Job summary
Applications are invited for a Full Time Consultant in Orthopaedics, with a Special Interest in Hip and Knee surgery, based at Northampton General Hospital.
We are looking for individuals that share our passion for excellence and want to join our team. It is essential that the successful applicant has completed fellowship training in Hip and knee Surgery including arthroplasty, and /or soft tissue surgery/ knee preservation surgery. This is whole-time 10 programmed activities position. The role will include elective and trauma operating, fracture clinics and elective clinics. There will be an 'on-call' requirement on a 1:12 basis. It is hoped that the applicant can be appointed as soon as is practicable.
It is essential that the applicant has passed the fellowship in Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery or equivalent.
Main duties of the job
JOB PURPOSE
To provide a Consultant-led Hip and Knee Elective and Trauma on-call service for the population served.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The number of sessions to be devoted to the following activities will be dependent upon the department's need and the post-holder's requirements.
- Participation in the Trauma On-call service - 1 in 12
- Operation lists, both Elective and Trauma
- Regular ward rounds
- Outpatient clinics, both Elective and Trauma
- A Specialist interest in Hip and Knee Surgery
- Be an active member of the weekly EMSSON meeting
- Presenting monthly mortality & morbidity statistics and participating in departmental teaching meetings
- Supervision and training middle/junior grade trainees
- Be prepared to participate in management duties within the department and the Trust
About us
NGH is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as wemodernise and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
With over 200 consultants, a similar number of trainees and approximately 60 medical undergraduates throughout the year, NGH provides comprehensive care and extensive training opportunities.
With this in mind, we have built a state of the art emergency assessment unit (Nye Bevan building) and are developing new ways of working to streamline in-patient care and optimize working with our partners.
NGH has an excellent social centre with a large library, gym with swimming pool and the Cripps Education Centre where lunch and snacks are available away from the main hospital. Frequent educational sessions run in the Centre for all levels of staff and it serves as an oasis from the clinical areas.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CONTENTS OF JOB PLAN
The basic job plan is for 10 PAs of which 8.5 PAs are clinical & 1.5 PAs are for basic/ core SPA duties.The 8.5 Clinical PAs will consist of (subject to confirmation):2 x elective theatre sessions 2PAs (weekly all day theatre session
1 x Elective Orthopaedic clinic 1.5 PA (weekly)
1 x fracture clinic 1 PA (weekly)
2 x Trauma theatre sessions 1 PA (all day trauma list on a fortnightly basis)
Ward Rounds 0.5PA
Clinical Administration 1 PA (weekly)
On call duties 1.5PA averaged per annum based on a 1:12 rota. This includes trauma commitments on a Saturday and Sunday trauma as well as not normally timetabled (Monday for example in the above timetable) The week on call replaces all normal timetabled work. This 1.5 PA includes 0.218 PA for unpredictable emergency work based on a 1:12 rota.
Further details can be found in the job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CONTENTS OF JOB PLAN
The basic job plan is for 10 PAs of which 8.5 PAs are clinical & 1.5 PAs are for basic/ core SPA duties.The 8.5 Clinical PAs will consist of (subject to confirmation):2 x elective theatre sessions 2PAs (weekly all day theatre session
1 x Elective Orthopaedic clinic 1.5 PA (weekly)
1 x fracture clinic 1 PA (weekly)
2 x Trauma theatre sessions 1 PA (all day trauma list on a fortnightly basis)
Ward Rounds 0.5PA
Clinical Administration 1 PA (weekly)
On call duties 1.5PA averaged per annum based on a 1:12 rota. This includes trauma commitments on a Saturday and Sunday trauma as well as not normally timetabled (Monday for example in the above timetable) The week on call replaces all normal timetabled work. This 1.5 PA includes 0.218 PA for unpredictable emergency work based on a 1:12 rota.
Further details can be found in the job description.
Person Specification
Management
Essential
- Evidence of management of a clinical service
Desirable
- Evidence of a management qualification/ undertaken course in management
Research
Essential
- Evidence of research relevant to Trauma and Orthopaedics specifically hip/knee related
- Publications in Trauma and Orthopaedics
Qualifications
Essential
- Full Registration with the GMC
- Possession of FRCS (Tr+Orth) or equivalent
- On specialist register for Trauma and Orthopaedics
Desirable
- Post graduate degree - e.g. MD
- Sports medicine qualification - Diploma SEM for example
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of fellowship in Hip or Knee Surgery (soft tissue and/or arthroplasty)
- Wide range of experience in Hip and Knee Surgery
- Broad range of experience in general trauma provision
Desirable
- Second Fellowship for example in Trauma, or second fellowship in knee surgery
Teaching and Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of teaching at undergraduate/postgraduate level
- Evidence of audit participation
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification in Education
Person Specification
Management
Essential
- Evidence of management of a clinical service
Desirable
- Evidence of a management qualification/ undertaken course in management
Research
Essential
- Evidence of research relevant to Trauma and Orthopaedics specifically hip/knee related
- Publications in Trauma and Orthopaedics
Qualifications
Essential
- Full Registration with the GMC
- Possession of FRCS (Tr+Orth) or equivalent
- On specialist register for Trauma and Orthopaedics
Desirable
- Post graduate degree - e.g. MD
- Sports medicine qualification - Diploma SEM for example
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of fellowship in Hip or Knee Surgery (soft tissue and/or arthroplasty)
- Wide range of experience in Hip and Knee Surgery
- Broad range of experience in general trauma provision
Desirable
- Second Fellowship for example in Trauma, or second fellowship in knee surgery
Teaching and Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of teaching at undergraduate/postgraduate level
- Evidence of audit participation
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification in Education
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).
