Job summary
Following the expansion of the County Elective Hub, UHNM is looking to recruit 2 Specialist Doctors in Trauma and Orthopaedics specialising in hip and knee arthroplasty. One of the posts is to have a specialist interest in the sarcoma pathway.
This posts represent an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team of consultant colleagues at a University Teaching Hospital which provides a wide range of elective orthopaedic services and tertiary services.
UHNM is the Major Trauma Centre for the North West Midlands and North Wales network serving the population of Staffordshire, South Cheshire, Shropshire and North Wales. The Major Trauma Centre has an excellent reputation and is one of the busiest for spine and orthopaedic trauma.
The successful applicant will be expected to support the treatment of orthopaedic patients across both our sites at Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital, Stafford. The applicant should demonstrate that they are able to perform at consultant level in elective orthopaedic surgery and be flexible in their approach to help backfill consultants in the elective service when they are on leave or consultant of the week on call duties.
Main duties of the job
To see new patient referrals into the hip and knee service with a view to generate an independent caseload of patients for inpatient treatment.
To provide leadership and skill in primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty surgery
Be able to participate and manage independent orthopaedic elective operating lists (the elective practice will be hip and knee arthroplasty).
To manage and be responsible for continuing care of patients with hip and knee problems in partnership with consultant colleagues.
To provide Consultant level cover for the Department of Orthopaedics.
Provide independent assessment, investigation and surgical and non-surgical management of orthopaedic patients admitted electively.
Be able to work alongside consultant colleagues in theatre where necessary.
Flexibly work to allow back filling of clinic and theatre sessions as required.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A detailed job description and main responsibilities are within the attached job description under supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
A detailed job description and main responsibilities are within the attached job description under supporting documents
Person Specification
Professional Values and Behaviours, Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Completed at least 12 years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on part time basis) or have equivalent experience and competencies
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- At least 6 years' experience in a relevant specialty
- FRCS (UK) part 1 or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
- Experience in a range of Trauma & Orthopaedic surgery, specifically for hip and knee arthroplasty
- Practices with the professional values and behaviours expected of all doctors as set out in the GMC Good Medical Practice and the Generic Professional Capabilities Framework (or equivalent for dentists).
Desirable
Education & Training
Essential
- Experience of clinical supervision and mentorship
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in medical education
- Experience of undergraduate teaching and supervision
Patient Safety and Quality Improvement
Essential
- Evidence of attendance at MDT Meetings
Desirable
- Evidence of implementing change within a department/service
Research
Essential
- Evidence of experience in research
Desirable
- Peer reviewed publications
- Evidence of continuing research
Person Specification
Professional Values and Behaviours, Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Completed at least 12 years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on part time basis) or have equivalent experience and competencies
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- At least 6 years' experience in a relevant specialty
- FRCS (UK) part 1 or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
- Experience in a range of Trauma & Orthopaedic surgery, specifically for hip and knee arthroplasty
- Practices with the professional values and behaviours expected of all doctors as set out in the GMC Good Medical Practice and the Generic Professional Capabilities Framework (or equivalent for dentists).
Desirable
Education & Training
Essential
- Experience of clinical supervision and mentorship
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in medical education
- Experience of undergraduate teaching and supervision
Patient Safety and Quality Improvement
Essential
- Evidence of attendance at MDT Meetings
Desirable
- Evidence of implementing change within a department/service
Research
Essential
- Evidence of experience in research
Desirable
- Peer reviewed publications
- Evidence of continuing research
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
Newcastle Road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
