Job summary
We require a sub specialist Knee Surgeon (capable of managing both Arthroplasty & Soft Tissue surgery). This post will be for 5 months starting from 1st March 2023
The successful applicant will have interests that compliment the skills of the existing team of 8 full-time, 3 part-time and 2 Locum Consultants. We require expertise in managing complex knee & periprosthetic trauma work and so expect applicants to be confident in dealing with such cases.
The post will be a 10PA contract and will include flexible new and follow up clinics & operating sessions. It will be a 5 week ahead planned rota.
Main duties of the job
To support the delivery of the inpatient Orthopaedic service at Warwick Hospital.To support the management of soft tissue knee and knee arthroplasty surgery. The post holder will be expected to undertake new and follow up clinics and operating sessions for the orthopaedic department. The basic working week has core hours from 8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, totalling 40 hours. There is no on call element.
About us
There are currently 13 Orthopaedic Consultants that provide Orthopaedic services within the Trust. The Consultants are supported by:
An Associate Specialist (Mr. Bello Dikko)
One Senior Orthopaedic Fellow
7 middle grade Doctors
4 Specialist Registrars from the West Midlands Deanery (totalling 11)
Junior training grades who form part of a combined junior surgical out of hour's rota.
Greville Ward: Is a 20 bedded Elective Orthopaedic Ward (all patients pre-screened for MRSA) where all patients requiring Joint replacement surgery are treated.
Thomas Ward: is a 22 bedded trauma and orthopaedic ward. The ward also accommodates some Ortho-geriatric patients. Charlecote ward is a designated Orthogeriatric ward that fractured neck of femur patients transfer to in their post-operative period.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Fracture Clinic (incl patient-related admin)
1.25 PA (1 follow up clinic)
Elective Orthopaedic clinic (incl. patient-related admin)
2.5 PA (2 new patient clinics)
Elective theatre lists (incl. pre & post-op ward rounds)
3.75 PA (3 theatre sessions)
Emergency PAs from trauma timetable
0
Flexible session theatre / OPD / Trauma
1 SPA (1 four-hour teaching clinic)
Supporting Professional Activities
Continuous Professional Development/Research/teaching clinic /Mandatory training /Audit
1.5 SPA
TOTAL
10 PA
Pro rata over an 8-week period.
Elective Week 1 8-week Rota
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Flexible sessions if theatre not available 1.25 PA
Flexible sessions if theatre not available 1.25 PA
Flexible sessions if theatre not available 1.25 PA
Outpatient Clinic
(Incl admin time)
1.25 PA
Theatre session
(Incl ward rounds)
1.25 PA
Outpatient teaching clinic as 1 SPA/ flexible session over the week
Flexible sessions if theatre not available 1.25 PA
1 SPA
Outpatient Clinic
(Incl admin time)
1.25 PA
Theatre session
(Incl ward rounds)
1.25 PA
Audit / 0.5 SPA
The timetable will be flexible as to the needs of the department but there will an individual Rota planned that will be five weeks ahead.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Fracture Clinic (incl patient-related admin)
1.25 PA (1 follow up clinic)
Elective Orthopaedic clinic (incl. patient-related admin)
2.5 PA (2 new patient clinics)
Elective theatre lists (incl. pre & post-op ward rounds)
3.75 PA (3 theatre sessions)
Emergency PAs from trauma timetable
0
Flexible session theatre / OPD / Trauma
1 SPA (1 four-hour teaching clinic)
Supporting Professional Activities
Continuous Professional Development/Research/teaching clinic /Mandatory training /Audit
1.5 SPA
TOTAL
10 PA
Pro rata over an 8-week period.
Elective Week 1 8-week Rota
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Flexible sessions if theatre not available 1.25 PA
Flexible sessions if theatre not available 1.25 PA
Flexible sessions if theatre not available 1.25 PA
Outpatient Clinic
(Incl admin time)
1.25 PA
Theatre session
(Incl ward rounds)
1.25 PA
Outpatient teaching clinic as 1 SPA/ flexible session over the week
Flexible sessions if theatre not available 1.25 PA
1 SPA
Outpatient Clinic
(Incl admin time)
1.25 PA
Theatre session
(Incl ward rounds)
1.25 PA
Audit / 0.5 SPA
The timetable will be flexible as to the needs of the department but there will an individual Rota planned that will be five weeks ahead.
Person Specification
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Research experience and/or higher qualifications as evidence of research in Orthopaedics
Desirable
- Additional Relevant Qualifications
Person Specification
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Research experience and/or higher qualifications as evidence of research in Orthopaedics
Desirable
- Additional Relevant Qualifications
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).
