Job summary
This appointment to Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an important part of its strategy to remain a preferred provider to local Health Authorities and Clinical Commissioning Groups across a wide range of hospital services.
We are looking for a Trauma and orthopaedic surgeon with a subspeciality interest in foot and ankle surgery to meet the needs of the department.
The successful candidates will work in partnership with a forward looking and enthusiastic Orthopaedic department to deliver comprehensive care to our patients. The role will be developed to support the needs of the department. There will be a 1:8 weekend and 1:4 week day on call commitment at the Basingstoke site. This role will work across all three sites
Main duties of the job
The clinical duties will include those normally expected for an Orthopaedic Trauma service in the Trauma & Orthopaedic Department of any large acute District General Hospital in the United Kingdom (level 2 trauma centre)
Consultants have a continuing commitment to their patients and for the proper functioning of the Department. The post holder will be required to undertake administrative and managerial duties and exert leadership as necessary to fulfil this responsibility.
The post holder's timetable can be drawn up by mutual consent, to satisfy the needs of the service and of the successful applicants. This will be conducted by mutual agreement between the post holders, the Clinical Director for Orthopaedics and the Divisional Medical Director.
The Consultant will have support from a Speciality Co-ordinator / Secretary, and generic administrative support.
Ideally the appointee will hold a current driving licence.
About us
A recent reconfiguration of Trauma & Orthopaedic service at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in December 2019 resulted in the provision of all Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery on the Basingstoke site, and the provision of arthroplasty surgery on the Winchester site.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This job description is designed to assist post holders with understanding what is expected of them in their role. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust may ask them to undertake other duties, as required, which are not necessarily specified on the job description but which are commensurate with the grade of the post.
The job description itself may be amended from time to time in consultation with the post holder, within the scope and general level of responsibility attached to the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This job description is designed to assist post holders with understanding what is expected of them in their role. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust may ask them to undertake other duties, as required, which are not necessarily specified on the job description but which are commensurate with the grade of the post.
The job description itself may be amended from time to time in consultation with the post holder, within the scope and general level of responsibility attached to the post.
Person Specification
Professional Qualification
Essential
- Qualifying degree
- FRCS (Tr & Orth)
- ATLS
- Entry on the Specialist Register or within 3 months of
- Full GMC Registration
Desirable
- Higher degree
- ATLS Instructor
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in Orthopaedic Surgery
- Recognised fellowship training in Foot and Ankle Surgery
- Commitment to Trauma Surgery
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in Trauma Surgery
Clinical Skills and Ability
Essential
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Desirable
- Experience of working in Consultant capacity
Research & Teaching skills
Essential
- Experience in audit
- Committed to CME
Desirable
- Training and experience in research with relevant publications
- Training of undergraduate and post graduates
Other requirements
Essential
- Be able to communicate and relate effectively with all staff across the Trust
- Ability to work closely with Consultant colleagues
- Ability to develop good rapport with patients & staff
Person Specification
Professional Qualification
Essential
- Qualifying degree
- FRCS (Tr & Orth)
- ATLS
- Entry on the Specialist Register or within 3 months of
- Full GMC Registration
Desirable
- Higher degree
- ATLS Instructor
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in Orthopaedic Surgery
- Recognised fellowship training in Foot and Ankle Surgery
- Commitment to Trauma Surgery
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in Trauma Surgery
Clinical Skills and Ability
Essential
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Desirable
- Experience of working in Consultant capacity
Research & Teaching skills
Essential
- Experience in audit
- Committed to CME
Desirable
- Training and experience in research with relevant publications
- Training of undergraduate and post graduates
Other requirements
Essential
- Be able to communicate and relate effectively with all staff across the Trust
- Ability to work closely with Consultant colleagues
- Ability to develop good rapport with patients & staff
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).
