Job summary
The department works across all 3 hospital sites and is busy with daily trauma lists and other activity consisting of elective inpatient and daycases lists, fracture and outpatient clinics, and emergency department streaming clinics for minor injuries. It is equipped for the most modern orthopaedic procedures, being a well-equipped hospital with a full range of Clinical Support Services.
The well-developed department is supported by dedicated occupational therapists and the Trauma and Orthopaedic Department as a whole has excellent specialist nursing input. Physiotherapy support in outpatient and inpatient areas is of a high standard, with well developed, dedicated teams. The orthopaedic surgeons have excellent links with radiology services, where radiologists have a keen interest in musculoskeletal imaging, particularly ultrasound. The Trust also has onsite access to CT and MRI. The Trauma and Orthopaedic Department works very closely with the Rheumatology Department within the Trust and it is expected that any appointee will continue with this team approach.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to be appointed as Honorary Senior Lecturer at Hull York Medical School (HYMS). This honorary appointment is in recognition of contribution to teaching and research and holders of honorary titles may request access to HYMS and University premises and facilities, systems, and library services.
JD approved by Royal College.
AAC date : 5th September 2024
Main duties of the job
As a senior employee of the Trust the post-holder will work in close co-operation with, and support, other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trust's patients.
Integral to the responsibilities of the posts are the following requirements:
- To ensure the provision of a first class clinical service
- To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
- To undertake all work in accordance with the Trust's procedures and operating policies
- To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust's and Business Unit's services plans
About us
Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust is part of one of the largest acute and community Group arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Group has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Group and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post would suit a good team player dedicated to high quality patient care. The opportunity exists to work in a non-hierarchical setting and offer a wide range of orthopaedic procedures in this busy Trust. The postholder must be prepared to work cross site to allow development of services across northern Lincolnshire and Goole.
We are looking for an orthopaedic surgeon who has subspecialty interests in hand and wrist surgery.
The postholder will be required to create effective relationships with clinical colleagues as well as members of the management team. Senior management are supportive of the service and related opportunities for development.
The Trust has rationalised the implant and prosthetic usage and the successful candidate will be expected to continue with this agreement.
The Consultant on call rota is 1 in 6 with internal cover between consultants for annual leave and study leave and is currently based at Grimsby Hospital. On call is nonresident and the person should be available over the phone and attend within 30 minutes if required. We are exploring the option of a single site on call and the frequency and site might change in the future when the trusts reconfiguration strategy is agreed and implemented.
Currently one associate specialist on each site share the on call with consultants making it 1 in 7 in Scunthorpe and 1 in 6 in Grimsby.
Trauma and on call work is based at Grimsby and Scunthorpe. The majority of the elective work is undertaken at Goole and Grimsby. All complex paediatric trauma is undertaken by neighbouring Tertiary Centres, general paediatric trauma is delivered as part of our Trauma service. There is middle grade and consultant presence on all sites everyday to provide any advice for post-operative patients and the on call Consultant will assume responsibility of your patients should you not be available. The appointee is expected to work as part of the team to deliver the service.
As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.
Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.
We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.
Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.
Please be aware that all newemployees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated. To view a full job description and person specification please see attachments on this advert
To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://joinnlag.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post would suit a good team player dedicated to high quality patient care. The opportunity exists to work in a non-hierarchical setting and offer a wide range of orthopaedic procedures in this busy Trust. The postholder must be prepared to work cross site to allow development of services across northern Lincolnshire and Goole.
We are looking for an orthopaedic surgeon who has subspecialty interests in hand and wrist surgery.
The postholder will be required to create effective relationships with clinical colleagues as well as members of the management team. Senior management are supportive of the service and related opportunities for development.
The Trust has rationalised the implant and prosthetic usage and the successful candidate will be expected to continue with this agreement.
The Consultant on call rota is 1 in 6 with internal cover between consultants for annual leave and study leave and is currently based at Grimsby Hospital. On call is nonresident and the person should be available over the phone and attend within 30 minutes if required. We are exploring the option of a single site on call and the frequency and site might change in the future when the trusts reconfiguration strategy is agreed and implemented.
Currently one associate specialist on each site share the on call with consultants making it 1 in 7 in Scunthorpe and 1 in 6 in Grimsby.
Trauma and on call work is based at Grimsby and Scunthorpe. The majority of the elective work is undertaken at Goole and Grimsby. All complex paediatric trauma is undertaken by neighbouring Tertiary Centres, general paediatric trauma is delivered as part of our Trauma service. There is middle grade and consultant presence on all sites everyday to provide any advice for post-operative patients and the on call Consultant will assume responsibility of your patients should you not be available. The appointee is expected to work as part of the team to deliver the service.
As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.
Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.
We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.
Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.
Please be aware that all newemployees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated. To view a full job description and person specification please see attachments on this advert
To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://joinnlag.co.uk/
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Full GMC Registration Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via oCCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview oCESR or oEuropean Community Rights Undertaken programme of training acceptable to the Royal College of Surgeons for appointment to Consultant Status Eligibility to work in the UK. Able to take responsibility for delivering the service without direct supervision
- ATLS or equivalent - Provider Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job, [specialty knowledge exam]. Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need. Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job. Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.
- General Orthopaedic Training with sub specialist Hand and Wrist training and experience with general upper limb trauma experience
Desirable
- An appropriate higher - [specialty e.g. FRCS-T&O or equivalent] surgical qualification.
- Fellowship in Hand and Wrist surgery Experience with general and UL Trauma
Fitness to Practice
Essential
- Applicant's knowledge is up to date and fit to practise safely
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Full GMC Registration Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via oCCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview oCESR or oEuropean Community Rights Undertaken programme of training acceptable to the Royal College of Surgeons for appointment to Consultant Status Eligibility to work in the UK. Able to take responsibility for delivering the service without direct supervision
- ATLS or equivalent - Provider Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job, [specialty knowledge exam]. Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need. Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job. Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.
- General Orthopaedic Training with sub specialist Hand and Wrist training and experience with general upper limb trauma experience
Desirable
- An appropriate higher - [specialty e.g. FRCS-T&O or equivalent] surgical qualification.
- Fellowship in Hand and Wrist surgery Experience with general and UL Trauma
Fitness to Practice
Essential
- Applicant's knowledge is up to date and fit to practise safely
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).
