Job summary
This is a 10 PA post (8 DCC, 2 SPA) to support the foot and ankle surgical service within Orthopaedics. The post has a complex foot trauma and diabetic foot focus and will in addition provide support for the Major Trauma Centre.
The service is looking to appoint a substantive Consultant with a specialist interest in Foot and Ankle Surgery, to 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
This is a 10 PA post to support the Foot & Ankle surgical service within Orthopaedics. The service is looking to appoint a substantive Consultant with a specialist interest in Foot & Ankle 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. The postholder will partake in the on call rota which is a 1:12 frequency .
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.
Research, teaching and training
o To provide high quality teaching to medical undergraduates and members of other health care professions as required by the Clinical Director/Chief of Service.
o To act as educational supervisor and appraiser as delegated by the Clinical Director/Head of Specialty to ensure external accreditation of training posts.
Leadership and team working
o To demonstrate excellent leadership skills with regard to individual performance, clinical teams, the Trust and when participating in national initiatives.
o To work collaboratively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and Imperial College as required.
o To chair regular meetings for the specialties as required.
o To resolve conflict and difficult situations through negotiation and discussion, involving appropriate parties.
o Adhere to Trust/departmental guidelines on leave including reporting absence.
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.
Research, teaching and training
o To provide high quality teaching to medical undergraduates and members of other health care professions as required by the Clinical Director/Chief of Service.
o To act as educational supervisor and appraiser as delegated by the Clinical Director/Head of Specialty to ensure external accreditation of training posts.
Leadership and team working
o To demonstrate excellent leadership skills with regard to individual performance, clinical teams, the Trust and when participating in national initiatives.
o To work collaboratively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and Imperial College as required.
o To chair regular meetings for the specialties as required.
o To resolve conflict and difficult situations through negotiation and discussion, involving appropriate parties.
o Adhere to Trust/departmental guidelines on leave including reporting absence.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via; oCertificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview oCESR/Portfolio pathway, or alternative routes to specialist registration, or; oAn appropriate higher orthopaedic surgical qualification.
Further training and knowledge
Essential
- Tertiary level diabetic foot fellowship with experience in reconstruction
- Tertiary level complex foot & ankle trauma fellowship
- Elective foot and ankle fellowship
Management skills
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
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Academic achievements including research / publications
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at a consultant level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Language
Essential
- Candidates are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via; oCertificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview oCESR/Portfolio pathway, or alternative routes to specialist registration, or; oAn appropriate higher orthopaedic surgical qualification.
Further training and knowledge
Essential
- Tertiary level diabetic foot fellowship with experience in reconstruction
- Tertiary level complex foot & ankle trauma fellowship
- Elective foot and ankle fellowship
Management skills
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
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Academic achievements including research / publications
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at a consultant level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Language
Essential
- Candidates are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements
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).
