Job summary
This is a permanent appointment for a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons, specialising in lower limb soft tissue, lower limb arthroplasty and general trauma. This position will undertake elective operating at both Royal Derby Hospital and other UDHB sites. At Royal Derby Hospital there is responsibility for the management of both elective and acute patients. You will have significant soft tissue, arthroplasty and and general trauma experience.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will join a large team of existing orthopaedic consultant within the Trust. This is a dynamic, forward-thinking team with plans to grow further. The post also includes a 1 in 16 on-call commitment.
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.
At Royal Derby Hospital the specialty comprises 8 purpose-built theatres, 5 wards, pre-operative assessment and outpatient clinic facilities as well as the Pulvertaft Hand Unit, which has its own dedicated facilities.
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.
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, including both professional and leadership development
- On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts about our Trust:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
- We are the 4thbusiest 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You should possess FRCS or equivalent, have completed a Higher Specialist Training Programme in Trauma and Orthopaedics, 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:-
1. Certification of Completion of Training (CCT) the proposed CCT must be within 6 months of the interview date
2. Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) CESR candidates must have written GMC confirmation upon successful application
The city of Derby is centrally located with excellent road, rail and air links and within easy access of both urban and rural activities including the Peak National Park. A good range of primary and secondary educational facilities and social amenities are also available.
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, 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:-
1. Certification of Completion of Training (CCT) the proposed CCT must be within 6 months of the interview date
2. Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) CESR candidates must have written GMC confirmation upon successful application
The city of Derby is centrally located with excellent road, rail and air links and within easy access of both urban and rural activities including the Peak National Park. A good range of primary and secondary educational facilities and social amenities are also available.
Informal visits will only be arranged for short listed candidates.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- FRCS (T&Orth) or equivalent
- GMC registration with a license to practice at time of application
- Evidence of entry on GMC Specialist Register or have CCT or be within 6 months of attaining CCT at time of interview and entry on GMC Specialist Register by date of commencement or evidence that the GMC is processing the Specialist Registration application
- ATLS certification
Desirable
- Additional higher medical/scientific degree relevant to the specialty
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Recognised Soft Tissue/Arthroplasty Fellowship
Desirable
Management & Administrative Experience
Essential
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development and the requirements of clinical governance
Desirable
- Attended management course for Consultants
Teaching, Audit & Research Experience
Essential
- Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduates and postgradustes
- Experience of supervising F1, F2, ST Trainees
- Ability and experience of teaching clinical skills
- At least two peer reviewed publications
Desirable
- Specific teaching qualification
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
- Attended a recognised teaching training course
Communication Skills
Essential
- Experience of formal presentations
- Evidence of ability to work as part of a MDT, sharing administration duties
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- FRCS (T&Orth) or equivalent
- GMC registration with a license to practice at time of application
- Evidence of entry on GMC Specialist Register or have CCT or be within 6 months of attaining CCT at time of interview and entry on GMC Specialist Register by date of commencement or evidence that the GMC is processing the Specialist Registration application
- ATLS certification
Desirable
- Additional higher medical/scientific degree relevant to the specialty
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Recognised Soft Tissue/Arthroplasty Fellowship
Desirable
Management & Administrative Experience
Essential
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development and the requirements of clinical governance
Desirable
- Attended management course for Consultants
Teaching, Audit & Research Experience
Essential
- Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduates and postgradustes
- Experience of supervising F1, F2, ST Trainees
- Ability and experience of teaching clinical skills
- At least two peer reviewed publications
Desirable
- Specific teaching qualification
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
- Attended a recognised teaching training course
Communication Skills
Essential
- Experience of formal presentations
- Evidence of ability to work as part of a MDT, sharing administration duties
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
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).
