Job summary
Whole-Time Consultant in Orthopaedics with a special interest in primary lower limb surgery to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust working cross site between the Northern General Hospital and the Royal Hallamshire Hospital.
The Orthopaedic department is about to undergo a reconfiguration which will see major investment in both staffing and infrastructure to both the elective and trauma service. From Spring 2023 elective surgical orthopaedics will be moved to the Royal Hallamshire Hospital from its current site at the Northern General Hospital to a new surgical facility containing an admission area, 4 laminar flow theatres with recovery, a Day Case ward, Inpatient Ward including an Enhanced Care Unit, and rehabilitation facilities.
This post is part of the growth in resources needed to deliver this model and an orthopaedic service that will be provided over two hospital sites, improving the elective service while maintaining the well established trauma service.
Main duties of the job
The appointee, together with consultant colleagues will be responsible for providing an elective Primary Lower Limb Arthroplasty surgery service at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital.
The post holder will participate in an on-call rota, providingOrthopaedic Trauma cover at the Northern General Hospital.
This post will enable the successful applicant to develop their elective surgery interests, subject to the needs of the service, to complement existing consultant staff.
The appointee will undertake elective outpatient clinics, elective operating sessions, on-call, subspecialty fracture clinics, ward round duties and associated administration.
The new Consultant will take equal responsibility with existing Consultants for the proper functioning of the Lower Limb Arthroplasty service and will be required to cover for colleagues during periods of absence.
About us
Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one of the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with a focus on innovation, research and high quality care, as well as family friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
COVID-19 Vaccination Information: COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at https://sheffieldhospitalscoronavirus.co.uk/vaccine.html where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination. There is a current government consultation underway which will determine whether some new starters may need to be vaccinated.
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
Applications from those unable, for personal reasons, to work on a whole time basis or a job share basis will be considered.
The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview.
Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.
Job description
Job responsibilities
COVID-19 Vaccination Information: COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at https://sheffieldhospitalscoronavirus.co.uk/vaccine.html where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination. There is a current government consultation underway which will determine whether some new starters may need to be vaccinated.
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
Applications from those unable, for personal reasons, to work on a whole time basis or a job share basis will be considered.
The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview.
Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full and Specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Medicine Council (GMC) or be eligible within six months of interview
- Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview. If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
- Lower Limb Arthroplasty Fellowship
Desirable
Research
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate.
Desirable
- Publication in Peer reviewed and journals
Clinical Expereince
Essential
- Ability to work as an independent practitioner in Lower Limb Arthroplasty Surgery.
- Possess broad clinical experience in the general aspects of the specialty including evidence of sub-speciality training.
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels
Continous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Management and Administration
Essential
- Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structure of NHS management
Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential
- Experience in performing clinical audit
Desirable
- Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
- Good oral and written communication skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full and Specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Medicine Council (GMC) or be eligible within six months of interview
- Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview. If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
- Lower Limb Arthroplasty Fellowship
Desirable
Research
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate.
Desirable
- Publication in Peer reviewed and journals
Clinical Expereince
Essential
- Ability to work as an independent practitioner in Lower Limb Arthroplasty Surgery.
- Possess broad clinical experience in the general aspects of the specialty including evidence of sub-speciality training.
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels
Continous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Management and Administration
Essential
- Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structure of NHS management
Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential
- Experience in performing clinical audit
Desirable
- Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
- Good oral and written communication 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
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).
