Job summary
Online applications are invited for a 12 month post for a Senior Fellow in Paediatric Orthopaedic surgery, to commence in August 2024. Applicants should have obtained their CCST (Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training) and this post is for those who wish to pursue a career as a paediatric orthopaedic consultant.
The post holder will join a team of 9 Paediatric Orthopaedic Consultants arranged into 4 teams and 3 other fellows to further develop their interests and skills in Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery. All paediatric orthopaedic conditions are treated by the service, the only exception are primary bone tumours which are referred to the regional sarcoma unit.
Typically, over their fellowship year, fellows will operate on about 400 children. 55% of cases are supervised, 30% assisting and 15% unsupervised. 70% of cases are elective and 30% are emergencies.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
What we can offer you
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We work closely with Oxford children's hospital to provide cardiac services. The partnership cares for children from a wide area and receives referrals from 23 district hospitals stretching as far north as Northamptonshire and as far South as Cornwall and the Channel Islands
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The year is divided up into 4 x 3 month positions rotating through the 4 consultant teams, to ensure a complete exposure to the range of Paediatric Orthopaedics. The fellows attend outpatient clinics, operating lists and manage the ward inpatients. In addition, they are expected to contribute to the local and regional teaching programme as well as M&M meetings
Outpatient clinics are held within a dedicated paediatric orthopaedic area which is supported by plaster room and orthotics within the same clinic area. We run a number of peripheral clinics held in the district general hospitals across the south coast area but fellows currently remain onsite at UHS.
Surgery is carried out in a dedicated paediatric orthopaedic theatre within the paediatric theatre unit. Fellows are expected to have reviewed the cases preoperatively, mark and consent in conjunction with the consultant and the anaesthetist.
All inpatients MUST be reviewed every day by at least one fellow along with the orthopaedic trainees, ward doctor and ward based nurse practitioner.
The postholder is on call weekends 1 in 4. There are no on call duties Monday to Friday. Emergency admissions occur via Emergency Department, regional referral and the paediatric medical admissions unit.
Post advert: 188-MT1164
Salary based on experience: MT04 £55,329 MT05 £63,152
Interview: 10th May 2024
Job description
Job responsibilities
The year is divided up into 4 x 3 month positions rotating through the 4 consultant teams, to ensure a complete exposure to the range of Paediatric Orthopaedics. The fellows attend outpatient clinics, operating lists and manage the ward inpatients. In addition, they are expected to contribute to the local and regional teaching programme as well as M&M meetings
Outpatient clinics are held within a dedicated paediatric orthopaedic area which is supported by plaster room and orthotics within the same clinic area. We run a number of peripheral clinics held in the district general hospitals across the south coast area but fellows currently remain onsite at UHS.
Surgery is carried out in a dedicated paediatric orthopaedic theatre within the paediatric theatre unit. Fellows are expected to have reviewed the cases preoperatively, mark and consent in conjunction with the consultant and the anaesthetist.
All inpatients MUST be reviewed every day by at least one fellow along with the orthopaedic trainees, ward doctor and ward based nurse practitioner.
The postholder is on call weekends 1 in 4. There are no on call duties Monday to Friday. Emergency admissions occur via Emergency Department, regional referral and the paediatric medical admissions unit.
Post advert: 188-MT1164
Salary based on experience: MT04 £55,329 MT05 £63,152
Interview: 10th May 2024
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Post CCT (or within 3 months) or equivalent training
Desirable
- 12 months experience in paediatric orthopaedics
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- 6 months experience in paediatric orthopaedics
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
- Trained in orthopaedic surgery including operative skills
Living the Trust values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Post CCT (or within 3 months) or equivalent training
Desirable
- 12 months experience in paediatric orthopaedics
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- 6 months experience in paediatric orthopaedics
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
- Trained in orthopaedic surgery including operative skills
Living the Trust values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together
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).
