Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a new consultant post with a special interest in Knee Revision Surgery at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
You will become a highly valued member of our multi-disciplinary team, bringing your expertise and skills in orthopaedic procedures.
Our consultants have access to great facilities in a busy, patient focused, rewarding environment.
We perform high volumes of orthopaedic Arthroplasty surgery in our unit and our length of stay averages, for both hip and knee surgery, are significantly below 2 days and we are growing our same day discharge arthroplasty pathways with our enhanced recovery programme. We would welcome surgeons who are able to help to develop this and work with us.
Our orthopaedic surgeons are the core of renowned hospital, with the opportunities for support and learning that this brings.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be responsible for those patients referred to their care and will undertake clinics, pre-operative assessment, operating lists and ward rounds.
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
We are looking for a team player who will actively support the work of the Arthroplasty Unit. Applicants will be able to demonstrate through their application a well-developed interest in arthroplasty surgery, plus a post-specialist registration fellowship in arthroplasty surgery.
Interested candidates will be listed on the Specialist Register for Trauma and Orthopaedics (or be within 6 months of being at the time of interview) and have completed an appropriate post-specialist registration fellowship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a team player who will actively support the work of the Arthroplasty Unit. Applicants will be able to demonstrate through their application a well-developed interest in arthroplasty surgery, plus a post-specialist registration fellowship in arthroplasty surgery.
Interested candidates will be listed on the Specialist Register for Trauma and Orthopaedics (or be within 6 months of being at the time of interview) and have completed an appropriate post-specialist registration fellowship.
Person Specification
Qualifications and 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
Desirable
Experience and specialist knowledge
Essential
- Currently practicing orthopaedic clinician
- All round orthopaedic experience to include significant primary hip and knee and appropriate revision knee experience and training
- Twelve-month post-specialist registration fellowship in arthroplasty surgery or evidence of acceptance on such a fellowship programme at time of application
- Demonstration of a reasonable knowledge of knee and hip arthroplasty plus evidence of independent practice in theatres and and outpatients for all levels of arthroplasty and revision knee arthroplasty.
Audit, Research and Teaching
Essential
- Understanding of principles of audit (including process, outcomes and change in practice)
- Evidence of recent audit within field of practice
- Proven teaching skills and commitment to training of junior doctors.
- Recent peer reviewed publications and presentation of papers relevant to post.
Person Specification
Qualifications and 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
Desirable
Experience and specialist knowledge
Essential
- Currently practicing orthopaedic clinician
- All round orthopaedic experience to include significant primary hip and knee and appropriate revision knee experience and training
- Twelve-month post-specialist registration fellowship in arthroplasty surgery or evidence of acceptance on such a fellowship programme at time of application
- Demonstration of a reasonable knowledge of knee and hip arthroplasty plus evidence of independent practice in theatres and and outpatients for all levels of arthroplasty and revision knee arthroplasty.
Audit, Research and Teaching
Essential
- Understanding of principles of audit (including process, outcomes and change in practice)
- Evidence of recent audit within field of practice
- Proven teaching skills and commitment to training of junior doctors.
- Recent peer reviewed publications and presentation of papers relevant to post.
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
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHSFT
Oswestry
SY10 7AG
Employer's website
https://www.rjah.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
