Job summary
You will be working primarily at Chapel Allerton Hospital where elective
orthopaedic services are delivered.
Chapel Allerton Hospital has 2 dedicated orthopaedic rehabilitation wards and
one 14 bedded post-perative care ward. There are 4 dedicated orthopaedic
clean air theatres. The rehabilitation wards are focused on rapid post op
rehabilitation with a large dedicated Physiotherapy and Occupation Therapy
team. All elective orthopaedic outpatients are seen at Chapel Allerton Hospital
with supporting radiology facilities including an MRI scanner and open CT
scanner
Main duties of the job
We are recruiting for two Senior Arthroplasty Fellow's at the Lower Limb Arthroplasty Unit in the Chapel Allerton Orthopaedic Centre (CHOC), Leeds. We have 6 and 12 month fixed term contracts available. Starting October 2024 and March 2025.
We are a busy tertiary referral unit for all aspects of lower limb arthroplasty surgery offering exposure to cemented, uncemented and revision joint replacements using a variety of techniques, including the use of endoprosthetic implants for salvage cases. The whole service is underpinned by a weekly infection and other complex arthroplasty MDT attended by Microbiologists and Radiologists. This MDT will expand into a regional meeting in the near future. The successful candidate will be a key member of this team and will be expected to help in the administration of the MDT.
You will be working primarily at Chapel Allerton Hospital where elective orthopaedic services are delivered, but also at Leeds General Infirmary (MTC).
The successful candidate will work with two Lower Limb Arthroplasty Surgeons who will provide direct supervision and training. Neither surgeon currently works with a trainee to allow extended contact with the Fellow. There will be opportunities to develop independent operating.
There are no routine overnight on-call commitments for trauma. You will be expected to contribute to the Hip Fracture Service/Acute PJI/Periprosthetic fractures, which is at the Leeds General Infirmary site.
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-centred, Collaborative, Fair, Accountable, Empowered
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
The beliefs and attitudes that underpin effective performance within the job role. Emphasis should be on the requirements of the role not the individual when completing this section. Examples might include: quality focus, mistakes are used as a continual learning experience, honesty, integrity etc.
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
The post holders will join the Hip & Knee team at Chapel Allerton Orthopaedic Centre (CHOC) under the direction of the Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons.
To provide advanced clinical and surgical training in hip replacement primary and revision surgery and arthroscopy. To take part in research studies as appropriate and help with the departmental audit and database. Undergraduate and post graduate teaching will also be required.
The post holder will have exposure to cemented and un-cemented primary hip revision replacement, HA coated stems, advance reconstruction techniques for revision surgery, including impaction grafting, management of infected joints, peri-prosthetic fractures and patients with recurrent dislocations.
All of the modern alternative bearing couples are in use. Endoprosthetic implants are used for complex revision cases.
In 2008, Chapel Allerton Hospital was the first orthopaedic centre in the world to use the new cross linked polyethylene cemented sockets.
The unit also performs cemented and un-cemented knee replacements for both primary revision surgery and also uni-compartmental knee replacements and patello femoral replacements. Currently there are over 100 primary hip and knee replacements carried out per month.
In addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate enthusiasm and motivation and will be keen to work with both the clinical and management team to continue to enhance our excellent reputation.
There are no routine overnight out-of hours commitments; however, there may be occasions when you are required to alter your working arrangements to support the service to meet its demands.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holders will join the Hip & Knee team at Chapel Allerton Orthopaedic Centre (CHOC) under the direction of the Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons.
To provide advanced clinical and surgical training in hip replacement primary and revision surgery and arthroscopy. To take part in research studies as appropriate and help with the departmental audit and database. Undergraduate and post graduate teaching will also be required.
The post holder will have exposure to cemented and un-cemented primary hip revision replacement, HA coated stems, advance reconstruction techniques for revision surgery, including impaction grafting, management of infected joints, peri-prosthetic fractures and patients with recurrent dislocations.
All of the modern alternative bearing couples are in use. Endoprosthetic implants are used for complex revision cases.
In 2008, Chapel Allerton Hospital was the first orthopaedic centre in the world to use the new cross linked polyethylene cemented sockets.
The unit also performs cemented and un-cemented knee replacements for both primary revision surgery and also uni-compartmental knee replacements and patello femoral replacements. Currently there are over 100 primary hip and knee replacements carried out per month.
In addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate enthusiasm and motivation and will be keen to work with both the clinical and management team to continue to enhance our excellent reputation.
There are no routine overnight out-of hours commitments; however, there may be occasions when you are required to alter your working arrangements to support the service to meet its demands.
Person Specification
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice
- Previous registrar-level experience in T&O Surgery in the UK
- Make the care or your patient your first concern
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems, Ability to prioritise clinical need
Other criteria (optional) eg practical skills or Additional Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
- Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate
- Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach
- Capacity to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people
Qualifications
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.
- MB ChB or equivalent medical qualification
- FRCS (T&O) (or equivalent)
- Post CCT (or equivalent)
Desirable
- ATLS
- Higher degree (Masters/MD/PhD)
- Previous experience performing primary hip and knee arthroplasty
- Previous research publications
Experience
Essential
- Post CCT (or equivalent)
- Previous experience performing primary hip and knee arthroplasty
Person Specification
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice
- Previous registrar-level experience in T&O Surgery in the UK
- Make the care or your patient your first concern
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems, Ability to prioritise clinical need
Other criteria (optional) eg practical skills or Additional Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
- Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate
- Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach
- Capacity to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people
Qualifications
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.
- MB ChB or equivalent medical qualification
- FRCS (T&O) (or equivalent)
- Post CCT (or equivalent)
Desirable
- ATLS
- Higher degree (Masters/MD/PhD)
- Previous experience performing primary hip and knee arthroplasty
- Previous research publications
Experience
Essential
- Post CCT (or equivalent)
- Previous experience performing primary hip and knee arthroplasty
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).
