Job summary
We are looking for a locum consultant orthopaedic surgeon with a special interest in Hip and Knee Arthroplasty. The post will be for 1 year with a focus on elective patients. You will be predominantly based at Barts Health Orthopaedic Centre in Newham which is an accredited Surgical Hub but with regular clinical sessions at the Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel and Whipps Cross University Hospital. You will be joining a department of 55 consultant orthopaedic surgeons.
You must hold full registration with the General Medical Council and preferably be on the Specialist Registrar or within 3 months of obtaining CCT.
Informal discussions are encouraged and you are invited to contact Mr Rej Bhumbra (orthopaedic clinical network director;rej.bhumbra@nhs.net)
Main duties of the job
This post provides an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic group of orthopaedic surgeons who are rapidly forging an impressive reputation as a strongly cohesive, progressive department that consistently strives to provide the best possible care for our patients.
The successful candidate is expected to have experience in managing routine elective hip and knee pathologies as well as revision arthroplasty surgery and soft tissue knee reconstruction.
The post-holder will adopt a key role in supporting the development and delivery of the Arthroplasty service across Barts Health and support the regional Major Revision Network.They will be responsible for:
- Contributing to the provision of elective hip and knee services across the trust
- Ensuring maximal compliance with GIRFT, best practice tariff and other national metrics
- Ensuring high quality surgical care for all patients
- Working with the Arthroplasty lead and wider MDT in developing improved pathways and guidelines in arthroplasty at Barts Health Orthopaedic Centre
- Contributing to the department's training and research strategy, with emphasis on arthroplasty, revision arthroplasty and hip fracture care
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our We Care values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our We Care values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description for further details of this fixed term Consultant Arthroplasty specialist role
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description for further details of this fixed term Consultant Arthroplasty specialist role
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Teaching undergraduates and postgraduates Fellowship training in revision lower limb arthroplasty surgery
- Completed training in Trauma and Orthopaedics
- Full GMC registration
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview, CESR or European Community Right
Desirable
- Experience at consultant level working in a major trauma centre
- Evidence of clinical interest in fragility fracture management
Skills
Essential
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level
- Presentation skills Team, interpersonal & communication skills
- Self-motivated with an enquiring, critical approach to work
- Ability to work under pressure
- Caring attitude to patients
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- Commitment to engage with Quality improvement processes and drive further development
- Take an active leadership role within the clinical environment
- Reliable work record
Desirable
- Flexible approach to work and evidence of team working
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of participation in research (peer reviewed publications etc.)
- Full GMC Registration with current licence to practice
- Arthroplasty fellowship training
- The candidate should be on the GMC specialist register or within 6-months of obtaining this
Desirable
- Higher level research degree (MD or equivalent)
- Evidence of innovative approaches to healthcare
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to take full independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Engage fully with both NATSSIPS and LOCSSIPS as required and develop where necessary
- Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion on range of elective & emergency problems within specialty
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Teaching undergraduates and postgraduates Fellowship training in revision lower limb arthroplasty surgery
- Completed training in Trauma and Orthopaedics
- Full GMC registration
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview, CESR or European Community Right
Desirable
- Experience at consultant level working in a major trauma centre
- Evidence of clinical interest in fragility fracture management
Skills
Essential
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level
- Presentation skills Team, interpersonal & communication skills
- Self-motivated with an enquiring, critical approach to work
- Ability to work under pressure
- Caring attitude to patients
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- Commitment to engage with Quality improvement processes and drive further development
- Take an active leadership role within the clinical environment
- Reliable work record
Desirable
- Flexible approach to work and evidence of team working
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of participation in research (peer reviewed publications etc.)
- Full GMC Registration with current licence to practice
- Arthroplasty fellowship training
- The candidate should be on the GMC specialist register or within 6-months of obtaining this
Desirable
- Higher level research degree (MD or equivalent)
- Evidence of innovative approaches to healthcare
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to take full independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Engage fully with both NATSSIPS and LOCSSIPS as required and develop where necessary
- Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion on range of elective & emergency problems within specialty
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
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Additional information
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).
