Job summary
Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon
This is a 10 PA post within the Department of Paediatric Trauma and Orthopaedics at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children. The successful candidate would be expected to offer a full time commitment to elective and emergency paediatric services, including a 1 in 8 on-call rota for trauma in children.Full participation in a 24 hour, 1 in 8 on call rota. The week day on call commitment comprises of a combined adult and paediatric trauma meeting; a morning acute fracture clinic; an afternoon trauma theatre list in addition to on call out of hours working. The post holder does not have to be resident when on call.
Main duties of the job
Dedicated afternoon trauma operating lists occur Monday to Friday, with shared CEPOD lists for out of hours and weekend operating.o An afternoon fortnightly follow up fracture clinic and additional seasonal (April to October) follow up fracture clinics.An elective commitment comprising of weekly elective clinics and 42 Elective theatre lists per year. The elective workload will include patients recruited through out-patient and in-patient referrals. The post holder will ideally have a sub interest in limb reconstruction and complex soft tissue knee. The post will be 10PAs in the first instance.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specifications for further details of this position.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specifications for further details of this position.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) or
- Eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview or
- Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
- Fellowship in paediatric orthopaedics of suitable duration
Desirable
- Additional Postgraduate qualification (e.g. MD, PhD, MSc) relevant to clinical speciality
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of first class professional practice in paediatric trauma and orthopaedics
- Ability to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
- At least 12 months of specialist paediatric trauma and orthopaedics
Desirable
- Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy
- Experience in frame application for paediatric elective and trauma cases
- Experience and interest in paediatric soft tissue knee injuries
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
- Ability to practice independently on the on-call trauma rota
- Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
- Ability to make clinical decisions at Consultant level
- Ability to practice independently on the on-call trauma rota.
Desirable
- Broad range of IT skills
- Fellowship training in subspecialty interest to complement the existing departmental interests
- Experience of formal paediatric teaching and website development
Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation in routine clinical audit
- Positive approach to evidence based practice
- Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Desirable
- Attendance at a management training course and evidence of learning from it
- Experience in organising audit
- Experience of risk management
Research
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles involved in research
- Evidence of involvement in clinical and/or basic science research
Desirable
- Evidence of peer review research papers
- Ability to increase the academic profile of the department.
- Evidence of ability to compete successfully for research funding
Management & Leadership
Essential
- Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
- Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
- Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
- Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Desirable
- Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
- Evidence of involvement in clinical management
Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
- Prepared to be flexible in working patterns
Desirable
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Awareness of personal limitations
- Must be able to meet on call requirements
Desirable
- Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
Other
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements
- Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) or
- Eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview or
- Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
- Fellowship in paediatric orthopaedics of suitable duration
Desirable
- Additional Postgraduate qualification (e.g. MD, PhD, MSc) relevant to clinical speciality
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of first class professional practice in paediatric trauma and orthopaedics
- Ability to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
- At least 12 months of specialist paediatric trauma and orthopaedics
Desirable
- Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy
- Experience in frame application for paediatric elective and trauma cases
- Experience and interest in paediatric soft tissue knee injuries
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
- Ability to practice independently on the on-call trauma rota
- Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
- Ability to make clinical decisions at Consultant level
- Ability to practice independently on the on-call trauma rota.
Desirable
- Broad range of IT skills
- Fellowship training in subspecialty interest to complement the existing departmental interests
- Experience of formal paediatric teaching and website development
Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation in routine clinical audit
- Positive approach to evidence based practice
- Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Desirable
- Attendance at a management training course and evidence of learning from it
- Experience in organising audit
- Experience of risk management
Research
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles involved in research
- Evidence of involvement in clinical and/or basic science research
Desirable
- Evidence of peer review research papers
- Ability to increase the academic profile of the department.
- Evidence of ability to compete successfully for research funding
Management & Leadership
Essential
- Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
- Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
- Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
- Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Desirable
- Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
- Evidence of involvement in clinical management
Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
- Prepared to be flexible in working patterns
Desirable
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Awareness of personal limitations
- Must be able to meet on call requirements
Desirable
- Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
Other
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements
- Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role.
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).
