Job summary
The post is aimed at candidates with a specialist interest in Shoulder Surgery. Please see the job description for further detail.
Prospective candidates for this position should possess the FRCS (Trauma and Orthopaedics) or its equivalent and have spent at least five years in accredited training. The appointee will be on the specialist register of the General Medical Council or eligible for inclusion within six months of interview.
Wide experience in trauma and orthopaedics and shoulder & elbow surgery is essential.
It is expected that the new incumbent will complement and support the academic and teaching interests of the department.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Work as part of a team of 3 consultants providing a Shoulder surgery service for both elective and trauma patients.
- General trauma on call is a requirement of this post (1 in 12 weekdays, 1 in 12 weekends).
- The job plan will comprise of a balance of operating sessions (trauma and elective) and outpatient clinics (fracture and elective), including virtual fracture clinic
- Working closely with consultant colleagues and all members of the MDT to provide a safe and quality clinical service for patients
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
Organisation of Administration
There is a well-established Clinical Directorate system within the Trust; Dr A Loughney is the Medical Director for the Trust. The current Clinical Director for the Trauma and Orthopeadic directorate is Mr T Finnigan Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon.
The Clinical Director is accountable to the Chief Executive of Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
The Director for the Surgical, GI, and Critical Care Divisionis Mrs K Hatchell. The Associate Medical Director for the Division is Miss N Henley
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Organisation of Administration
There is a well-established Clinical Directorate system within the Trust; Dr A Loughney is the Medical Director for the Trust. The current Clinical Director for the Trauma and Orthopeadic directorate is Mr T Finnigan Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon.
The Clinical Director is accountable to the Chief Executive of Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
The Director for the Surgical, GI, and Critical Care Divisionis Mrs K Hatchell. The Associate Medical Director for the Division is Miss N Henley
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Entry on specialist register (or entry expected within six months)
- Success in intercollegiate specialty examination or overseas equivalent. FRCS (Orth)
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of the managerial role of a consultant in the NHS
- Knowledge of the principles at audit meeting
Desirable
- Understanding of managerial responsibilities and its future development in the role of clinicians in management.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supervising FY1s and SHOs Ability to teach clinical and operative skills to Associate Specialist / Staff Grade.
- Publications in refereed journals.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching basic skills to undergraduates.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialty service.
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs nurses and other agencies.
- Commitment to continuing medical education.
Desirable
- Ability to manage and lead specialist unit, surgical directorate and working parties as appropriate.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Entry on specialist register (or entry expected within six months)
- Success in intercollegiate specialty examination or overseas equivalent. FRCS (Orth)
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of the managerial role of a consultant in the NHS
- Knowledge of the principles at audit meeting
Desirable
- Understanding of managerial responsibilities and its future development in the role of clinicians in management.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supervising FY1s and SHOs Ability to teach clinical and operative skills to Associate Specialist / Staff Grade.
- Publications in refereed journals.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching basic skills to undergraduates.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialty service.
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs nurses and other agencies.
- Commitment to continuing medical education.
Desirable
- Ability to manage and lead specialist unit, surgical directorate and working parties as appropriate.
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).
