Job summary
This is a substantive appointment for a Consultant Surgeon with a special interest in Paediatric Hand Surgery and Research based in the Pulvertaft Hand Centre, Royal Derby Hospital.
The successful applicant will join a team of Consultants (4 Plastic and 6 Orthopaedic Surgeons) and will contribute to the delivery of both the elective and trauma Hand Surgery service. The job plan will include clinic and theatre sessions in the Pulvertaft Hand Unit and possibly at other sites within the organisation. The post also includes a 1 in 8 on-call commitment.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a high calibre individual who will bring added value and extra capacity to what is already a highly regarded and very busy unit.
The Pulvertaft Hand Centre is nationally and internationally recognised with special areas of interest in hand trauma, wrist, tendon, brachial plexus, rheumatology and particular expertise in orthopaedic, plastic and emergency surgery as well as associated upper limb disorders. The Unit comprises of dedicated facilities including 3 theatres, outpatient department, physiotherapy and occupational therapy department, secretariat and research unit.
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You should possess FRCS or equivalent, have completed a Higher Specialist Training Programme in Trauma and Orthopaedics, or Plastic Surgery, and possess full GMC Registration with a license to practice and be eligible for entry on the GMC Specialist Register by one of the following routes:-
- Certification of Completion of Training (CCT) the proposed CCT must be within 6 months of the interview date
- If applying for Full GMC Registration & Licence to Practice simultaneously with a CESR application, supporting documentary evidence must be provided at interview, to confirm an application has been submitted & is under consideration by the GMC.
Nottingham University has a graduate-entry medical school on the Royal Derby Hospital campus which has greatly enhanced the teaching and research opportunities for medical staff. The Trust is committed to education and you will therefore be expected to participate in student and postgraduate teaching.
Informal visits will only be arranged for short listed candidates.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You should possess FRCS or equivalent, have completed a Higher Specialist Training Programme in Trauma and Orthopaedics, or Plastic Surgery, and possess full GMC Registration with a license to practice and be eligible for entry on the GMC Specialist Register by one of the following routes:-
- Certification of Completion of Training (CCT) the proposed CCT must be within 6 months of the interview date
- If applying for Full GMC Registration & Licence to Practice simultaneously with a CESR application, supporting documentary evidence must be provided at interview, to confirm an application has been submitted & is under consideration by the GMC.
Nottingham University has a graduate-entry medical school on the Royal Derby Hospital campus which has greatly enhanced the teaching and research opportunities for medical staff. The Trust is committed to education and you will therefore be expected to participate in student and postgraduate teaching.
Informal visits will only be arranged for short listed candidates.
Person Specification
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Experience of audit management, including recent closed loop projects
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in business/management
Communication
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work as part of a MDT, sharing administration duties
- Experience of formal presentations
- Evidence of experience in developing inclusivity and diversity in surgery
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership qualification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education & the requirements of Clinical Governance & Audit
Desirable
- Publication in text books
Qualification
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- FRCS(Orth) or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration with a Licence to practice at time of application
- Success in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice at date of Commencement OR within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview OR If applying for Full GMC Registration & Licence to Practice simultaneously with a CESR application, supporting documentary evidence must be provided at interview, to confirm an application has been submitted & is under consideration by the GMC.
Desirable
- Additional higher medical/ scientific degree relevant to the specialty
Research Experience
Essential
- Evidence of postgraduate research degree supervision
- GCP training
- Recent hand surgery publications in peer reviewed journals
- Successful research grant applications
- Evidence of future research plans
Desirable
- Commitment towards a higher research degree
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training & experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Trauma & Orthopaedics
- Comprehensive Technical competence in Trauma & Elective Paediatric and Adult Hand Surgery including microsurgery
- Paediatric Hand Surgery: a minimum of a one year Fellowship
- ATLS instructor
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Postgraduate teaching qualification
- Experience in lecturing to FRCS (Tr&Orth) level
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
Desirable
- Fellowship Higher Education Academy
Person Specification
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Experience of audit management, including recent closed loop projects
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in business/management
Communication
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work as part of a MDT, sharing administration duties
- Experience of formal presentations
- Evidence of experience in developing inclusivity and diversity in surgery
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership qualification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education & the requirements of Clinical Governance & Audit
Desirable
- Publication in text books
Qualification
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- FRCS(Orth) or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration with a Licence to practice at time of application
- Success in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice at date of Commencement OR within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview OR If applying for Full GMC Registration & Licence to Practice simultaneously with a CESR application, supporting documentary evidence must be provided at interview, to confirm an application has been submitted & is under consideration by the GMC.
Desirable
- Additional higher medical/ scientific degree relevant to the specialty
Research Experience
Essential
- Evidence of postgraduate research degree supervision
- GCP training
- Recent hand surgery publications in peer reviewed journals
- Successful research grant applications
- Evidence of future research plans
Desirable
- Commitment towards a higher research degree
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training & experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Trauma & Orthopaedics
- Comprehensive Technical competence in Trauma & Elective Paediatric and Adult Hand Surgery including microsurgery
- Paediatric Hand Surgery: a minimum of a one year Fellowship
- ATLS instructor
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Postgraduate teaching qualification
- Experience in lecturing to FRCS (Tr&Orth) level
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
Desirable
- Fellowship Higher Education Academy
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).
