Job summary
CONSULTANT POST IN TRAUMA AND ORTHOPAEDICS WITH INTEREST IN KNEE ARTHROPLASTY
Applications are invited for this new consultant post in the department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, which arises from the development of a new elective orthopaedic facility at NNUH & our commitment to providing a specialist revision service. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will play a major role in the further development of our primary and revision services and participate in the general on call rota.
Main duties of the job
All consultants, including the appointee, will be expected to be involved in implementing the Trust's Clinical Governance programme. This includes active participation in clinical audit, quality, clinical guidelines/pathways, professional development, appraisal and risk management.
The appointee will be a member of the Consultant Staff Committee and may wish to serve on this committee.
The appointee will be expected to carry out primary lower limb arthroplasty surgery, including simple and complex primary TKR, UKR and peri-prosthetic knee replacement fractures. Primary hip arthroplasty surgery will also be within the posts remit for elective and trauma patients. Expertise in the management of knee revision and infection arthroplasty would be beneficial, as would experience of enhanced recovery / day case arthroplasty surgery. There is also the opportunity, with the support of the current knee arthroplasty surgeons, to further develop the local revision MDT service
About us
The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of acute clinical services through the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (1,000 beds) and Cromer and District Hospital, including more specialist services such as oncology and radiotherapy, neonatology, orthopaedics, plastic surgery, ophthalmology, rheumatology, paediatric medicine and surgery.
For informal enquiries, please contact Mr Phil Hopgood, Consultant Knee Surgeon on 01603 286042 or Mr Jim Wimhurst, Service Director on 01603 286716.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description link to the right of the page for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
The Advisory Appointment Committee will meet on 28th July 2022.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description link to the right of the page for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
The Advisory Appointment Committee will meet on 28th July 2022.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS (Trauma & Orthopaedics)
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT or CESR (CP) within 6 months of interview
- Minimum 12 months recognised specialist fellowship training in Trauma Surgery
- Current ATLS provider certification
Desirable
Aptitudes
Essential
- Appropriate career progression with no longer than 2 years post CCT in non-substantive posts
- Evidenced commitment to career in revision knee arthroplasty
Desirable
- Extensive formal management training (eg. MBA, Senior Residents Programme)
Experience
Essential
- Considerable experience in General Orthopaedic trauma (logbook)
- Considerable experience of primary knee arthroplasty surgery (logbook details with application
- Completion of knee arthroplasty research projects
Desirable
- Experience of arthroplasty for trauma (logbook)
- Presentation(s) at National/International meetings in knee arthroplasty
- Publication(s) in peer reviewed journals in knee arthroplasty
Training
Essential
- Training the Trainers/Teaching the Teachers Course
- Keen interest in teaching at all levels of trainees both locally and nationally including FRCS (Trauma & Orthopaedics) courses
Desirable
- Formal Teaching/Training Qualifications
Audit Governance
Essential
- Evidence supporting significant participation in Clinical Audit including evidence of successful completion of the ''audit loop''
Desirable
Interests
Essential
- Commitment to developing arthroplasty networks
Desirable
- Evidence of quality improvement projects in knee arthroplasty.
Circumstances
Essential
- Flexible outlook on working hours
- Must live within a 15-mile radius of the base Trust or 30 minutes travelling time
- Full Driving License willingness to travel as part of post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS (Trauma & Orthopaedics)
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT or CESR (CP) within 6 months of interview
- Minimum 12 months recognised specialist fellowship training in Trauma Surgery
- Current ATLS provider certification
Desirable
Aptitudes
Essential
- Appropriate career progression with no longer than 2 years post CCT in non-substantive posts
- Evidenced commitment to career in revision knee arthroplasty
Desirable
- Extensive formal management training (eg. MBA, Senior Residents Programme)
Experience
Essential
- Considerable experience in General Orthopaedic trauma (logbook)
- Considerable experience of primary knee arthroplasty surgery (logbook details with application
- Completion of knee arthroplasty research projects
Desirable
- Experience of arthroplasty for trauma (logbook)
- Presentation(s) at National/International meetings in knee arthroplasty
- Publication(s) in peer reviewed journals in knee arthroplasty
Training
Essential
- Training the Trainers/Teaching the Teachers Course
- Keen interest in teaching at all levels of trainees both locally and nationally including FRCS (Trauma & Orthopaedics) courses
Desirable
- Formal Teaching/Training Qualifications
Audit Governance
Essential
- Evidence supporting significant participation in Clinical Audit including evidence of successful completion of the ''audit loop''
Desirable
Interests
Essential
- Commitment to developing arthroplasty networks
Desirable
- Evidence of quality improvement projects in knee arthroplasty.
Circumstances
Essential
- Flexible outlook on working hours
- Must live within a 15-mile radius of the base Trust or 30 minutes travelling time
- Full Driving License willingness to travel as part of 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).
