Job summary
We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well integrated team. This post is designed to strengthen both the trauma and elective services, delivered across the RVI and Freeman hospitals. The successful candidate will join a team of 14 Consultants providing comprehensive orthopaedic trauma services at the Major Trauma Centre, at the Royal Victoria Infirmary, and will also have elective foot and ankle sessions at the Freeman Hospital. The Freeman Hospital provides a regional, specialist foot and ankle service, with access to it's own gait analysis laboratory.
Main duties of the job
This post is designed to strengthen both the trauma and elective services, delivered across the RVI and Freeman hospitals. The successful candidate will join a team of 14 Consultants providing comprehensive orthopaedic trauma services at the Major Trauma Centre, at the Royal Victoria Infirmary, and will also have elective sessions at the Freeman Hospital.
About us
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
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 successful candidate will join the existing orthopaedic trauma on-call rota at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. This will involve making up a team of four Consultants, each doing one on-call weekday (during which the team fracture clinics take place) every four weeks, followed by an all-day trauma list on the following day. In addition, the successful candidate will be on-call for orthopaedic trauma one weekend in 14.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a special interest in the use of circular frames within the field of orthopaedic trauma, to complement the existing surgeons within the team.
The successful candidate will be required to provide an elective foot and ankle surgery service at Freeman Hospital.
Participate in audit and clinical governance.
Show a commitment to continuing professional development.
Participate in annual appraisal (for revalidation) and in the annual job planning process.
Work with and support all members of the clinical team in the Emergency Department, in out-patient and fracture clinics, in the operating theatres and on the wards.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will join the existing orthopaedic trauma on-call rota at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. This will involve making up a team of four Consultants, each doing one on-call weekday (during which the team fracture clinics take place) every four weeks, followed by an all-day trauma list on the following day. In addition, the successful candidate will be on-call for orthopaedic trauma one weekend in 14.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a special interest in the use of circular frames within the field of orthopaedic trauma, to complement the existing surgeons within the team.
The successful candidate will be required to provide an elective foot and ankle surgery service at Freeman Hospital.
Participate in audit and clinical governance.
Show a commitment to continuing professional development.
Participate in annual appraisal (for revalidation) and in the annual job planning process.
Work with and support all members of the clinical team in the Emergency Department, in out-patient and fracture clinics, in the operating theatres and on the wards.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Specialist Skills
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC Registration.
- FRCS (Orth) or equivalent.
Desirable
- Special skills training in the specialty.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience in the specialty, and a substantial commitment to the specialty.
- Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion within the speciality.
- Ability to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients referred to a tertiary centre.
- At least a six months Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship (post CCT) in an UK Major Trauma Centre (or equivalent abroad) including ring fixation.
- At least six months Fellowship training in foot and ankle surgery.
Desirable
- Sub-speciality specialist training to complement the existing skills within the Directorate.
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Involvement with management and project leadership within the specialty.
- An understanding of Clinical Governance.
Desirable
- Proven management and administrative experience and understanding of management goals.
- Evidence of leadership / project management.
- Evidence of having implemented change.
- Experience in developing and implementing new technologies.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
- Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
- Understanding of the role and requirements for educational and clinical supervisors.
- Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills.
Desirable
- Attendance at courses to develop teaching skills.
- Postgraduate qualification in medical education.
Research
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in and understanding of research methodology and publication of findings.
- Research/critical review of literature.
- Publications in the last five years.
Desirable
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit.
Desirable
- Evidence of having changed practice as a result of audit.
- Evidence of having revisited the audit to assess improvement.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Specialist Skills
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC Registration.
- FRCS (Orth) or equivalent.
Desirable
- Special skills training in the specialty.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience in the specialty, and a substantial commitment to the specialty.
- Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion within the speciality.
- Ability to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients referred to a tertiary centre.
- At least a six months Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship (post CCT) in an UK Major Trauma Centre (or equivalent abroad) including ring fixation.
- At least six months Fellowship training in foot and ankle surgery.
Desirable
- Sub-speciality specialist training to complement the existing skills within the Directorate.
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Involvement with management and project leadership within the specialty.
- An understanding of Clinical Governance.
Desirable
- Proven management and administrative experience and understanding of management goals.
- Evidence of leadership / project management.
- Evidence of having implemented change.
- Experience in developing and implementing new technologies.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
- Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
- Understanding of the role and requirements for educational and clinical supervisors.
- Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills.
Desirable
- Attendance at courses to develop teaching skills.
- Postgraduate qualification in medical education.
Research
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in and understanding of research methodology and publication of findings.
- Research/critical review of literature.
- Publications in the last five years.
Desirable
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit.
Desirable
- Evidence of having changed practice as a result of audit.
- Evidence of having revisited the audit to assess improvement.
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).
