Job summary
We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well integrated team.
Applications are invited for this post, which will provide training in all aspects of foot and ankle surgery, as well as providing opportunities for research into foot and ankle disorders.
Duties of the post will be adjusted to suit the particular experience and training requirements of the successful candidate.
In addition to the challenges of the role, we can offer you a commitment to teaching, education, research and audit.
Main duties of the job
The foot and ankle fellowship at Freeman Hospital involves working with a team of 4 consultants. Principle responsibilities are for the care of elective foot and ankle patients in the outpatient and inpatient settings. It will be expected that the fellow will work alongside consultants (under their supervision) in clinic and in theatre, but with the opportunity to experience independent practice with indirect supervision, where appropriate. The fellow will do regular ward rounds and provide a point of contact when the responsible consultant is off-site. The Freeman deals with all aspects of foot and ankle surgery. Being a tertiary centre, we have a medically complex cohort of patients with neurological problems, haemophilia, rheumatoid (including JIA), diabetes, etc. We perform ankle arthroplasty in high volume, including revision ankle arthroplasty. Depending on service pressures there will be an on-call supplement payable for either FRH ward cover or RVI trauma on-call at registrar level.
Previous fellows have been in theatre for an average of six sessions per week, with the remaining sessions in clinic, ward, MDT and research.
About us
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
The posts will have a commitment to the teaching and training of undergraduates, postgraduates and PAMs as appropriate to the experience of the post holder.
Opportunities exist for clinical and basic science research within the constraints of the clinical elements of the job. The preparation of work for the specialist societies and peer reviewed journals is encouraged.
The post holder will work mainly at the Freeman Hospital with out of hours orthopaedic trauma on-call at Royal Victoria Infirmary (Major Trauma Centre).
Job description
Job responsibilities
The posts will have a commitment to the teaching and training of undergraduates, postgraduates and PAMs as appropriate to the experience of the post holder.
Opportunities exist for clinical and basic science research within the constraints of the clinical elements of the job. The preparation of work for the specialist societies and peer reviewed journals is encouraged.
The post holder will work mainly at the Freeman Hospital with out of hours orthopaedic trauma on-call at Royal Victoria Infirmary (Major Trauma Centre).
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent (or equivalent)
- MRCS
- Satisfactory completion of Core Surgical Training or equivalent.
- Evidence of smooth progression through training programmes.
- GMC Registration at time of application.
Desirable
- Other relevant qualifications (ALS, ATLS).
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good history & examination skills.
- Able to formulate a working diagnosis.
- Able to order appropriate investigations.
- Image interpretation relevant to practice.
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
- To be clear, fluent and articulate in communication in English.
- NHS paid employment experience.
- Previous middle grade experience in trauma and orthopaedics within the NHS.
Maintaining Clinical Competence
Essential
- Can show evidence of attendance at relevant courses/conferences
- No large unexplained gaps in clinical training
Teaching
Essential
- Can demonstrate regular commitment to teaching (eg students/health care professionals)
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent (or equivalent)
- MRCS
- Satisfactory completion of Core Surgical Training or equivalent.
- Evidence of smooth progression through training programmes.
- GMC Registration at time of application.
Desirable
- Other relevant qualifications (ALS, ATLS).
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good history & examination skills.
- Able to formulate a working diagnosis.
- Able to order appropriate investigations.
- Image interpretation relevant to practice.
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
- To be clear, fluent and articulate in communication in English.
- NHS paid employment experience.
- Previous middle grade experience in trauma and orthopaedics within the NHS.
Maintaining Clinical Competence
Essential
- Can show evidence of attendance at relevant courses/conferences
- No large unexplained gaps in clinical training
Teaching
Essential
- Can demonstrate regular commitment to teaching (eg students/health care professionals)
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects.
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).
