Job summary
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon in limb lengthening and deformity correction.
We are inviting applications for a substantive consultant orthopaedic surgeon with sub specialist experience in limb lengthening and deformity correction with further experience in Osteogenesis perfecta and vascular cases. Either full-time or part-time is considered for this role. The job plan in the job description is an indicative and will be subject to some adaptation in discussion with the successful candidate.
Currently this role is based at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust however the Trust is seeking to build on and strengthen existing links with other paediatric and adult orthopaedic centres, including the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), Stanmore. The successful candidate should therefore be prepared to work cross site, which may be a requirement in the future.
The Department has strong existing links with other adult and paediatric orthopaedics centres, including the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), Stanmore. The Department is seeking to build on a strengthen these links and there may, in future, be great cross site working and collaboration. The successful candidate should be prepared to work cross site.
Main duties of the job
This post is for a consultant paediatric orthopaedic surgeon with a sub specialist interest in
complex limb lengthening and limb deformity correction.
It is a full-time appointment at Great Ormond Street Hospital. The successful candidate will take over the vacant existing practice structure (including a team of multi-disciplinary professionals) and patients as part of this position. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to provide orthopaedic care for patients with osteogenesis imperfecta and vascular abnormalities, and to develop their clinical areas of interests in agreement with the lead clinician and consultant body.
Besides a profound theoretical and clinical experience with all standard and modern techniques of limb deformity correction, and bone lengthening in particular, this role requires an excellent understanding of general paediatric orthopaedics and traumatology.
The successful candidate will demonstrate competency in paediatric orthopaedic surgery, with completed fellowship training in paediatric orthopaedics and sub specialist training in limb lengthening and deformity correction of upper and lower limbs. Previous consultant level operating experience in this area would be desirable for this post, in particular familiarity and experience with external and internal lengthening devices.
About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role.
The Person Specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role.
The Person Specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Always welcoming
- Always helpful
- Always expert
- Always one team
- Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- High level written and oral communication skills
- Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context
- Ability to work on own initiative within an ever-changing environment
- Excellent organisational skills (e.g. has organised events such as training courses/conferences or similar)
- Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
- Knowledge of safe-guarding
- Advanced computer skills
- Leadership skills
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Full GMC specialist registration with a Licence to Practice (obtained by designated start date)
- MBBS or Equivalent
- Accredited to and Fellow of The Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent
- Specialist registration in orthopaedic and trauma surgery or equivalent training and experience (CCT, CESR or European community rights)
- Fellowship training in paediatric orthopaedic surgery
Desirable
- Higher degree - PhD, MD or equivalent
- First/last author presentations and publications
- Leadership skills/training
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Work experience as consultant paediatric orthopaedic surgeon
- Experience in limb lengthening/deformity correction
- Experience in paediatric trauma and emergency care
- Experience in working in a multidisciplinary team for children with orthopaedics needs
- Sound understanding of clinical governance and evidence of continued active participation in governance activities
- Evidence of completed clinical audits
Desirable
- Experience in the teaching and training of orthopaedic trainees, multi-disciplinary staff and students
- Experience of working in the NHS
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Always welcoming
- Always helpful
- Always expert
- Always one team
- Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- High level written and oral communication skills
- Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context
- Ability to work on own initiative within an ever-changing environment
- Excellent organisational skills (e.g. has organised events such as training courses/conferences or similar)
- Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
- Knowledge of safe-guarding
- Advanced computer skills
- Leadership skills
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Full GMC specialist registration with a Licence to Practice (obtained by designated start date)
- MBBS or Equivalent
- Accredited to and Fellow of The Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent
- Specialist registration in orthopaedic and trauma surgery or equivalent training and experience (CCT, CESR or European community rights)
- Fellowship training in paediatric orthopaedic surgery
Desirable
- Higher degree - PhD, MD or equivalent
- First/last author presentations and publications
- Leadership skills/training
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Work experience as consultant paediatric orthopaedic surgeon
- Experience in limb lengthening/deformity correction
- Experience in paediatric trauma and emergency care
- Experience in working in a multidisciplinary team for children with orthopaedics needs
- Sound understanding of clinical governance and evidence of continued active participation in governance activities
- Evidence of completed clinical audits
Desirable
- Experience in the teaching and training of orthopaedic trainees, multi-disciplinary staff and students
- Experience of working in the NHS
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
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).
