Job summary
This post is based at the Freeman Hospital and covers elective orthopaedic surgery. The duties involve work in operating theatres, clinics, admissions unit, supervising junior doctors and specialist nurse practitioners, care of inpatients and support the Arthroplasty Service. Evening on-calls till 8PM are non-resident.
Elective Orthopaedic Surgery is based at the Freeman Hospital, while the Orthopaedic Trauma Unit and the Spinal Service are sited at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. The Fracture Clinic and trauma ward are at the Royal Victoria Infirmary, along with elective and trauma theatres. Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a Level 1 Major Trauma Centre and has all the required trauma services. Elective outpatient clinics are held in the dedicated Musculoskeletal Outpatient Department at Freeman Hospital.
Main duties of the job
Clinical:
Where possible, the applicant will work at the level equivalent to specialist registrar grade/ Fellow. The clinical duties of the post include;
- Clinics: new patients, pre-admission & review clinics.
- Pre-operative work up including pre-surgical planning using templating software
- Theatres: assisting & operating under close supervision only after satisfactory assessment on job.
- Supervising junior doctors in the day to day care of inpatients
- Care of the patients during their stay in hospital. Daily ward rounds and reporting to supervising consultant.
- Freeman on-call cover including weekends and evenings, including Weekend ward rounds when on-call
About us
For an informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity and Directorate, please contact: Mr Munawar Hashmi on 0191 24 48134, or via email at munawar.hashmi@nhs.net.
Closing Date: 7 December 2023
Interview Date: TBC
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is designed to offer arthroplasty experience to a senior Orthopaedic trainee who is interested to gain further experience in Elective Arthroplasty and Lower Limb Joint Reconstruction.
This post is based at the Freeman Hospital and covers elective orthopaedic surgery. The duties involve work in operating theatres, clinics, admissions unit, supervising junior doctors in the care of inpatients and support the Arthroplasty service.
The post will support elective Orthopaedic service at Freeman Hospital and will be involved in the On Call Rota at the Freeman Hospital including evenings and weekend mornings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is designed to offer arthroplasty experience to a senior Orthopaedic trainee who is interested to gain further experience in Elective Arthroplasty and Lower Limb Joint Reconstruction.
This post is based at the Freeman Hospital and covers elective orthopaedic surgery. The duties involve work in operating theatres, clinics, admissions unit, supervising junior doctors in the care of inpatients and support the Arthroplasty service.
The post will support elective Orthopaedic service at Freeman Hospital and will be involved in the On Call Rota at the Freeman Hospital including evenings and weekend mornings.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- MRCS
- Full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
- Broad range of experience in Orthopaedics
Desirable
- FRCS T&O or equivalent Orthopaedic qualification
- Higher degrees including MSc, PhD, MD or equivalent
- Publications in the relevant area
- Keen to develop research skills.
- Experience in Lower Limb Arthroplasty & Soft Tissue Knee surgery
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical knowledge and Skills equal to a Post FRCS T&O.
- Good knowledge of Orthopaedics.
- Able & experienced to run the Elective Arthroplasty Clinics.
- Able to perform primary knee / hip arthroplasty under supervision.
- Able to assist in Revision Arthroplasty.
- NHS UK experience.
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
Desirable
- Completed an Orthopaedic Training Program in UK / Overseas
- Up to date Log book showing summery of the procedures performed.
- Higher training in Hip & Knee Arthroplasty
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Ability to run a service and participate in management process.
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate to the Trust and its workforce.
- Able to communicate well with patients and colleagues.
- An understanding of Clinical Governance.
Desirable
- Proven management and administration ability.
- Understanding of management goals.
- Experience with audit
- Evidence of leadership / project management
- Evidence of having implemented change
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior staff.
- Ability to teach clinical skills.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students & Foundation Doctors.
- Contribution to Departmental training sessions.
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit and research.
- Previous publications & presentations in Orthopaedics
Desirable
- Research based higher degree
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- MRCS
- Full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
- Broad range of experience in Orthopaedics
Desirable
- FRCS T&O or equivalent Orthopaedic qualification
- Higher degrees including MSc, PhD, MD or equivalent
- Publications in the relevant area
- Keen to develop research skills.
- Experience in Lower Limb Arthroplasty & Soft Tissue Knee surgery
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical knowledge and Skills equal to a Post FRCS T&O.
- Good knowledge of Orthopaedics.
- Able & experienced to run the Elective Arthroplasty Clinics.
- Able to perform primary knee / hip arthroplasty under supervision.
- Able to assist in Revision Arthroplasty.
- NHS UK experience.
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
Desirable
- Completed an Orthopaedic Training Program in UK / Overseas
- Up to date Log book showing summery of the procedures performed.
- Higher training in Hip & Knee Arthroplasty
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Ability to run a service and participate in management process.
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate to the Trust and its workforce.
- Able to communicate well with patients and colleagues.
- An understanding of Clinical Governance.
Desirable
- Proven management and administration ability.
- Understanding of management goals.
- Experience with audit
- Evidence of leadership / project management
- Evidence of having implemented change
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior staff.
- Ability to teach clinical skills.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students & Foundation Doctors.
- Contribution to Departmental training sessions.
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit and research.
- Previous publications & presentations in Orthopaedics
Desirable
- Research based higher degree
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
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).
