Job summary
Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon with special interest in Shoulder Surgery 40hrs per week/10PA plus on call.
An exciting opportunity has opened for a Consultant T&O Surgeon with an interest in Shoulder surgery. This is a unique opportunity to work with the Upper Limb Unit.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to be on the Trauma and Orthopaedic on call rota at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary in Wigan, and to provide elective services at Wrightington Hospital.
About us
Wrightington Hospital's status as a Centre of Excellence in the treatment of musculo-skeletal disease has its origins in the seminal work of Professor Sir John Charnley, who pioneered hip replacement surgery involving the techniques of low-friction arthroplasty and also innovative advances to counter post-operative infection. Wrightington's reputation for excellence attracts highly talented Consultants. Trauma and Orthopaedics has achieved surgical hub accreditation by the GIRFT programme, meaning Wrightington Hospital has been nationally recognised in a range of criteria for meeting top clinical and operational standards, and is a visible marker of excellent quality, as well as being the Greater Manchester hub for orthopaedics.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are committed to achieving a high-quality service delivery and can offer a supportive and training focused environment, within a friendly team.
The duties and responsibilities set out in a Job Plan will include, as appropriate:
- Direct Clinical Care duties including on-call work
- Supporting Professional Activities
- Additional NHS responsibilities
- External Duties
Job Description:
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are committed to achieving a high-quality service delivery and can offer a supportive and training focused environment, within a friendly team.
The duties and responsibilities set out in a Job Plan will include, as appropriate:
- Direct Clinical Care duties including on-call work
- Supporting Professional Activities
- Additional NHS responsibilities
- External Duties
Job Description:
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
Person Specification
Management Skills
Essential
- Can demonstrate ability to lead and manage people
- Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving
- Able to maximise opportunities due to change
- Proven organisational skills Experience and interest in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Basic skills in clinical audit Appreciation of benefits of clinical audit in improving clinical practice and the development of clinical guidelines
Desirable
- Post graduate Management, Leadership or Education qualification
- Managing junior staff
- Computer skills
Special Interest Experience
Essential
- Equivalent two years within orthopaedics dealing with orthopaedic upper limb surgery
- Completion of a minimum of a total of 12 month fellowship post in upper limb surgery
Desirable
- Experience in dealing with hand and wrist problems
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical degree
- Full registration with GMC and license to practice
- Permission to work in the UK
- FRCS Trauma & Ortho
- On the GMC specialist register or within six months of being admitted to the register if currently in a training programme within the UK, i.e. within six months of expected CCT date at the date of AAC
Desirable
- Specialist qualifications (Diploma/MSc/MD/PhD) related to subspecialist service
Experience within Specialty
Essential
- Wide and significant experience in Orthopeadics
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining a UK CCT in Orthopaedic
- Valid ATLS certificate
Desirable
- Experience in dealing with upper limb trauma
Research/Publications
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate an appreciation and understanding of research methodology
- Evidence of involvement in research and/or publications
Desirable
- Academic work related to nerve injuries and upper limb trauma
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of the current UK health care system and the need to develop the service in line with Government policy
Additional
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent communication skills, oral and written
- Good interpersonal skills
- Can work on own initiative and recognise own limitations
- Ability to have strategic thinking
- Decisive and flexible
Desirable
- Experience in organising and running educational meetings
Person Specification
Management Skills
Essential
- Can demonstrate ability to lead and manage people
- Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving
- Able to maximise opportunities due to change
- Proven organisational skills Experience and interest in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Basic skills in clinical audit Appreciation of benefits of clinical audit in improving clinical practice and the development of clinical guidelines
Desirable
- Post graduate Management, Leadership or Education qualification
- Managing junior staff
- Computer skills
Special Interest Experience
Essential
- Equivalent two years within orthopaedics dealing with orthopaedic upper limb surgery
- Completion of a minimum of a total of 12 month fellowship post in upper limb surgery
Desirable
- Experience in dealing with hand and wrist problems
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical degree
- Full registration with GMC and license to practice
- Permission to work in the UK
- FRCS Trauma & Ortho
- On the GMC specialist register or within six months of being admitted to the register if currently in a training programme within the UK, i.e. within six months of expected CCT date at the date of AAC
Desirable
- Specialist qualifications (Diploma/MSc/MD/PhD) related to subspecialist service
Experience within Specialty
Essential
- Wide and significant experience in Orthopeadics
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining a UK CCT in Orthopaedic
- Valid ATLS certificate
Desirable
- Experience in dealing with upper limb trauma
Research/Publications
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate an appreciation and understanding of research methodology
- Evidence of involvement in research and/or publications
Desirable
- Academic work related to nerve injuries and upper limb trauma
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of the current UK health care system and the need to develop the service in line with Government policy
Additional
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent communication skills, oral and written
- Good interpersonal skills
- Can work on own initiative and recognise own limitations
- Ability to have strategic thinking
- Decisive and flexible
Desirable
- Experience in organising and running educational meetings
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).
