Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
A locum consultant is required to be employed on a short fixed term contract for the period 1st October to 31st December 2024 on NHS contract and terms and conditions.
Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery sits within the Child Health Care Group, which is part of the Women's and Children's Division.A general service is provided to the children of the Southampton health economy. More specialist services cover the tertiary population stretching across the South coast. Our catchment area is bounded by Bristol, Oxford and London and includes multiple spokes with other areas to be included within the unit expansion over the next 5 years.
Admissions occur via our dedicated paediatric orthopaedic ward, which includes a 4 bay HDU, and the paediatric day care unit. We are also supported by a 16 bedded PICU unit and high dependency facilities both on and off our ward.
Emergency admissions occur via Emergency Department, regional referral and the paediatric medical admissions unit.Clinics occur within a dedicated paediatric orthopaedic area and are supported by plaster room and on-site orthotics.
We currently run a number of peripheral clinics held in the regional hospitals across the south-central coast area and Channel Islands. Surgery is carried out in a dedicated paediatric orthopaedic theatre within the paediatric theatre unit.
About us
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.
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
WHAT YOULL DO
- To undertake the full range of general and specialist consultant duties
- To undertake duties in line with the agreed job plan
- To provide training and support to junior medical staff
- To represent the Division and the Hospital at external meetings and conferences as and when required
- To help develop Clinical Network and Hub and Spoke model of specialist paediatric orthopaedic surgery
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
The successful applicant will cover a period of planned leave of a consultant team member, for a period of around 3 months. As such, there is little time for induction and it is essential that the applicant has worked in this department already and knows the team well. The successful applicant will work with eight of the nine existing Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeons to provide a full supra regional paediatric orthopaedic service. They will participate in a 1:8 on call rota to provide a 24-hour paediatric orthopaedic service within the Southampton Paediatric Major trauma centre. The candidate must be able to build onto existing close working relationships with the other consultants, junior doctors and allied health professionals in the department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO
- To undertake the full range of general and specialist consultant duties
- To undertake duties in line with the agreed job plan
- To provide training and support to junior medical staff
- To represent the Division and the Hospital at external meetings and conferences as and when required
- To help develop Clinical Network and Hub and Spoke model of specialist paediatric orthopaedic surgery
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
The successful applicant will cover a period of planned leave of a consultant team member, for a period of around 3 months. As such, there is little time for induction and it is essential that the applicant has worked in this department already and knows the team well. The successful applicant will work with eight of the nine existing Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeons to provide a full supra regional paediatric orthopaedic service. They will participate in a 1:8 on call rota to provide a 24-hour paediatric orthopaedic service within the Southampton Paediatric Major trauma centre. The candidate must be able to build onto existing close working relationships with the other consultants, junior doctors and allied health professionals in the department.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- CCT in Trauma and Orthopaedics (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview)
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent recognised qualification
- Fellowship trained in Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
Desirable
- ATLS qualified or equivalent
- Previous experience within Southampton Children's Hospital as a locum consultant
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Full training in paediatric orthopaedic surgery
- Audit experience
Aptitudes and skills
Desirable
- Evidence from feedback of high-quality teaching
Special Requirements of the post
Essential
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Excellent experience in paediatric orthopaedic trauma including poly-trauma
Previous or relevant experience
Desirable
- Research experience, publications and interest in developing research program
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Ability and willingness to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- A demonstrable interest for postgraduate teaching
Living the Trust values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience of audit and clinical governance
- Experience in teaching undergraduates and training orthopaedic surgeons
- Ability to function successfully under stress, be adaptable and accept responsibility
- Ability and willingness to share clinical knowledge and difficulties with colleagues
Desirable
- Potential to develop Leadership skills
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- CCT in Trauma and Orthopaedics (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview)
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent recognised qualification
- Fellowship trained in Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
Desirable
- ATLS qualified or equivalent
- Previous experience within Southampton Children's Hospital as a locum consultant
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Full training in paediatric orthopaedic surgery
- Audit experience
Aptitudes and skills
Desirable
- Evidence from feedback of high-quality teaching
Special Requirements of the post
Essential
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Excellent experience in paediatric orthopaedic trauma including poly-trauma
Previous or relevant experience
Desirable
- Research experience, publications and interest in developing research program
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Ability and willingness to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- A demonstrable interest for postgraduate teaching
Living the Trust values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience of audit and clinical governance
- Experience in teaching undergraduates and training orthopaedic surgeons
- Ability to function successfully under stress, be adaptable and accept responsibility
- Ability and willingness to share clinical knowledge and difficulties with colleagues
Desirable
- Potential to develop Leadership skills
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).
