Job summary
This is a new and exciting post that has become available within the Division. This is a one year appointment as a Lower Limb fellow for the United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust. This is a new post starting from 1st week of August each year.
Any applicant who is unable for personal reasons to work full time will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with lower limb arthroplasty consultants.
Main duties of the job
The post has been designed with the aim of preparing the incumbent for a Consultant appointment. It is funded through the NHS with salary at SpR level.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in an active and well-organised department, staffed largely by an enthusiastic group of Consultants who run regular teaching sessions and are committed to career progression and furthering education.
ULHT has recently been identified an as exemplary unit for lower limb arthroplasty surgery, with many significant achievements over the past few years. We have the lowest hospital stay in the country for joint replacements. There are four laminar flow theatres at Grantham, with two in Lincoln County Hospital and Boston Pilgrim Hospital.
Please note, there maybe an on call component required with this role, if it's required by the service.
About us
Lincolnshire is scenically and geographically varied. It includes the Lincoln escarpment on which the beautiful medieval Cathedral stands, the North Lincolnshire Wolds, a designated area of outstanding natural beauty, the extensive beaches of the coastal strip, and the vast farmlands in the south of the county.
Lincolnshire has retained the grammar school system, and has a reputation for providing excellent state school education. In addition, the cost of housing compares very favourably with many areas of the country.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post will be situated mainly at Grantham Hospital with specialist trauma lists and elective clinics at acute sites
The Lower Limb Arthroplasty Unit at ULHT has ten substantive Consultants. The Fellowship is run by Mr Rambani, Mr Antapur, Mr Rowsell and Mr Othman, but there will be an opportunity to work with all of the lower limb arthroplasty Consultants. The team sees a wide range of elective hip and knee arthroplasty cases, including revision arthroplasty as well as specialist trauma referrals such as peri-prosthetic fractures.
The successful candidate will be encouraged to continue to develop their sub-specialty interest, contribute to revision network and also to the general work of the department including a strong teaching commitment, clinical management and effective team working. You will be fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and ideally have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Orthopaedic Surgery or be within six months of award of CCT at the time of interview. We would welcome informal enquiries about this post to,
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post will be situated mainly at Grantham Hospital with specialist trauma lists and elective clinics at acute sites
The Lower Limb Arthroplasty Unit at ULHT has ten substantive Consultants. The Fellowship is run by Mr Rambani, Mr Antapur, Mr Rowsell and Mr Othman, but there will be an opportunity to work with all of the lower limb arthroplasty Consultants. The team sees a wide range of elective hip and knee arthroplasty cases, including revision arthroplasty as well as specialist trauma referrals such as peri-prosthetic fractures.
The successful candidate will be encouraged to continue to develop their sub-specialty interest, contribute to revision network and also to the general work of the department including a strong teaching commitment, clinical management and effective team working. You will be fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and ideally have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Orthopaedic Surgery or be within six months of award of CCT at the time of interview. We would welcome informal enquiries about this post to,
Person Specification
Qualification/Clinical skills
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- FRCS or qualification of an equivalent level
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: oCCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview) oCESR or oEuropean Community Rights
Special Knowledge/Abilities and/or Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 12 months full time or equivalent part time experience of lower limb arthroplasty surgery at middle- grade level
Person Skills/Qualities
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to teach trainees and medical students.
Interests and Motivation to the job
Essential
- To maintain own education to a minimum standard set by the Royal College of Surgeons
Academic achievements/research publication
Essential
- An interest in research and audit
Desirable
- Higher Research Degrees (MD, MS, MSc, PhD)
- Research publications in peer reviewed journals
Other skills (eg.audit/teaching/ management)
Essential
- Enthusiasm to assist in development of Orthopaedic services.
Desirable
- Experience in teaching undergraduate medical students.
- Member of BASK/ BHS
Person Specification
Qualification/Clinical skills
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- FRCS or qualification of an equivalent level
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: oCCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview) oCESR or oEuropean Community Rights
Special Knowledge/Abilities and/or Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 12 months full time or equivalent part time experience of lower limb arthroplasty surgery at middle- grade level
Person Skills/Qualities
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to teach trainees and medical students.
Interests and Motivation to the job
Essential
- To maintain own education to a minimum standard set by the Royal College of Surgeons
Academic achievements/research publication
Essential
- An interest in research and audit
Desirable
- Higher Research Degrees (MD, MS, MSc, PhD)
- Research publications in peer reviewed journals
Other skills (eg.audit/teaching/ management)
Essential
- Enthusiasm to assist in development of Orthopaedic services.
Desirable
- Experience in teaching undergraduate medical students.
- Member of BASK/ BHS
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).
