Job summary
Applications are invited for 2 Lower Limb Arthroplasty Fellowship posts at Wrightington Hospital to commence February 2023.This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term basis as it is a fellowship and will start in February 2023 until August 2023.
This post is for a duration of 6 months
Main duties of the job
Senior Lower Limb Arthroplasty Fellowships
All posts will be based at Wrightington Hospital with clinical commitments at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary and Leigh Infirmary. Wrightington is a name familiar to all Orthopaedic Surgeons, following the studies in total hip joint replacement that were carried out by the late Professor Sir John Charnley. We are located 5 miles north west of Wigan, situated just half a mile from junction 27 off the M6 motorway.
These posts do not attract a National Training Number (NTN) but do have SAC approval and are aimed at Specialist Registrars who have neared completion of their training and want Fellowship experience in Hip and Knee arthroplasty Surgery.
Salary will be on the appropriate point of the Nodal point pay scale based on experience. Candidates must be able to demonstrate immunity to Hepatitis B in order to carry out the duties of a post.
The vacancy may close early if a high number of applications are received and shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date.
An enhanced DBS with Children and Adult barred will be undertaken for the successful candidates.
For overseas candidates wishing to apply for the job role and require immigration sponsorship, you can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining aCoS for the post on the GOV.UK website.
About us
Choose Well - Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information available by contacting Covid-19.vaccine@wwl.nhs.uk where you can also find out more about how to access vaccinations. There is a current Government consultation underway which will determine whether some new starters may need to be vaccinated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Features of this fellowship:
- Large volume operating
- Research systems and support staff in place
- Teaching opportunities on local courses
- International reputation of the unit with good worldwide connections
- Department of Health approved Cadaveric Workshop
- High success rate at future consultant appointments having left the fellowship.
Other Duties Include:
- Ward Cover, Clerking of new admissions, attendance at ward rounds.
- Attendance at Orthopaedic out-patient clinics with the Consultant
- Four operating sessions per week
- Cover for colleagues in Orthopaedic Unit during periods of leave.
- Writing discharge letters, liaising with GPs as necessary regarding discharges. Legibly completing outcome proformas in the out-patient clinics.
- Collecting and presenting data for clinical audit meetings.
- To facilitate medical and clinical audit, junior medical staff must keep medical records in the manner prescribed by the Specialist Services Division
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Features of this fellowship:
- Large volume operating
- Research systems and support staff in place
- Teaching opportunities on local courses
- International reputation of the unit with good worldwide connections
- Department of Health approved Cadaveric Workshop
- High success rate at future consultant appointments having left the fellowship.
Other Duties Include:
- Ward Cover, Clerking of new admissions, attendance at ward rounds.
- Attendance at Orthopaedic out-patient clinics with the Consultant
- Four operating sessions per week
- Cover for colleagues in Orthopaedic Unit during periods of leave.
- Writing discharge letters, liaising with GPs as necessary regarding discharges. Legibly completing outcome proformas in the out-patient clinics.
- Collecting and presenting data for clinical audit meetings.
- To facilitate medical and clinical audit, junior medical staff must keep medical records in the manner prescribed by the Specialist Services Division
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS (T & O)
- Full registration with GMC
- Higher Specialist Training
Experience
Essential
- Lower limb arthroplasty surgery
- Evidence of experience in lower limb arthroplasty / complex revisions demonstrated by a log book
- Evidence of participation in Education or Teaching
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to lower limb arthroplasty as demonstrated through active participation in audit, research and CPD relevant to sub speciality
- Good communicator and team player
- Ability to keep good clinical records
- Ability to set priorities in face of conflicting demands
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge base for arthroplasty
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS (T & O)
- Full registration with GMC
- Higher Specialist Training
Experience
Essential
- Lower limb arthroplasty surgery
- Evidence of experience in lower limb arthroplasty / complex revisions demonstrated by a log book
- Evidence of participation in Education or Teaching
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to lower limb arthroplasty as demonstrated through active participation in audit, research and CPD relevant to sub speciality
- Good communicator and team player
- Ability to keep good clinical records
- Ability to set priorities in face of conflicting demands
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge base for 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).
