Job summary
This is a position due to increased demand for general trauma and knee surgery. The candidate will be expected to integrate within the team of existing consultants to provide a complete elective and emergency orthopaedic service. He/she will be expected to have an interest in general trauma and, all aspects of knee surgery especially complex knee trauma, knee arthroscopy and arthroplasty surgery including revision arthroplasty service. To support and further develop the management of patients accessing the service, the post holder will be expected to work with a team of trauma surgeon as part of 7 days trauma service. This requires knowledge, experience and expertise in undertaking general and complex trauma surgeries.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the day to day management of general Orthopaedic patients admitted under his/her care and on call on a 1 in 12 rota based at the Croydon site.
The orthopaedic on call rota will run as Consultant of the Week (emergency committed only) from Friday 8am until Friday 8am the following week in line with the London Emergency Standards 1 in 12
There is 1 in 12 weekend commitment. The post holder will share the junior staff and will be responsible for training of CT1 and STs as well as GPVTS and Trust Grade Doctors. Consultants are required to be onsite and free of other commitments when on call during normal working hours. The successful applicant will provide a twice daily ward round when on call and will be free of clinical commitments as part of the 24 hours emergency surgery guidelines. The post holder participates in the local and the regional complex trauma and upper limb MDT which is run fortnightly and this will be incorporated in to the job plan.
About us
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon.
These include:o Croydon University Hospitalo Purley Hospitalo The Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Centre in Thornton Heatho Community bases at Purley, Sanderstead, New Addington, Broad Green, Woodsideo A minor injuries unit in New AddingtonThe Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 3,500 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.Our Vision:"Excellent integrated care for you and your family, when and where you need it"Our 5 key 'Here for you' promises to the people of Croydon are:o You feel cared for by helpful and welcoming staffo You feel in safe hands with highly professional staffo You feel confident in your treatment from skilled teams of compassionate clinicianso You feel we value your time with convenient appointments, minimal waiting and care closer to homeo You feel it's getting better all the time as we continue to improve our services
"As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19."
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be working closely an excellent physiotherapist and consultant physiotherapy team with in the department covering various aspect of service from triaging to see and treat model.
It would be expected that the appointee will undertake a minimum of 8.5 programmed activities for direct clinical care and 1.5 for supporting duties. Normally these are expected to be carried out on site, though this may be negotiable in respect of the supporting activities. The job plan is annualised and run over an twelve-week timetable. The table following are some of the specific clinical duties expected of the employee. The department workload and planning often requires a degree of personal flexibility. The final timetable will be agreed between the successful applicant and the Clinical Lead and Service Manager following appointment. Any further changes to the job plan must be for the betterment of the service and have the full support of the specialty division together with the Medical Director's agreement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be working closely an excellent physiotherapist and consultant physiotherapy team with in the department covering various aspect of service from triaging to see and treat model.
It would be expected that the appointee will undertake a minimum of 8.5 programmed activities for direct clinical care and 1.5 for supporting duties. Normally these are expected to be carried out on site, though this may be negotiable in respect of the supporting activities. The job plan is annualised and run over an twelve-week timetable. The table following are some of the specific clinical duties expected of the employee. The department workload and planning often requires a degree of personal flexibility. The final timetable will be agreed between the successful applicant and the Clinical Lead and Service Manager following appointment. Any further changes to the job plan must be for the betterment of the service and have the full support of the specialty division together with the Medical Director's agreement.
Person Specification
Basic qualification/ Registration
Essential
- oFull GMC registration
- oAn appropriate higher surgical qualification
- oEntry on the GMC specialist register via CCT. (CCT date must be within 6 months of interview), CESR or European Community Rights
- oFellowship trained in Trauma and knee surgery.
- oMinimum 2 years' experience in trauma unit
Desirable
- Consultant level experience in trauma and knee surgery
Relevant clinical experience
Essential
- oExperience in complex knee trauma
- Expertise and competency in general trauma including upper and lower limb trauma surgery.
- oExperience in emergency surgery and management of multi-injured patient
- oCompetence in indicative procedures
Management experience
Essential
- Evidence of oAttendance at management course oExperience of leadership role oManagement in practice oUnderstanding of the NHS and aware of the management/political agenda and its implications for the service oExperience of setting up SOP and pathways oCommitment to team Working with management
Research/ Audit
Essential
- Evidence of: oPublications oPresentations at international, national and regional level Commitment to research
- Evidence of: omorbidity/mortality audit ounit and specific audit understand risk assessment
Desirable
- Previous experience of Clinical Trials
- Evidence of leading audit/quality improvement project
Person Specification
Basic qualification/ Registration
Essential
- oFull GMC registration
- oAn appropriate higher surgical qualification
- oEntry on the GMC specialist register via CCT. (CCT date must be within 6 months of interview), CESR or European Community Rights
- oFellowship trained in Trauma and knee surgery.
- oMinimum 2 years' experience in trauma unit
Desirable
- Consultant level experience in trauma and knee surgery
Relevant clinical experience
Essential
- oExperience in complex knee trauma
- Expertise and competency in general trauma including upper and lower limb trauma surgery.
- oExperience in emergency surgery and management of multi-injured patient
- oCompetence in indicative procedures
Management experience
Essential
- Evidence of oAttendance at management course oExperience of leadership role oManagement in practice oUnderstanding of the NHS and aware of the management/political agenda and its implications for the service oExperience of setting up SOP and pathways oCommitment to team Working with management
Research/ Audit
Essential
- Evidence of: oPublications oPresentations at international, national and regional level Commitment to research
- Evidence of: omorbidity/mortality audit ounit and specific audit understand risk assessment
Desirable
- Previous experience of Clinical Trials
- Evidence of leading audit/quality improvement project
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).
