroplasty taking place at the Hinchingbrooke site. The new appointment will supervise all aspects of care for all hip fracture patients admitted to Peterborough City Hospital (approximately 400 per year).
About us
There has never been a better time to join our Trust than now! We run three busy hospital sites at Peterborough, Huntingdon and Stamford and provide outpatient services in two community hospitals in Ely and Doddington. Our 6,000 staff serve a growing population of 750,000 across North Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire.
With just over 6,000 staff and a 450-strong team of volunteers helping patients and visitors we are able to offer an exciting opportunities to new applicants.
As for living in the area, there is a wealth of choice with city living, small towns and villages all within reasonable commute to the hospitals. There are excellent schools and a wide variety of social and leisure activities to choose from.
So if you are looking to develop your career and want to do so in an environment which is challenging and growing we would encourage you to look further into a future with NWAngliaFT.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake full clinical responsibility for a wide range of elective and emergency orthopaedic patients, both children and adults. To promote the development of multi-disciplinary teams in the provision of care to patients. To support the development of health governance, using audit findings to improve the quality of treatment and to minimise clinical risk. To work with colleagues to promote the collective aims of the Trust and department. To develop innovative working practices, and support the growing clinical contribution of non-medical staff. To participate in the orthopaedic emergency rota and assist colleagues reciprocally to cover absence To supervise and manage junior medical staff. To assist in the teaching and training programmes for Junior Medical Staff, Allied Healthcare Professionals and Medical Students. It would be desirable to have completed an appropriate training course for clinical supervisors. To offer a mentorship training to junior staff. To work effectively within a team and communicate well with patients, General Practitioners and Hospital colleagues. To recognise their responsibility towards achieving both local and nationally agreed objectives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake full clinical responsibility for a wide range of elective and emergency orthopaedic patients, both children and adults. To promote the development of multi-disciplinary teams in the provision of care to patients. To support the development of health governance, using audit findings to improve the quality of treatment and to minimise clinical risk. To work with colleagues to promote the collective aims of the Trust and department. To develop innovative working practices, and support the growing clinical contribution of non-medical staff. To participate in the orthopaedic emergency rota and assist colleagues reciprocally to cover absence To supervise and manage junior medical staff. To assist in the teaching and training programmes for Junior Medical Staff, Allied Healthcare Professionals and Medical Students. It would be desirable to have completed an appropriate training course for clinical supervisors. To offer a mentorship training to junior staff. To work effectively within a team and communicate well with patients, General Practitioners and Hospital colleagues. To recognise their responsibility towards achieving both local and nationally agreed objectives.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- CCT (or eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview)
- FRCS Orth or equivalent
General Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training in orthopaedics and trauma surgery.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
Research Experience
Essential
- Evidence of completed and published research and audit.
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Evidence of ability to teach and supervise all postgraduate levels.
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to work in a team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Commitment to continuing Medical Education
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
- Hold a current driving licence
Management Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities, surgical waiting lists and operating lists
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- CCT (or eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview)
- FRCS Orth or equivalent
General Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training in orthopaedics and trauma surgery.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
Research Experience
Essential
- Evidence of completed and published research and audit.
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Evidence of ability to teach and supervise all postgraduate levels.
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to work in a team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Commitment to continuing Medical Education
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
- Hold a current driving licence
Management Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities, surgical waiting lists and operating lists
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).
