Job summary
The main priority for this post will be to deliver the highest clinical standards in the practice of orthopaedic hand conditions. The post holder will contribute to the hand trauma rota and develop high quality research in trauma & elective orthopaedic hand surgery. The post holder will be provided with a mentor for a period of 1 - 2 years.
The successful candidate will be joining the hand unit in a busy Major Trauma Centre. The hand unit at The James Cook University Hospital is staffed by orthopaedic and plastics hand surgeons. We run an integrated hand trauma on call rota on a 1 in 6 week on call basis. There is no orthopaedic general trauma commitment. The hand trauma clinics are split into virtual and face to face clinics and these feed into regular hand trauma lists. It would be expected that the new consultant would be involved in cross site working between the James Cook Hospital, Middlesbrough, The Friarage Hospital in Northallerton.
A new surgical hub has recently opened at the Friarage Hospital in Northallerton. This will provide an environment for high volume low complexity work of which hand surgery will be a part.The theatre complex has a block room to facilitate efficient use of regional anaesthesia for upper limb lists.
Main duties of the job
There is an expectation that the new appointee would be involved in teaching and training. There are speciality registrars from orthopaedics and plastic surgery attached to the hand unit. The post holder will also contribute to research and audit within the department.
The main priority for this post would be to deliver the highest clinical standards in general hand and wrist conditions but there will be an opportunity to develop a subspeciality interest if desired.
We run a regular multidisciplinary team meeting including surgeons, trainees and hand therapists allowing support and good clinical governance. The successful candidate will be provided with a mentor for a period of 1-2 years.
About us
We have an academic unit with an excellent track record in surgical research. There are a number of ongoing trials in hand surgery (including SCOOTT for which Miss Emma Reay is chief investigator). Involvement in research would be encouraged and supported.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description and person specification for further details regarding this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description and person specification for further details regarding this vacancy.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise complex demands
- Willing to contribute to management duties within the NHS
- Experience of supervising resident medical staff
- Enthusiasm and ability to teach and mentor resident medical staff and other staffing groups
- Evidence of clinical research
Desirable
- Evidence of management and administration experience
- Management training
- Success in obtaining funding for research
- Other teaching skills/experience
- Higher qualification in medical education
- Willingness to be involved in/lead further academic activity
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- On the GMC Specialist Register in orthopaedics or hand surgery or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
- Full GMC (London) registration
- FRCS (Orth), FRCS(Plast) or post graduate diploma in hand surgery
- Recognised approved hand fellowship
Desirable
- An additional higher qualification relevant to the speciality
- Diploma in hand surgery
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise complex demands
- Willing to contribute to management duties within the NHS
- Experience of supervising resident medical staff
- Enthusiasm and ability to teach and mentor resident medical staff and other staffing groups
- Evidence of clinical research
Desirable
- Evidence of management and administration experience
- Management training
- Success in obtaining funding for research
- Other teaching skills/experience
- Higher qualification in medical education
- Willingness to be involved in/lead further academic activity
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- On the GMC Specialist Register in orthopaedics or hand surgery or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
- Full GMC (London) registration
- FRCS (Orth), FRCS(Plast) or post graduate diploma in hand surgery
- Recognised approved hand fellowship
Desirable
- An additional higher qualification relevant to the speciality
- Diploma in hand surgery
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).
