Job summary
The East Kent Trauma & Orthopaedic Directorate was established in April 2000. Trauma surgery and elective day case activity is carried out on all 3 sites, elective inpatients are carried out in the new state of the art ElectiveOrthopaedic Centre in Canterbury.
Outpatient clinics are held on all sites and the cottage hospitals at Folkestone, Herne Bay and Deal.
The post holder will be expected to provide general Trauma on call cover and subspecialty hands and wrists elective service. This includes programmed activities for 10 PAs.
The post holder will be expected to participate in the out-of-hours on call rota which is currently 1:15 weekdays and 1:11 weekends.
Main duties of the job
The post holder must ensure that standards are developed through clinical audit, evidence-based research and appraisal
The post holder will aim to ensure all emergency patients are reviewed by a consultant within 14 hours of admission
The post holder will be required to participate in audit, the Trust's Clinical Governance processes and in CPD. They are also expected to contribute to the development and maintenance of clinical protocols.
The post holder must demonstrate behaviour which supports and promotes the Trust visionand values at all opportunities.The post holder will be required to support the Lead Clinician, general and service managersand clinical director in policy and strategy development as a member of the division team.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.
We're on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there's never been a better time to join us.
At East Kent, we will do all we can to help you grow a career around you, your family, your location and your interests.
We offer flexible and fulfilling career solutions that work for you and unique opportunities to innovate and inspire - all in a county where you can enjoy your life to the full, whatever your interest.
Through our Family First scheme we pledge to find roles for partners of consultants offered a substantive post - For more information please visit https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/careers/family-first-scheme/
We also offer removal expenses (substantive positions), up to 32 days' annual leave and active support for study, quality improvement and patient safety work as part of our 'We care' improvement journey, and medical education and research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Person Specification
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to direct and organise teams
- Able to communicate clearly, avoiding jargon, with a range of different people. Builds strong and effective relationships with patients, families & colleagues with the ability to gain their trust & confidence
- Ability to cope with considerable pressure as well as to adapt to constant change & new demands
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Minimum 1-year NHS Experience
- FRCS (Tr & Orth) or equivalent
- In possession of an appropriate Hand & Wrist fellowship
- Specialist Registration or will obtain within 6 months of interview date
Desirable
- Experience at consultant level
- ATLS instructor
- Research and academia related to speciality
- Recognised Fellowship BSSH TIG in Hand & Wrist surgery (12 months minimum)
Clinical/Technical Expertise
Essential
- Possesses range of clinical knowledge, skills & information technology expertise.
- In depth expertise in hand and wrist surgery, including management of complex wrist trauma
- Ability to maintain & develop this knowledge.
- Sees patients within a holistic context
Desirable
- Competence in wrist reconstructive procedure
Intellect and Education
Essential
- Shows an approach based on critical enquiry and evidence-based medicine
- Embraces evidence-based practice & Audit
- Interest in research & development Shows breadth of awareness & a range of problem-solving skills
- Encourages ongoing learning & an educative culture, both for self and others
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification
- Higher degrees in academia
- Publications in speciality in peer-reviewed journals within last 5 year
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- Understands the issues of patient safety & of operating within a litigious & complaints culture
- Shows self-discipline eg record-keeping & legibility
- Able to juggle a large number of demands by setting priorities & planning effectively
- Able to manage conflicting & unpredictable demands
Desirable
- Participation in Governance, Hospital Committees, Audit
Person Specification
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to direct and organise teams
- Able to communicate clearly, avoiding jargon, with a range of different people. Builds strong and effective relationships with patients, families & colleagues with the ability to gain their trust & confidence
- Ability to cope with considerable pressure as well as to adapt to constant change & new demands
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Minimum 1-year NHS Experience
- FRCS (Tr & Orth) or equivalent
- In possession of an appropriate Hand & Wrist fellowship
- Specialist Registration or will obtain within 6 months of interview date
Desirable
- Experience at consultant level
- ATLS instructor
- Research and academia related to speciality
- Recognised Fellowship BSSH TIG in Hand & Wrist surgery (12 months minimum)
Clinical/Technical Expertise
Essential
- Possesses range of clinical knowledge, skills & information technology expertise.
- In depth expertise in hand and wrist surgery, including management of complex wrist trauma
- Ability to maintain & develop this knowledge.
- Sees patients within a holistic context
Desirable
- Competence in wrist reconstructive procedure
Intellect and Education
Essential
- Shows an approach based on critical enquiry and evidence-based medicine
- Embraces evidence-based practice & Audit
- Interest in research & development Shows breadth of awareness & a range of problem-solving skills
- Encourages ongoing learning & an educative culture, both for self and others
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification
- Higher degrees in academia
- Publications in speciality in peer-reviewed journals within last 5 year
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- Understands the issues of patient safety & of operating within a litigious & complaints culture
- Shows self-discipline eg record-keeping & legibility
- Able to juggle a large number of demands by setting priorities & planning effectively
- Able to manage conflicting & unpredictable demands
Desirable
- Participation in Governance, Hospital Committees, Audit
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).
