Job summary
We are looking to appoint one post-CCT Clinical Fellows in Paediatric orthopaedics. Based between The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital and Great Ormond Street Hospital, this fellowship provides an excellent higher training opportunity in all aspects of Paediatric orthopaedics in two world renowned tertiary referral centres for trauma and elective surgery.
There are two posts available:
. 12 month post, rotating between Great Ormond Street Hospital and the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital for 6 months each, commencing at GOSH from July 2023, rotating to the RNOH in Jan 2024
The successful applicant will experience the full range of paediatric orthopaedic surgery with excellent opportunities for clinical and professional development.
This post does not attract an NTN, but is suitable for a candidate who has passed the FRCS (Tr & Orth) or equivalent, and is looking for subspecialty experience in Paediatric Orthopaedics. Applicants must have full GMC registration with a licence to practice prior to the start of employment.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will experience the full range of paediatric orthopaedic surgery. The placements provide excellent opportunities for clinical and professional development. Clinical work will include experience in regular theatre lists, clinics and multidisciplinary team meetings. There are regular departmental teaching sessions, research meetings and engagement in clinical audit.
This role requires a motivated and interested post CCT surgeon with some experience in paediatric orthopaedics wanting to improve their experience, practical skills and decision making in preparation for starting a role as a consultant paediatric orthopaedic surgeon
About us
RNOH Paediatric and Limb Reconstruction Unit
The Paediatric and Limb Reconstruction Unit provides a regional referral service for paediatric and adult congenital and acquired deformity, the sequelae of traumatic injuries and bone infection. Within the unit there are three consultants specialising in Limb Reconstruction and junior and ancillary staff to support the service. The Unit is one of the largest in Europe in lengthening nail surgery and has an excellent clinical and academic record. Within the RNOH the unit closely collaborates with the Paediatric Unit and the London Sarcoma Service. The unit has established systems for data collection and is a pioneer in research in the field with excellent links with the University of London's Institute of Orthopaedics and Musculoskeletal Sciences.
Great Ormond Street Hospital
The Orthopaedic and Spinal Service consists of a 18 bed designated ward with fully trained Paediatric Orthopaedic Nursing Staff, Paediatric Orthopaedic Physiotherapists and a Plaster Technician.
The hospital is responsible predominately for elective surgery referred from secondary and tertiary centres. The post holder will be exposed to a broad spectrum of Paediatric Orthopaedic Disease. This will be both outpatient and operatively based, under consultant supervision. During the tenure, the post holder will be expected to become involved in the research activity of the department and will be encouraged to produce work leading to publication.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job responsibilities are included in the job description document attached.
Informal discussions are encouraged and you are invited to contact:
RNOH: Mr Jonathan Wright, Miss Sally Tennant, Prof Deborah Eastwood 0208 909 5890, email Jayne.norton2@nhs.net
Great Ormond Street Hospital: Mr Andreas Roposch 0207 813 8451
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job responsibilities are included in the job description document attached.
Informal discussions are encouraged and you are invited to contact:
RNOH: Mr Jonathan Wright, Miss Sally Tennant, Prof Deborah Eastwood 0208 909 5890, email Jayne.norton2@nhs.net
Great Ormond Street Hospital: Mr Andreas Roposch 0207 813 8451
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical qualifications. MBBS or equivalent
- ILETS if you require sponsorship via the Royal Colleges of Surgeons of Edinburgh, please see page 6 of job description)
- FRCS (Orth) or equivalent
- Appropriate GMC to be obtained by the designated start date
Skills
Essential
- Competence in all aspects of general orthopaedic management.
- Involvement in an Audit Project
- Medical management - able to supervise junior medical staff
Experience
Essential
- Post FRCS Orth (or equivalent) - with at least 6 months previous Paediatric orthopaedic experience
- Experience of teaching/presenting
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance
Knowledge
Essential
- General paediatric orthopaedics principles- knowledge of basic texts/conditions.
- Awareness of own limitations, consulting senior colleagues appropriately
Other Requirements
Essential
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
- Accountability - Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good teamworking
- Openness - Shares information and good practice appropriately
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical qualifications. MBBS or equivalent
- ILETS if you require sponsorship via the Royal Colleges of Surgeons of Edinburgh, please see page 6 of job description)
- FRCS (Orth) or equivalent
- Appropriate GMC to be obtained by the designated start date
Skills
Essential
- Competence in all aspects of general orthopaedic management.
- Involvement in an Audit Project
- Medical management - able to supervise junior medical staff
Experience
Essential
- Post FRCS Orth (or equivalent) - with at least 6 months previous Paediatric orthopaedic experience
- Experience of teaching/presenting
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance
Knowledge
Essential
- General paediatric orthopaedics principles- knowledge of basic texts/conditions.
- Awareness of own limitations, consulting senior colleagues appropriately
Other Requirements
Essential
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
- Accountability - Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good teamworking
- Openness - Shares information and good practice appropriately
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).
