Job summary
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with Special Interest in Trauma and Limb Reconstruction Surgery
Site: King's College Hospital (Denmark Hill) & Princess Royal University Hospital
£86,721 - £116,165 p.a incl. of London Weighting Allowance
Full-time 10 PAs
Permanent
Main duties of the job
The post holder will join the Trauma & Orthopaedic department at King's on the Denmark Hill site consisting of 23 orthopaedic and 4 plastic surgeons organised into 4 subspecialty firms (upper limb, lower limb, foot/ankle/paeds/limb recon and orthoplastics).
The primary purpose of this role is to provide support and delivery of orthopaedic trauma care for adult and paediatric patients in keeping with the requirements of the Major Trauma service. In addition, there is a requirement to provide and support delivery of elective orthopaedic limb reconstruction services in line with the department's status as a tertiary referral centre. This may also include a commitment to providing some elective paediatric orthopaedic services.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The trauma commitments include management of complex injuries, predominantly of the lower limb. Specifically, a proven background and expertise in treatment of complex periarticular fractures using Ilizarov/external fixation techniques is required. The post holder will also work alongside the existing orthoplastics team to provide comprehensive integrated care for patients with combined orthopaedic and soft tissue injuries. There is also an expectation to be an integral part of the wider trauma service including general, vascular, neuro and cardiothoracic surgical teams.
Elective responsibilities will focus on the delivery of tertiary referral limb reconstruction services that may include an element of paediatric care provision in the form of lower limb deformity correction. Elective services will be delivered at the DH site as well as the Trusts off site elective orthopaedic centre in Orpington, Kent.
The role carries responsibility for the day-to-day management of elective and trauma and limb reconstruction patients on the wards. The department operates a 2-consultant weekend on call system. The post holder will contribute the first on call rota on a regular basis (weekdays 1:12 and 1:13 weekends, Friday to Sunday).
An important aspect of the role is a contribution to Kings subspecialty training. The consultant will be expected to supervise, govern, cooperate with, instruct, teach doctors at SCF, SpR, JCF, SHO, F1/F2 level in their clinical work and audit activity of the unit. The Department is proactively involved with student teaching and regular student teaching is mandatory for the post holder.
To be eligible for interview you must be fully registered with the GMC, hold a Licence to Practice, and be on the Specialist Register. Applications are also accepted from those within six months of attaining CCT (or equivalent) and applicants who can demonstrate submission of a completed CESR application to the GMC.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The trauma commitments include management of complex injuries, predominantly of the lower limb. Specifically, a proven background and expertise in treatment of complex periarticular fractures using Ilizarov/external fixation techniques is required. The post holder will also work alongside the existing orthoplastics team to provide comprehensive integrated care for patients with combined orthopaedic and soft tissue injuries. There is also an expectation to be an integral part of the wider trauma service including general, vascular, neuro and cardiothoracic surgical teams.
Elective responsibilities will focus on the delivery of tertiary referral limb reconstruction services that may include an element of paediatric care provision in the form of lower limb deformity correction. Elective services will be delivered at the DH site as well as the Trusts off site elective orthopaedic centre in Orpington, Kent.
The role carries responsibility for the day-to-day management of elective and trauma and limb reconstruction patients on the wards. The department operates a 2-consultant weekend on call system. The post holder will contribute the first on call rota on a regular basis (weekdays 1:12 and 1:13 weekends, Friday to Sunday).
An important aspect of the role is a contribution to Kings subspecialty training. The consultant will be expected to supervise, govern, cooperate with, instruct, teach doctors at SCF, SpR, JCF, SHO, F1/F2 level in their clinical work and audit activity of the unit. The Department is proactively involved with student teaching and regular student teaching is mandatory for the post holder.
To be eligible for interview you must be fully registered with the GMC, hold a Licence to Practice, and be on the Specialist Register. Applications are also accepted from those within six months of attaining CCT (or equivalent) and applicants who can demonstrate submission of a completed CESR application to the GMC.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registerable medical qualification
- FRCS Orth or equivalent
Desirable
- Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD)
Registration
Essential
- Full Registration with GMC and name on Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment
- ATLS
- Within six months of the expected date of CCT (or equivalent) on the day of interview
Training and Experience
Essential
- Equivalent to consultant
- Experience of all aspects of orthopaedic major trauma surgery including completion of a subspecialty Fellowship in orthopaedic trauma surgery.
- Fellowship experience of limb reconstruction surgery including hexapod/Ilizarov techniques commensurate with skills required to treat complex peri-articular fractures in the major trauma setting.
- Demonstrable experience of managing elective and emergency paediatric orthopaedic conditions.
Desirable
- MTC experience at consultant level
- Major Trauma Fellowship experience
- Paediatric Surgery Fellowship Experience
Administration
Essential
- Experience in day to day organisation of surgical services in a busy Teaching Hospital
Desirable
- Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams
Desirable
- Management course and/or qualification
Audit
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit. Must have undertaken and completed audit projects.
Desirable
- Experience of NIHR trials and GCP course completion
Research and Publications
Essential
- Experience of clinical research.
Desirable
- Relevant research experience
- Publication of relevant review articles or case reports.
Teaching & IT
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation.
Desirable
- Teaching skills course/qualification
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registerable medical qualification
- FRCS Orth or equivalent
Desirable
- Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD)
Registration
Essential
- Full Registration with GMC and name on Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment
- ATLS
- Within six months of the expected date of CCT (or equivalent) on the day of interview
Training and Experience
Essential
- Equivalent to consultant
- Experience of all aspects of orthopaedic major trauma surgery including completion of a subspecialty Fellowship in orthopaedic trauma surgery.
- Fellowship experience of limb reconstruction surgery including hexapod/Ilizarov techniques commensurate with skills required to treat complex peri-articular fractures in the major trauma setting.
- Demonstrable experience of managing elective and emergency paediatric orthopaedic conditions.
Desirable
- MTC experience at consultant level
- Major Trauma Fellowship experience
- Paediatric Surgery Fellowship Experience
Administration
Essential
- Experience in day to day organisation of surgical services in a busy Teaching Hospital
Desirable
- Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams
Desirable
- Management course and/or qualification
Audit
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit. Must have undertaken and completed audit projects.
Desirable
- Experience of NIHR trials and GCP course completion
Research and Publications
Essential
- Experience of clinical research.
Desirable
- Relevant research experience
- Publication of relevant review articles or case reports.
Teaching & IT
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation.
Desirable
- Teaching skills course/qualification
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
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).
