Job summary
We are seeking a substantive Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon to join our team of 22 Orthopaedic Consultants providing a range of acute and elective services. This is a new post in paediatric orthopaedics and trauma and is part of a planned expansion of paediatric orthopaedics services.
The successful applicant will be involved in delivering an elective paediatric orthopaedic service and trauma provision, participating in a general orthopaedics on-call rota (1 in 16). The Trust currently has 3 paediatric consultants including one as part of a hub and spoke arrangement with Leeds.
This new post is to develop an already established unit, which includes:
- Daily specialist paediatric fracture clinic with a virtual component.
- Ponseti Service
- Developmental hip dysplasia service;
- Specialist outreach cerebral palsy clinics and
- Supervision of physio led normal variant clinics.
Applications from candidates approaching or post CCT are invited. It is expected the candidate will have or is planning to gain added experience via a recognised fellowship in paediatric orthopaedics and have at least a years training in paediatric orthopaedics as well as a good level of general trauma exposure.
The post will be based at Pinderfields and Pontefract Hospitals however the appointed consultant must be willing to work at all hospital sites.
Main duties of the job
- Keep patients (and/or their carers if appropriate) informed about their condition.
- Involve patients (and/or carers if appropriate) in decision making about their treatment
- Maintain professional standards and obligations as set out from time to time by the General Medical Council (GMC) and comply in particular with the GMCs guidance on Good Medical Practice as amended or substituted from time to time.
Urgent and Emergency Care duties including out-of-hours on-call; schedules will take due account of the provisions of working time regulations and safe working
On-call duties are currently shared with 16 other colleagues on a 1:16 basis currently assessed as 1 PA. You are On Call for Mid Yorks general & Paediatric trauma but not Major trauma. If care is needed for your post-op patients whilst off site from Pinderfields, this will be covered by the on-site consultant on call. (No other sites are utilised for surgery, only clinics)
Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the Trust Framework, with at least a minimum of 1.5 SPAs included in the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or DCC time may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidate and changing requirements of the service.
Examples may include formal teaching responsibilities or departmental leadership roles
Office facilities & secretarial support will be provided to support this
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If
you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our
patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although less than full time applications will be considered.
Duties will be based primarily on our Wakefield (Pinderfields) site although all our medical staff are involved in delivering care to patients on all our sites, for which adequate provision for travel time will be included in the job plan. The main duties of the post will include:
- Keep patients (and/or their carers if appropriate) informed about their condition.
- Involve patients (and/or carers if appropriate) in decision making about their treatment
- Maintain professional standards and obligations as set out from time to time by the General Medical Council (GMC) and comply in particular with the GMCs guidance on Good Medical Practice as amended or substituted from time to time.
Urgent and Emergency Care duties including out-of-hours on-call; schedules will take due account of the provisions of working time regulations and safe working
On-call duties are currently shared with 16 other colleagues on a 1:16 basis currently assessed as 1 PA. You are On Call for Mid Yorks general & Paediatric trauma but not Major trauma. If care is needed for your post-op patients whilst off site from Pinderfields, this will be covered by the on-site consultant on call. (No other sites are utilised for surgery, only clinics)
Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the Trust Framework, with at least a minimum of 1.5 SPAs included in the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or DCC time may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidate and changing requirements of the service.
Examples may include formal teaching responsibilities or departmental leadership roles
Office facilities & secretarial support will be provided to support this
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although less than full time applications will be considered.
Duties will be based primarily on our Wakefield (Pinderfields) site although all our medical staff are involved in delivering care to patients on all our sites, for which adequate provision for travel time will be included in the job plan. The main duties of the post will include:
- Keep patients (and/or their carers if appropriate) informed about their condition.
- Involve patients (and/or carers if appropriate) in decision making about their treatment
- Maintain professional standards and obligations as set out from time to time by the General Medical Council (GMC) and comply in particular with the GMCs guidance on Good Medical Practice as amended or substituted from time to time.
Urgent and Emergency Care duties including out-of-hours on-call; schedules will take due account of the provisions of working time regulations and safe working
On-call duties are currently shared with 16 other colleagues on a 1:16 basis currently assessed as 1 PA. You are On Call for Mid Yorks general & Paediatric trauma but not Major trauma. If care is needed for your post-op patients whilst off site from Pinderfields, this will be covered by the on-site consultant on call. (No other sites are utilised for surgery, only clinics)
Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the Trust Framework, with at least a minimum of 1.5 SPAs included in the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or DCC time may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidate and changing requirements of the service.
Examples may include formal teaching responsibilities or departmental leadership roles
Office facilities & secretarial support will be provided to support this
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS (Tr &Orth) -or recognised equivalent internationally
- CCT recognition or within 6 months of gaining entry onto the Specialist Register
Experience
Essential
- Wide range of experience in orthopaedics
- ATLS provider
- Fully accredited by college and acceptable to college representative
- Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of an Orthopaedic Service
- To share with colleagues the responsibility for the day to day management of the Orthopaedic Service
- Teaching and training of junior staff, medical students
- To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
- To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME)
- Equivalent of at least one year within orthopaedics dealing with children.
- Logbook evidence of high volume General TRAUMA surgery
- Fellowship in Paediatric Orthopaedics
- Ability to work closely with consultant colleagues & wider MDT
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues and patients
- Ability to contribute to the development of the Trust, the Unit and its services
- Ability to contribute to the management process within the Trust and the Unit.
- Demonstrates understanding of need for personal development in self and others.
Desirable
- Elective experience in Childrens orthopaedics including neurodisability.
- In depth experience in managing all facets Paediatric trauma and orthopaedic related infections.
- Emphasis on complex paediatric trauma but ability to treat routine general orthopaedic trauma Hip fractures, long bone fractures, initial management of fractures/dislocations of other joints.
- Management & leadership experience
- Evidence of involvement in teaching and training in Orthopaedics
- Interest in developing / improving trauma and elective pathways
GMC Registration
Essential
- Please state full GMC number
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practise.
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining CCT
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
- Good time management.
Desirable
- Possess good organisational and personal management skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS (Tr &Orth) -or recognised equivalent internationally
- CCT recognition or within 6 months of gaining entry onto the Specialist Register
Experience
Essential
- Wide range of experience in orthopaedics
- ATLS provider
- Fully accredited by college and acceptable to college representative
- Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of an Orthopaedic Service
- To share with colleagues the responsibility for the day to day management of the Orthopaedic Service
- Teaching and training of junior staff, medical students
- To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
- To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME)
- Equivalent of at least one year within orthopaedics dealing with children.
- Logbook evidence of high volume General TRAUMA surgery
- Fellowship in Paediatric Orthopaedics
- Ability to work closely with consultant colleagues & wider MDT
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues and patients
- Ability to contribute to the development of the Trust, the Unit and its services
- Ability to contribute to the management process within the Trust and the Unit.
- Demonstrates understanding of need for personal development in self and others.
Desirable
- Elective experience in Childrens orthopaedics including neurodisability.
- In depth experience in managing all facets Paediatric trauma and orthopaedic related infections.
- Emphasis on complex paediatric trauma but ability to treat routine general orthopaedic trauma Hip fractures, long bone fractures, initial management of fractures/dislocations of other joints.
- Management & leadership experience
- Evidence of involvement in teaching and training in Orthopaedics
- Interest in developing / improving trauma and elective pathways
GMC Registration
Essential
- Please state full GMC number
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practise.
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining CCT
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
- Good time management.
Desirable
- Possess good organisational and personal management skills
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
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).
