Job summary
This is a locum consultant post to support the Pelvic reconstructive surgical service within Orthopaedics. The post has primarily a trauma focus and will in tandem provide surgical leadership for the fracture neck of femur patient group and provide support for the Major Trauma Centre Consultant on call rota. The service is looking to appoint a substantive Consultant with a specialist interest in Pelvic Reconstructive surgery, which will complement the current needs of the Orthopaedic service within ICHT. The post holder will also be expected to contribute to teaching and training within orthopaedic department.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to join the 1:12 consultant of the week rota on the SMH site and associated on call rota and participate in the Major Trauma ward consultant of the week.
This full-time post will support the Trauma & Orthopaedic service to deliver high quality care with excellent patient clinical outcomes. Inpatient trauma beds are located on the St Mary's site and elective /day case services are provided on the Charing Cross Hospital site. This locum post has been created to act as a focal point for the increasing demand on the pelvic reconstructive service. The candidate would also be required to support trauma and elective service.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly,part time or job share. Please talk tous at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Result Areas, Main Duties and Responsibilities
Provide high quality care to patients in Orthopaedics, Trauma and Major Trauma Surgery
The post holder must be medically qualified and maintain GMC specialist registration.
o To develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.
o To ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care Programmed Activities.
o To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Result Areas, Main Duties and Responsibilities
Provide high quality care to patients in Orthopaedics, Trauma and Major Trauma Surgery
The post holder must be medically qualified and maintain GMC specialist registration.
o To develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.
o To ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care Programmed Activities.
o To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Entry on the GMC specialist register via:
- CCT or CESR (CP) within 6 months of interview
- CESR or European community rights
- An appropriate higher Trauma and Orthopaedic specialty qualification
- (FRCS or equivalent qualification)
Desirable
- Higher Degree or Diploma in Education
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at a consultant level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed Orthopaedic journals
- Current research projects
LANGUAGE
Essential
- Candidates are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Interest in teaching and training and education
Desirable
- Regular audit presentations.
- Development of guidelines
TEACHING & TRAINING
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Desirable
- Experience in organising post- graduate teaching programs. Education qualification Completed courses for training trainers, assessment and appraisal
LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT ROLES
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
- Knowledge of finance/budgets Management of staff
Desirable
- Formal course or qualification in Management or Leadership
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Essential
- Subspecialty fellowship training in Pelvic reconstructive +/- complex hip surgery
Desirable
- Recent experience of working in a Major Trauma Centre, Consultant level arthroplasty practice
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Essential
- Commitment to engage with regular appraisal and revalidation
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Entry on the GMC specialist register via:
- CCT or CESR (CP) within 6 months of interview
- CESR or European community rights
- An appropriate higher Trauma and Orthopaedic specialty qualification
- (FRCS or equivalent qualification)
Desirable
- Higher Degree or Diploma in Education
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at a consultant level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed Orthopaedic journals
- Current research projects
LANGUAGE
Essential
- Candidates are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Interest in teaching and training and education
Desirable
- Regular audit presentations.
- Development of guidelines
TEACHING & TRAINING
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Desirable
- Experience in organising post- graduate teaching programs. Education qualification Completed courses for training trainers, assessment and appraisal
LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT ROLES
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
- Knowledge of finance/budgets Management of staff
Desirable
- Formal course or qualification in Management or Leadership
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Essential
- Subspecialty fellowship training in Pelvic reconstructive +/- complex hip surgery
Desirable
- Recent experience of working in a Major Trauma Centre, Consultant level arthroplasty practice
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Essential
- Commitment to engage with regular appraisal and revalidation
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).
