Job summary
The Department of Trauma & Orthopaedics seeks to appoint a Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics with a Special Interest in lower limb arthroplasty and revision hip surgery, to bring us to a complement of eighteen whole time equivalent surgeons and two less than full time (20 Consultants total). This is a replacement post for retirement and is based upon the firm commitment of the Trust to achieve excellence and quality in the provision of both elective and emergency Orthopaedic surgery, with a particular focus on lower limb arthroplasty and revision and complex hip surgery. Any candidate, however, who can do revision knee surgery would also be welcome to apply. It is a full time post, and is based on a 10 PA contract with a number of flexible sessions. The candidate must be able to undertake routine lower limb arthroplasty work but also have fellowship training in revision arthroplasty surgery and be able to work in a team that provides this complex work some of which is undertaken as dual consultant operating.
Main duties of the job
This is a replacement post for retirement and is based upon the firm commitment of the Trust to achieve excellence and quality in the provision of both elective and emergency Orthopaedic surgery, with a particular focus on lower limb arthroplasty and revision and complex hip surgery. Any candidate, however, who can do revision knee surgery would also be welcome to apply. It is a full time post, and is based on a 10 PA contract with a number of flexible sessions. The candidate must be able to undertake routine lower limb arthroplasty work but also have fellowship training in revision arthroplasty surgery and be able to work in a team that provides this complex work some of which is undertaken as dual consultant operating.
About us
We employ more than 6,500 staffwho deliver compassionate care from our two main hospitals,Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary as well as in community sites, healthcentres and in patients' homes. We also are incredibly proud to have almost 150 volunteers here at CHFT.
We provide a range of services including urgent and emergency care; medical; surgical; maternity; gynaecology; critical care; children's and young people's services; end of life care and outpatient and diagnostic imaging services.
We provide community health services, including sexual health services in Calderdale from Calderdale Royal and local health centres. These include Todmorden Health Centre and Broad Street Plaza.
We continue to modernise and invest in our health services to build on our strong reputation.Foundation trusts are public leaders in improving quality in health services. They are part of the NHS- yet decisions about what they do and how they do it are driven by independent boards. Boardslisten to their Council of Governors and respond to the needs of their members - patients, staff andthe local community.
Foundation trusts provide what the health service wants, yet are also free to invest quickly in thechanges to the local community needs, in striving to be the best, and in putting their patients first.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a replacement post for retirement and is based upon the firm commitment of the Trust to achieve excellence and quality in the provision of both elective and emergency Orthopaedic surgery, with a particular focus on lower limb arthroplasty and revision and complex hip surgery. Any candidate, however, who can do revision knee surgery would also be welcome to apply. It is a full time post, and is based on a 10 PA contract with a number of flexible sessions. The candidate must be able to undertake routine lower limb arthroplasty work but also have fellowship training in revision arthroplasty surgery and be able to work in a team that provides this complex work some of which is undertaken as dual consultant operating.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a replacement post for retirement and is based upon the firm commitment of the Trust to achieve excellence and quality in the provision of both elective and emergency Orthopaedic surgery, with a particular focus on lower limb arthroplasty and revision and complex hip surgery. Any candidate, however, who can do revision knee surgery would also be welcome to apply. It is a full time post, and is based on a 10 PA contract with a number of flexible sessions. The candidate must be able to undertake routine lower limb arthroplasty work but also have fellowship training in revision arthroplasty surgery and be able to work in a team that provides this complex work some of which is undertaken as dual consultant operating.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS or equivalent
- You must be on the specialist register for Trauma & Orthopaedics or within 6 months of being admitted to the register for trainees, if currently in a training programme in the UK. In accordance with the regulations, all other categories of Doctors must be on the GMC specialist register to be considered for a consultant appointment by the Advisory Appointments Committee
- Applicants must be Registered with the General Medical Council and hold a Licence to Practise
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree(MD/PhD)
Experience and Achievements
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Elective and Trauma surgery
- Fellowship training in lower limb revision / complex hip arthroplasty
- A developed or developing sub-speciality interest in revision hip arthroplasty surgery
Desirable
- Experience in revision knee surgery desirable but not essential as main focus is for hip revision
- Understanding current issues within T&O and the future direction of the specialty
- Attendance at a recognised management course
- Understanding current issues within the wider NHS
- Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff.
Desirable
- Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
- Training in clinical and educational supervision
- Attendance at a teaching course
Audit and Research
Essential
- Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects
Desirable
- Critical Appraisal Skills
- Evidence of knowledge of research methodology
Disposition-Adjustment/Attitude/Commitment
Essential
- Good communication and empathy skills with patients
- Evidence of willingness to participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment to provide an integrated service
- Ability to work as a member of a team, both through communication and sharing workload
- Ability to manage high pressure situations e.g. clinical crisis
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload and co-ordinate staff
- Ability to integrate the care of a patient by many and various other clinical staff
- Willingness to work flexibly to deliver clinically effective and cost effective healthcare
Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities
Desirable
- Evidence of continual learning and development
- Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others
- Evidence of innovation
- Ability to use a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation software, email and internet browser
General
Essential
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
- For areas requiring EPP Clearance (Exposure Prone Procedures), this will also be a requirement of the health screening
- An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required with the Disclosure and Barring Service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS or equivalent
- You must be on the specialist register for Trauma & Orthopaedics or within 6 months of being admitted to the register for trainees, if currently in a training programme in the UK. In accordance with the regulations, all other categories of Doctors must be on the GMC specialist register to be considered for a consultant appointment by the Advisory Appointments Committee
- Applicants must be Registered with the General Medical Council and hold a Licence to Practise
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree(MD/PhD)
Experience and Achievements
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Elective and Trauma surgery
- Fellowship training in lower limb revision / complex hip arthroplasty
- A developed or developing sub-speciality interest in revision hip arthroplasty surgery
Desirable
- Experience in revision knee surgery desirable but not essential as main focus is for hip revision
- Understanding current issues within T&O and the future direction of the specialty
- Attendance at a recognised management course
- Understanding current issues within the wider NHS
- Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff.
Desirable
- Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
- Training in clinical and educational supervision
- Attendance at a teaching course
Audit and Research
Essential
- Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects
Desirable
- Critical Appraisal Skills
- Evidence of knowledge of research methodology
Disposition-Adjustment/Attitude/Commitment
Essential
- Good communication and empathy skills with patients
- Evidence of willingness to participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment to provide an integrated service
- Ability to work as a member of a team, both through communication and sharing workload
- Ability to manage high pressure situations e.g. clinical crisis
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload and co-ordinate staff
- Ability to integrate the care of a patient by many and various other clinical staff
- Willingness to work flexibly to deliver clinically effective and cost effective healthcare
Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities
Desirable
- Evidence of continual learning and development
- Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others
- Evidence of innovation
- Ability to use a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation software, email and internet browser
General
Essential
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
- For areas requiring EPP Clearance (Exposure Prone Procedures), this will also be a requirement of the health screening
- An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required with the Disclosure and Barring Service
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).
