Job summary
One post for a Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics is advertised in general and complex trauma witha special interest in foot & ankle to complement the current consultants in the Orthopaedic Departmentwithin Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The successful candidate would join the existing team ofnine consultants at University Hospital Lewisham and ten consultants at Queen Elizabeth HospitalWoolwich. Elective work is to be carried out at the Lewisham site.The appointment (10PAs) will be made in accordance with the 2003 Consultant Terms and Conditions.The post holder will be expected to provide regular trauma sessions and be involved in audit andclinical governance as required. The post holder will participate in a 1:9 on call rota supported by a fulljunior doctor team.The successful candidate will join a team of hard-working and enthusiastic Trauma and Orthopaedicconsultants. We believe this new post will provide time, support and recognition for well-trainedindividuals to develop their clinical and teaching skills, and to deliver excellent patient care.
Main duties of the job
3. General Description of the PostIntroductionThis post will be for a consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics, with expertise in complex trauma and foot and anklesurgery. The post will be for 10 PAs. On-call cover will be based at University Hospital Lewisham covering a 1 in9 on-call rota for weekends and non-resident nights. Daytime elective work can be scheduled at both hospitalsites, but is almost always undertaken at the Lewisham hospital site due to the number of operating theatres onthis site. Trauma activity can be scheduled at both sites.Proven competency in trauma and lower limb surgery will be required. This post is important to the Trust to ensurethe continuation of our excellent and busy Orthopaedic Service and support the 18-weeks target.The successful candidates would join the existing team of 20 substantive consultants at Lewisham and GreenwichNHS Trust.The appointment will be made in accordance with the 2003 Consultant Terms and Conditions of Service. Thepost holder will be expected to provide regular trauma sessions and to participate in clinical governance andteaching activity. Opportunities for getting involved in NHS leadership will also be made available.
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties of post1. The post holder will participate in the Consultant led trauma service to maintain ahigh quality trauma service with Consultant involvement in early operative work andfracture clinic supervision. The appointee would be encouraged to further developand update skills in the acute management of complex fractures and themanagement of a foot & ankle service.2. Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust serves a young sporty population and thereferrals of sports related and soft tissue problems are also increasing. Thecandidate will be expected to be competent in managing these patients.3. The post holder will be required to adopt a continuing responsibility for the care ofpatients in his/her charge in partnership with other consultant colleagues.4. He/she will be expected to fully participate in the teaching activities of theDirectorate.5. For the purpose of management and use of resources, he/she will be accountableto the Clinical Director of Orthopaedics and work closely with the Service Manager.6. He/she will share in the Directorates management and administrativeresponsibilities.7. The post holder undertakes, exceptionally, to perform additional duties inoccasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.8. The appointee will be responsible for the professional supervision andmanagement of junior staff and participate in their appointment with otherConsultants.9. The appointee will be expected to participate in postgraduate teaching of medicalstaff and undergraduates attached to the Trust and in the training of all grades ofstaff.10. The appointee will participate on a regular basis in the process of Clinical Auditwithin the department and take on the audit role for the department. The appointeewill be expected to attend department and divisional clinical governance meetingsas requested.11. He/she will be required to maintain an on-call (1:8) commitment and to provideprospective cover for colleagues on a mutually agreed basis in respect of absencefrom duty. He/she will be expected to co-operate in the present agreed frameworkof the directorate management structure arrangements.Page 9 of 182. On Call RequirementUnder the Terms and Conditions of the Service of Hospital Medical and Dental Staff it isexpected that the Consultant will have continuing responsibility for patients admitted under hiscare, taking into consideration a shared on-call amongst 10 Consultants.Active participation on the On-Call currently at 1:8 weekdays and 1:9 weekends is a pre-requisite.3. Special InterestThe current Consultants interests include knee surgery, foot & ankle, soft tissue knee, hipsurgery, paediatric surgery and upper limb surgery. The trauma load is shared equally amongstthe Consultants and a Trauma Meeting is held each weekday morning at 8.00 am. Someminimal invasive and minimal access surgery is conducted in the Trust. The development of aspecialist interest in foot & ankle to compliment the above would be encouraged.4. Teaching RequirementThis post will be expected to participate in Audit, teaching of Undergraduates, Postgraduates, Nursingand Allied Health Professionals.The successful candidate will be encouraged to participate in continuing postgraduate medical educationby attending conferences and training courses as required by the RCS.The Department of Orthopaedic surgery has developed a strong commitment to teaching andtraining. There are daily trauma teaching meetings so as to plan the treatment of emergencypatients for the day. We participate actively in South East Thames Orthopaedic training andhave designated weekly teaching sessions for the junior doctors in the department.There will be opportunity for research/CPD during the supporting professional activitysessions. These sessions are designed to give the individual the flexibility to develop aspecialist interest, undertake some research or teaching of the junior medical staff and tomaintain skills.All Consultants will be expected to register for CPD.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties of post1. The post holder will participate in the Consultant led trauma service to maintain ahigh quality trauma service with Consultant involvement in early operative work andfracture clinic supervision. The appointee would be encouraged to further developand update skills in the acute management of complex fractures and themanagement of a foot & ankle service.2. Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust serves a young sporty population and thereferrals of sports related and soft tissue problems are also increasing. Thecandidate will be expected to be competent in managing these patients.3. The post holder will be required to adopt a continuing responsibility for the care ofpatients in his/her charge in partnership with other consultant colleagues.4. He/she will be expected to fully participate in the teaching activities of theDirectorate.5. For the purpose of management and use of resources, he/she will be accountableto the Clinical Director of Orthopaedics and work closely with the Service Manager.6. He/she will share in the Directorates management and administrativeresponsibilities.7. The post holder undertakes, exceptionally, to perform additional duties inoccasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.8. The appointee will be responsible for the professional supervision andmanagement of junior staff and participate in their appointment with otherConsultants.9. The appointee will be expected to participate in postgraduate teaching of medicalstaff and undergraduates attached to the Trust and in the training of all grades ofstaff.10. The appointee will participate on a regular basis in the process of Clinical Auditwithin the department and take on the audit role for the department. The appointeewill be expected to attend department and divisional clinical governance meetingsas requested.11. He/she will be required to maintain an on-call (1:8) commitment and to provideprospective cover for colleagues on a mutually agreed basis in respect of absencefrom duty. He/she will be expected to co-operate in the present agreed frameworkof the directorate management structure arrangements.Page 9 of 182. On Call RequirementUnder the Terms and Conditions of the Service of Hospital Medical and Dental Staff it isexpected that the Consultant will have continuing responsibility for patients admitted under hiscare, taking into consideration a shared on-call amongst 10 Consultants.Active participation on the On-Call currently at 1:8 weekdays and 1:9 weekends is a pre-requisite.3. Special InterestThe current Consultants interests include knee surgery, foot & ankle, soft tissue knee, hipsurgery, paediatric surgery and upper limb surgery. The trauma load is shared equally amongstthe Consultants and a Trauma Meeting is held each weekday morning at 8.00 am. Someminimal invasive and minimal access surgery is conducted in the Trust. The development of aspecialist interest in foot & ankle to compliment the above would be encouraged.4. Teaching RequirementThis post will be expected to participate in Audit, teaching of Undergraduates, Postgraduates, Nursingand Allied Health Professionals.The successful candidate will be encouraged to participate in continuing postgraduate medical educationby attending conferences and training courses as required by the RCS.The Department of Orthopaedic surgery has developed a strong commitment to teaching andtraining. There are daily trauma teaching meetings so as to plan the treatment of emergencypatients for the day. We participate actively in South East Thames Orthopaedic training andhave designated weekly teaching sessions for the junior doctors in the department.There will be opportunity for research/CPD during the supporting professional activitysessions. These sessions are designed to give the individual the flexibility to develop aspecialist interest, undertake some research or teaching of the junior medical staff and tomaintain skills.All Consultants will be expected to register for CPD.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full General Medical Council registration with License to Practice
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) or equivalent
- Primary medical qualification
- An appropriate higher surgical Trauma and Orthopaedic surgical qualification e.g. FRCS (Tr. & Orth.)
Desirable
- Post graduate degree e.g. MD, PhD, Diploma
Clinical Experience
Essential
- To have completed a recognised Fellowship in Foot & Ankle Surgery
- To have completed a recognised Fellowship in Trauma
- Clinical expertise in General Orthopaedics including Trauma
- Good practical clinical skills
- Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level and to manage complex clinical problems
Desirable
- Further degree in leadership to promote departmental development
Clinical Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of audit
- Evidence of previous audit
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Evidence of teaching juniors, medical students and other health care professionals
Desirable
- Proven teaching abilities
- Attendance at formal teaching courses
- Attendance at the TAiP course (Royal College of Surgeons)
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- An understanding of management in the context of the Health Service. Evidence of contribution to safety systems / processes.
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of risk management activity
Research Experience
Essential
- Evidence of research activity Publication in peer reviewed journals
Desirable
- International Podium and Poster Presentations
Other Attributes
Essential
- Team Player
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with difficult situations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent leadership skills
- Evidence of ability to lead a clinical team at consultant level
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full General Medical Council registration with License to Practice
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) or equivalent
- Primary medical qualification
- An appropriate higher surgical Trauma and Orthopaedic surgical qualification e.g. FRCS (Tr. & Orth.)
Desirable
- Post graduate degree e.g. MD, PhD, Diploma
Clinical Experience
Essential
- To have completed a recognised Fellowship in Foot & Ankle Surgery
- To have completed a recognised Fellowship in Trauma
- Clinical expertise in General Orthopaedics including Trauma
- Good practical clinical skills
- Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level and to manage complex clinical problems
Desirable
- Further degree in leadership to promote departmental development
Clinical Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of audit
- Evidence of previous audit
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Evidence of teaching juniors, medical students and other health care professionals
Desirable
- Proven teaching abilities
- Attendance at formal teaching courses
- Attendance at the TAiP course (Royal College of Surgeons)
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- An understanding of management in the context of the Health Service. Evidence of contribution to safety systems / processes.
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of risk management activity
Research Experience
Essential
- Evidence of research activity Publication in peer reviewed journals
Desirable
- International Podium and Poster Presentations
Other Attributes
Essential
- Team Player
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with difficult situations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent leadership skills
- Evidence of ability to lead a clinical team at consultant level
Desirable
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).
