Job summary
This is an exciting time to join the South Tees team as we develop a subregional soft tissue knee service across the Tees and North Yorkshire Group Structure with closer working relationships between North and South Tees trusts. We are fortunate in having two acute sites across the structure with the James Cook site being one of the two Major Trauma units in the ICS. In addition, the group has two standalone Elective Surgical Hubs including a new build Friarage Surgical Centre on the Northallerton site consisting of 8 new theatres in a purpose built theatre suite opening April 2025. The Arthroscopic surgery will be housed in a dedicated day case theatre with a fully integrated Smart Suite.
This is an opportunity to join an established team of experienced knee surgeons in a team that pioneered a multidisciplinary acute knee service. The service is supported by experienced Advance Practice Physiotherapists. The team host subregional MDT for complex soft tissue and young adult and adolescent pathology.
Consideration will be given to candidates to be appointed prophetically who wish to complete a period of planned fellowship.
Main duties of the job
The team host sub-regional MDT for complex soft tissue and young adult and adolescent pathology. The role will include a weekly specialised Acute Knee injury clinic. The successful candidate should have at least 12 months fellowship training in soft tissue knee reconstruction and sufficient trauma experience to join the on-call rota for Major Trauma. There will be an opportunity to develop a specialised interest within knee surgery to treat patients with tertiary referrals from across the North East and North Yorkshire Orthopaedic Network. The Trust provides emergency and elective Orthopaedic services as a tertiary referral centre and Major Trauma Centre in the North East of England.
About us
The department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery has an international reputation for its leadership in clinical research. In collaboration with the Yorks Trials Unit, clinicians in the department are leading national multi-centre clinical trials commissioned by the National Institute for Health Research. The department is active in supporting both commercial and non-commercial research and is also acting as the UK lead for multi-national clinical trials.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full details are available on the attached job description and person specification, regarding this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full details are available on the attached job description and person specification, regarding this vacancy.
Person Specification
Clinical experience and effectiveness
Essential
- ?12 months post CCT fellowship training in soft tissue knee surgery
- ?Work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
- ?Evidence of commitment to achieve the highest standards in clinical effectiveness, patient experience and patient safety
Desirable
- ?Specialist training in trauma surgery
- ?Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level and manage complex clinical problems.
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- ?Full GMC registration
- ?FRCS (Orth) or equivalent
- ?Relevant CCT or equivalent ('equivalence' must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC)
- ?Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable
Person Specification
Clinical experience and effectiveness
Essential
- ?12 months post CCT fellowship training in soft tissue knee surgery
- ?Work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
- ?Evidence of commitment to achieve the highest standards in clinical effectiveness, patient experience and patient safety
Desirable
- ?Specialist training in trauma surgery
- ?Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level and manage complex clinical problems.
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- ?Full GMC registration
- ?FRCS (Orth) or equivalent
- ?Relevant CCT or equivalent ('equivalence' must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC)
- ?Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable
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).
