Job summary
Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon working 10 PAs per week (40 hours).
Undertaking clinical duties including clinics and operating lists.
General Paediatric Orthopaedic work with an interest in hips.
Main duties of the job
Duties at the RNOH include outpatient clinic work, theatre, in-patient care, teaching and organisation and planning of lists and registrar timetables.
The new Consultant is expected to have a varied range of clinical interests to complement the skills of the existing consultant team in the paediatric department, the development of which will be supported. This includes a specialist interest in Paediatric and Adolescent hip conditions.
Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic surgeon with relevant paediatric Orthopaedic fellowship level training as detailed in the job description.
About us
- RatedGood by the CQC
- Two sites, one in central London and one in Stanmore - which has recently opened The Stanmore Building, a new, state-of-the-art inpatient facility
- Our Research and Innovation Centre works closely with our main academic partner, University College London
- Recognised as a centre of excellence, leading on national initiatives, such as theGetting It Right First Time (GIRFT)Programme
- Further major redevelopment underway across the Stanmore site - improving and modernising our facilities to maintain our position as the UK's leading centre for orthopaedic medicine
- In the NHS staff survey, over 90% of our staff were satisfied with the quality of care they are able to give to patients - the best result of any NHS Trust in the country
- Our staff also indicated that they had the best experience of appraisals as compared to all other NHS Trusts.
This is a great time to join us and play a critical role in the next stage of RNOH's journey to achieving an outstanding CQC rating.
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and offer a range of flexible working practices. Part-time and job share applications will be considered.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties at the RNOH include outpatient clinic work, theatre, in-patient care, teaching and organisation and planning of lists and registrar timetables.
The new Consultant is expected to have a varied range of clinical interests to complement the skills of the existing consultant team in the paediatric department, the development of which will be supported. This includes a specialist interest in Paediatric and Adolescent hip conditions.
Please see job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties at the RNOH include outpatient clinic work, theatre, in-patient care, teaching and organisation and planning of lists and registrar timetables.
The new Consultant is expected to have a varied range of clinical interests to complement the skills of the existing consultant team in the paediatric department, the development of which will be supported. This includes a specialist interest in Paediatric and Adolescent hip conditions.
Please see job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS (Tr+Orth) or equivalent.
- Entry on Specialist Register (or entry expected within six Months).
- Fellowship-level training or at least 2 years' experience at Consultant level with a dominant paediatric orthopaedic surgery Interest/clinical commitment.
- Lonisation certificate.
Desirable
- A higher degree in surgical sciences.
- Paediatric Life Support Course.
Experience
Essential
- Subspecialty interest and Training in paediatric surgery.
- Wide experience in paediatric orthopaedic surgery including Paediatric hip problems.
- Specialist Registrar experience in Orthopaedic surgery leading to CCT or equivalent.
Desirable
- Post training experience in Paediatric Hip surgery & ideally Neuromuscular hip.
- Experience in UK Health system.
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in clinical and / or laboratory research.
- Demonstration of an understanding of clinical audit.
- Experience of the process of clinical research, including a demonstration of knowledge of ethical issues, study design, and analysis of results of research.
- Evidence of recent publications/ research in Paediatric Trauma + Orthopaedic Surgery.
Desirable
- Evidence of working effectively within a multi-specialist, inter- disciplinary team environment and on own initiative.
- Evidence of having undertaken audits, which have changed clinical practice.
- Published record of achievement in research.
- Higher degree awarded on the basis of research personally undertaken.
Specific Skills
Essential
- Demonstration of an understanding of NHS Management Structure.
- Able to integrate within the Orthopaedic Unit and Compliments the existing skills/ interests of the Orthopaedic Directorate.
- Experience in Service Improvement Projects.
- Able to communicate with and motivate colleagues, medical and non-medical.
- Demonstrates professionalism in attitude and application.
- Good Team worker.
Desirable
- Evidence of attendance on managerial course(s), including financial management.
- Demonstrated involvement in management and administration.
- Evidence of being aEvidence of ability to lead and motivate a team. good communicator.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS (Tr+Orth) or equivalent.
- Entry on Specialist Register (or entry expected within six Months).
- Fellowship-level training or at least 2 years' experience at Consultant level with a dominant paediatric orthopaedic surgery Interest/clinical commitment.
- Lonisation certificate.
Desirable
- A higher degree in surgical sciences.
- Paediatric Life Support Course.
Experience
Essential
- Subspecialty interest and Training in paediatric surgery.
- Wide experience in paediatric orthopaedic surgery including Paediatric hip problems.
- Specialist Registrar experience in Orthopaedic surgery leading to CCT or equivalent.
Desirable
- Post training experience in Paediatric Hip surgery & ideally Neuromuscular hip.
- Experience in UK Health system.
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in clinical and / or laboratory research.
- Demonstration of an understanding of clinical audit.
- Experience of the process of clinical research, including a demonstration of knowledge of ethical issues, study design, and analysis of results of research.
- Evidence of recent publications/ research in Paediatric Trauma + Orthopaedic Surgery.
Desirable
- Evidence of working effectively within a multi-specialist, inter- disciplinary team environment and on own initiative.
- Evidence of having undertaken audits, which have changed clinical practice.
- Published record of achievement in research.
- Higher degree awarded on the basis of research personally undertaken.
Specific Skills
Essential
- Demonstration of an understanding of NHS Management Structure.
- Able to integrate within the Orthopaedic Unit and Compliments the existing skills/ interests of the Orthopaedic Directorate.
- Experience in Service Improvement Projects.
- Able to communicate with and motivate colleagues, medical and non-medical.
- Demonstrates professionalism in attitude and application.
- Good Team worker.
Desirable
- Evidence of attendance on managerial course(s), including financial management.
- Demonstrated involvement in management and administration.
- Evidence of being aEvidence of ability to lead and motivate a team. good communicator.
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).
