Job summary
Locum Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with an interest in Trauma & lower limb arthroplasty to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust based at Royal Hallamshire Hospital and the Northern General Hospital, Sheffield. This post is fixed term for 1 year.
We would welcome applications from candidates across the full spectrum of experience, from those who have recently completed training to those who have well-established careers.
Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.
Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered.
Main duties of the job
It is intended that the appointee will have primary interest in Lower Limb Trauma with an elective practice in Lower Limb Arthroplasty and will undertake elective outpatient clinics, elective operating sessions, Neck of Femur fracture operating sessions, ward round duties and associated administration. Also responsible for cover forweekday Trauma lists and Neck of Femur Fracture lists alongside other consultant colleagues.
The new Consultant will be required to cover for colleagues during periods of absence.
The post holder will not participate in a trauma on-call rota, but the post will entail an on-call weekend rota to cover Sheffield Elective Orthopaedics Centre (SEOC). This is currently 1 in 16 and involves a morning ward round of elective patients. The post holder will be expected to be on call from home from 8am until 5pm on the Saturday and Sunday to cover elective patients only.
About us
Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one if the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than 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 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
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
The successful candidate must be registered with the fully 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 an appropriate fellowship in Orthopaedic Trauma. 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
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
The successful candidate must be registered with the fully 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 an appropriate fellowship in Orthopaedic Trauma. 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 Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
- FRCS (Tr&Orth) or equivalent.
Desirable
- MD or PhD or equivalent
- 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.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Appropriate Fellowship in Orthopaedic Trauma
- Ability to work as an independent practitioner in the Orthopaedic Surgery
Desirable
- Fellowship in lower limb Arthroplasty
Research
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
Desirable
- Publications in Peer reviewed journals.
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels
Desirable
- Qualification in Medical Education
CPD
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Management and Administartion
Essential
- Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management
Clinical governance and Audit
Essential
- Experience in performing clinical audit
Desirable
- Completion and publication of a substantive audit / QI project or service improvement project relevant to this post
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix)
- Good oral and written communication skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full and Specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
- FRCS (Tr&Orth) or equivalent.
Desirable
- MD or PhD or equivalent
- 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.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Appropriate Fellowship in Orthopaedic Trauma
- Ability to work as an independent practitioner in the Orthopaedic Surgery
Desirable
- Fellowship in lower limb Arthroplasty
Research
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
Desirable
- Publications in Peer reviewed journals.
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels
Desirable
- Qualification in Medical Education
CPD
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Management and Administartion
Essential
- Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management
Clinical governance and Audit
Essential
- Experience in performing clinical audit
Desirable
- Completion and publication of a substantive audit / QI project or service improvement project relevant to this post
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix)
- 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).
