Job summary
An opportunity has arisen within The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH) NHS Foundation Trust for a Locum Consultant in Veterans Lower Limb Arthroplasty. This is a new full-time post for an initial period of 6 months, followed by the possibility of a further 6 months extension. The post will complement the existing Consultants performing Veterans Arthroplasty Surgery at Oswestry.
Main duties of the job
The main duties and responsibilities of the post are concerned with the management of Veteran arthroplasty patients throughout the hospital. The successful candidate will work as part of the Veterans team and attend the monthly Veterans board meeting. They will liaise with patients, and GPs, both prior to, and after their admission. They will perform new patients' clinics; follow up clinics and pre-operative clinics as well as working independently in theatre. They will be directly responsible for the day-to-day management of Veteran inpatients and will perform a daily ward round.
About us
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH)is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.
Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities - including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans' Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is for a permanent whole time (10 Programmed Activities + up to 2 additional programmed activities) Locum Consultant specialising in Veterans Lower Limb Arthroplasty at the Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This is a full-time post based at RJAH with no regular trauma commitment. However, there may be a requirement to manage patients with Periprosthetic Trauma Fractures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is for a permanent whole time (10 Programmed Activities + up to 2 additional programmed activities) Locum Consultant specialising in Veterans Lower Limb Arthroplasty at the Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This is a full-time post based at RJAH with no regular trauma commitment. However, there may be a requirement to manage patients with Periprosthetic Trauma Fractures.
Person Specification
Qualifications, formal training and professional registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with license to practice and with no restrictions on practice.
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Trauma and Orthopaedics, via CCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview.
- CESR or European Community Rights Primary Medical Degree FRCS (Tr&Orth) (or Equivalent
- Current ATLS Certification
Experience and specialist knowledge
Essential
- Currently practicing with at least 3 years of arthroplasty experience.
- Demonstration of a reasonable knowledge of knee and hip arthroplasty plus evidence of independent practice in theatres and outpatients for all levels of arthroplasty and revision knee arthroplasty
- To have at least 18 months UK experience of Veterans arthroplasty.
- To have performed military service.
- To have evidence of working with military welfare services and charities
- Consolidated experience (Demonstrable competence) in managing Veteran orthopaedic patients.
Clinical Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of audit (including process and outcomes and change in practice
- Evidence of recent audit within field of practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications, formal training and professional registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with license to practice and with no restrictions on practice.
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Trauma and Orthopaedics, via CCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview.
- CESR or European Community Rights Primary Medical Degree FRCS (Tr&Orth) (or Equivalent
- Current ATLS Certification
Experience and specialist knowledge
Essential
- Currently practicing with at least 3 years of arthroplasty experience.
- Demonstration of a reasonable knowledge of knee and hip arthroplasty plus evidence of independent practice in theatres and outpatients for all levels of arthroplasty and revision knee arthroplasty
- To have at least 18 months UK experience of Veterans arthroplasty.
- To have performed military service.
- To have evidence of working with military welfare services and charities
- Consolidated experience (Demonstrable competence) in managing Veteran orthopaedic patients.
Clinical Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of audit (including process and outcomes and change in practice
- Evidence of recent audit within field of practice.
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
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Hospital
Oswestry
SY10 7AG
Employer's website
https://www.rjah.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
