Job summary
This is an additional post, bringing the complement of SpR equivalents within the Department of Orthopaedics to thirteen. There are 7 Specialist Registrars who are part of the South East London Orthopaedic Training Programme, 5 Trust Grade Registrars. The new post is a Trust Grade Registrar.There are 11 Senior Clinical Fellows and Trauma Fellows who are post FRCS(T&O). The department also has 8 Junior Clinical Fellows or Core Trainees and 8 FY1s.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is expected to supervise the work of the JCFs and FY1s and undertake regular ward rounds during the week along with the rest of the team. The general duties of the post include clinics (elective and fracture) and theatre lists (elective and trauma). There is a big emphasis on audit, research and teaching with numerous educational opportunities present in the department regularly. Participation in all these activities is encouraged and supported.
Post holders who show appropriate progression may be able to extend their contract and rotate through the department firms.
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 Department provides Orthopaedic services primarily for the residents of Camberwell (population approximately 316,000) and a consultant based trauma service. Kings College Hospital is one of the 4 Level 1 Major Trauma Centres within London and consequently the number of polytrauma and complex trauma patients has increased since April 2010. The Department has a well-established tertiary referral service for the other sub-speciality interests including Limb Reconstruction, Diabetic Foot Reconstruction, Complex Hip and Knee Arthroplasty, Paediatrics and Complex Upper Limb. This post provides extensive experience in trauma as well as in general orthopaedics.
The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.
To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues
This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.
All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication.You are therefore required to check this regularly and to deal with such communication promptly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Department provides Orthopaedic services primarily for the residents of Camberwell (population approximately 316,000) and a consultant based trauma service. Kings College Hospital is one of the 4 Level 1 Major Trauma Centres within London and consequently the number of polytrauma and complex trauma patients has increased since April 2010. The Department has a well-established tertiary referral service for the other sub-speciality interests including Limb Reconstruction, Diabetic Foot Reconstruction, Complex Hip and Knee Arthroplasty, Paediatrics and Complex Upper Limb. This post provides extensive experience in trauma as well as in general orthopaedics.
The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.
To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues
This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.
All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication.You are therefore required to check this regularly and to deal with such communication promptly.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Medical Degree
- Completion of Basic Surgical Training or equivalent
- MRCS
- ATLS
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Medical Degree
- Completion of Basic Surgical Training or equivalent
- MRCS
- ATLS
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).
