Job summary
This is a 10PA locum appointment for a Consultant Surgeon, with special interests in Foot and Ankle.
Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share. Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the hospital.
Main duties of the job
This post will deliver 10 PAs supporting the Foot and ankle team (Mr Ray Monkhouse, Mr Adam Lomax and Mr Paul Dearden). There will be opportunities to contribute to the general trauma service at the LGI and to the trauma on call rota.
The post will be based at Chapel Allerton and LGI.
About us
Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centered
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.
By bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving forward change to deliver the highest quality care. By working for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of that change
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To deliver care to patients with orthopaedic pathologies at Chapel Allerton Hospital
Out-patient clinics
Supervision of patients
Care of in-patients on a Trauma rota ( in **)
Contribute to Specialist Multi-disciplinary team meetings
To link with Consultant colleagues in other relevant site specialist teams within the Orthopaedic Service and across the different sub specialities.
To work with colleagues in Trauma to deliver acute on call (currently 1 in 12). This includes both out-of-hours cover in addition to acute ward rounds during normal working hours.
To contribute to research, teaching and new developments within the Elective Orthopaedic department. The post holder will be encouraged to facilitate and contribute to the current clinical research programs on going in the department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To deliver care to patients with orthopaedic pathologies at Chapel Allerton Hospital
Out-patient clinics
Supervision of patients
Care of in-patients on a Trauma rota ( in **)
Contribute to Specialist Multi-disciplinary team meetings
To link with Consultant colleagues in other relevant site specialist teams within the Orthopaedic Service and across the different sub specialities.
To work with colleagues in Trauma to deliver acute on call (currently 1 in 12). This includes both out-of-hours cover in addition to acute ward rounds during normal working hours.
To contribute to research, teaching and new developments within the Elective Orthopaedic department. The post holder will be encouraged to facilitate and contribute to the current clinical research programs on going in the department.
Person Specification
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
Qualifications
Essential
- Applicants must be on the Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK, or have references which have bee
- Applicants must provide information regarding their status from the GMC and/or relevant Royal College at the time of application, in order for their application to be progressed further.
- Full GMC Registration Basic Medical Qualification FRCS (Tr&Orth) or equivalent CCT or equivalent (within 3 months) ATLS Provider
Desirable
Other criteria eg practical skills or Additional Requirements
Essential
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research as shown by published research in a peer reviewed medical journal.
- Evidence of the ability to present the findings of their research at a relevant scientific meeting.
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery.
- Must be able to demonstrate recent experience and competence in adult general trauma surgery
- Must be able to demonstrate a fellowship level experience in Foot and Ankle surgery. Significant experience in : - Complex midfoot and hindfoot pathologies
Desirable
- Experience in complex foot and ankle trauma surgery
- Experience in acute diabetic Charcot foot and Charcot reconstruction
Experience
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in Trauma and Orthopaedics.
- Should have completed a Fellowship in Foot and Ankle surgery
Desirable
- Significant independent experience in Foot and Ankle
Person Specification
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
Qualifications
Essential
- Applicants must be on the Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK, or have references which have bee
- Applicants must provide information regarding their status from the GMC and/or relevant Royal College at the time of application, in order for their application to be progressed further.
- Full GMC Registration Basic Medical Qualification FRCS (Tr&Orth) or equivalent CCT or equivalent (within 3 months) ATLS Provider
Desirable
Other criteria eg practical skills or Additional Requirements
Essential
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research as shown by published research in a peer reviewed medical journal.
- Evidence of the ability to present the findings of their research at a relevant scientific meeting.
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery.
- Must be able to demonstrate recent experience and competence in adult general trauma surgery
- Must be able to demonstrate a fellowship level experience in Foot and Ankle surgery. Significant experience in : - Complex midfoot and hindfoot pathologies
Desirable
- Experience in complex foot and ankle trauma surgery
- Experience in acute diabetic Charcot foot and Charcot reconstruction
Experience
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in Trauma and Orthopaedics.
- Should have completed a Fellowship in Foot and Ankle surgery
Desirable
- Significant independent experience in Foot and Ankle
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).
