Job summary
The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust is the largest orthopaedic hospital in the UK and is regarded as a leader in the field of orthopaedics. The RNOH is home to the regional sarcoma service, a regional spinal cord injury service, a rheumatology and metabolic bone disease unit and a range of specialist rehabilitation. This broad range of musculoskeletal and rehabilitation services is unique within the same trust in the NHS.
The role is based within the Prosthetic Rehabilitation Unit, Stanmore. The post is 1.0 WTE to cover Monday through to Friday and supported by one other medical consultant and a non-medical AHP consultant. The service is delivered by an extremely experienced multidisciplinary team including specialist therapists, prosthetists, technicians, clinical psychologist, counselor, clinic assistant and a supporting administrative / secretarial team.
The PRU cares for a diverse population of approximately 1600 patients with acquired amputation/s and congenital limb absence/difference affecting both upper and lower extremity. There is a large cohort of paediatric patients including those who have undergone amputation at RNOH due to sarcoma. The Trust is proud to have 'Veteran Aware' status and is in the process of applying for Gold VA Accreditation. The PRU has 'Enhanced' status in relation to veteran amputee care. A strong reputation nationally attracts referrals from across the country including second opinions and pre-amputation consultations.
Main duties of the job
The PRU cares for a diverse population of approximately 1600 patients with acquired amputation/s and congenital limb absence/difference affecting both upper and lower extremity. There is a large cohort of paediatric patients including those who have undergone amputation at RNOH due to sarcoma. The Trust is proud to have 'Veteran Aware' status and is in the process of applying for Gold VA Accreditation. The PRU has 'Enhanced' status in relation to veteran amputee care. A strong reputation nationally attracts referrals from across the country including second opinions and pre-amputation consultations.
The PRU is committed to training London based Rehabilitation Medicine Specialists in addition to supporting and running the annual Advanced Amputee Rehabilitation Course under the umbrella of the British Society of Rehabilitation Medicine. PRU medical consultants have always been instrumental in organising and running this course in addition to taking an active role in the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics to promote the development of the speciality. Many specialist trainees from outside the London training program and also from other specialities have chosen to spend part of their training at the PRU to benefit from the unique skills mix and high quality one to one teaching on rare or complex topics rarely seen at standard centres.
About us
The PRU service has 1 other consultant (8PA) and 1 non medical AHP consultant along with physios, occupational therapists, psychologist, prosthetists and technicians. The manufacturing is provided by a 3rd part company based on site at Stanmore. The post holder will be part of this team but also will have an opportunity to lead this team as the service looks to stay on top of latest advances in rehabilitation.
This role is very much one with MDT working. Close links with therapy teams, pre-admission, complex case team and discharge teams are already established and highly valued.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will:
- Provide out-patient prosthetic and rehabilitation care to patients referred to the Prosthetic Rehabilitation Unit (PRU), alongside the present consultants in rehabilitation medicine.
- Work with the multidisciplinary team to deliver a comprehensive rehabilitation and reintegration package. The appointee will be an excellent communicator and team player.
- Demonstrate a keen interest in the field of amputee and prosthetic rehabilitation and ability to manage the unique case mix at a leading tertiary referral centre
- Demonstrate strong team leadership skills to support and motivate future developments of amputee services both locally and nationally
- Be responsible for on-going reviews of patients under the unit to provide continuing medical support and promote health and social reintegration.
Develop interdependencies with specialists and departments across the Trust to further enhance service quality through a holistic interdisciplinary approach.
- Regular liaison must be maintained with General Practitioners, referring surgeons and other professional groups who refer patients to the Rehabilitation services. The post holder will participate in combined clinics with related specialities as required.
- Take a leading role in teaching & contribute to research projects within the centre and the trust.
- Actively participate in the centre & hospital clinical audit.
- Participate in a range of CPD activities appropriate for a Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine practising within a PRU setting.
- Undertake annual appraisal and 5-yearly revalidation as per GMC requirements.
- Contribute to the policies and the administrative development of the unit and the hospital as a whole.
- Lead service development and research strategy within the PRU and wider rehabilitation medicine.
- Support and contribute towards development of the private prosthetic and amputee rehabilitation service in line with the RNOH Trust strategy.
- Work closely with our P&O sub-contractor to ensure clinically/evidence based decisions are made in the best interests of our patients to ensure best value and use of a wide range of products; and actively engage with service developments.
- Ensure Veteran care is accessible & delivered in accordance to the Veteran covenant and adheres to the most up-to-date best practise and advanced new technology being used.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will:
- Provide out-patient prosthetic and rehabilitation care to patients referred to the Prosthetic Rehabilitation Unit (PRU), alongside the present consultants in rehabilitation medicine.
- Work with the multidisciplinary team to deliver a comprehensive rehabilitation and reintegration package. The appointee will be an excellent communicator and team player.
- Demonstrate a keen interest in the field of amputee and prosthetic rehabilitation and ability to manage the unique case mix at a leading tertiary referral centre
- Demonstrate strong team leadership skills to support and motivate future developments of amputee services both locally and nationally
- Be responsible for on-going reviews of patients under the unit to provide continuing medical support and promote health and social reintegration.
Develop interdependencies with specialists and departments across the Trust to further enhance service quality through a holistic interdisciplinary approach.
- Regular liaison must be maintained with General Practitioners, referring surgeons and other professional groups who refer patients to the Rehabilitation services. The post holder will participate in combined clinics with related specialities as required.
- Take a leading role in teaching & contribute to research projects within the centre and the trust.
- Actively participate in the centre & hospital clinical audit.
- Participate in a range of CPD activities appropriate for a Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine practising within a PRU setting.
- Undertake annual appraisal and 5-yearly revalidation as per GMC requirements.
- Contribute to the policies and the administrative development of the unit and the hospital as a whole.
- Lead service development and research strategy within the PRU and wider rehabilitation medicine.
- Support and contribute towards development of the private prosthetic and amputee rehabilitation service in line with the RNOH Trust strategy.
- Work closely with our P&O sub-contractor to ensure clinically/evidence based decisions are made in the best interests of our patients to ensure best value and use of a wide range of products; and actively engage with service developments.
- Ensure Veteran care is accessible & delivered in accordance to the Veteran covenant and adheres to the most up-to-date best practise and advanced new technology being used.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Understands and committed to Trust values: ? Patients first always ? Excellence in all we do ? Trust, honesty and respect for each other ? Equality for all
Education, qualification and training
Essential
- Basic medical qualifications - MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP, FRCS, MRCGP, MRCPsych or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
- Entry on the GMC specialist register with CCT or equivalent (proposed CCT/CESR date must be within 6 months of interview)
- Management experience - e.g. rota/leave coordinator
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Evidence of undertaking research activities
- Higher degree e.g. MD, PhD
Quality improvement (QI)
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of Quality Improvement (QI) methodology / audit / service improvement work
Skills
Essential
- Competent in all aspects of skills appropriate to the role.
- Experience in the management of amputees and congenital limb deficiencies
- Experience in managing upper limb amputees and patients with limb deficiencies
- Experience in the working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Computer literacy/IT skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to effectively supervise junior medical staff
- Track record of establishing and maintaining good working relationships with patients, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues.
- Understanding of wellbeing
Desirable
- Experience in effectively delivering training / teaching nursing and medical staff
- Experience in conflict management and able to motivate colleagues (medical and non-medical)
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of the amputee and prosthetic rehabilitation. This is expressed by choosing to spend more than the minimum 3 months training in amputee rehabilitation as per the national training curriculum
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance
- Evidence of understanding the importance of GMC good medical practice and appraisal and revalidation.
Desirable
- More than 12 months experience in amputee rehabilitation
- Knowledge of the relevant NHS England policies including the MPK policy and the national service specifications
- Consultant role in ensuring patient safety.
Other requirements
Essential
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection Accountability - Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
- Openness - Shares information and good practice appropriately
- Mutual respect - Treats others with courtesy and respect at all times
- Commitment to own continued professional development and that of others
- Highly organised, self -motivated, track record of achieve
- Demonstrable commitment to anti-discriminatory and inclusive behaviours and practices
- Understanding and involvement in service developmentment
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Understands and committed to Trust values: ? Patients first always ? Excellence in all we do ? Trust, honesty and respect for each other ? Equality for all
Education, qualification and training
Essential
- Basic medical qualifications - MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP, FRCS, MRCGP, MRCPsych or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
- Entry on the GMC specialist register with CCT or equivalent (proposed CCT/CESR date must be within 6 months of interview)
- Management experience - e.g. rota/leave coordinator
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Evidence of undertaking research activities
- Higher degree e.g. MD, PhD
Quality improvement (QI)
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of Quality Improvement (QI) methodology / audit / service improvement work
Skills
Essential
- Competent in all aspects of skills appropriate to the role.
- Experience in the management of amputees and congenital limb deficiencies
- Experience in managing upper limb amputees and patients with limb deficiencies
- Experience in the working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Computer literacy/IT skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to effectively supervise junior medical staff
- Track record of establishing and maintaining good working relationships with patients, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues.
- Understanding of wellbeing
Desirable
- Experience in effectively delivering training / teaching nursing and medical staff
- Experience in conflict management and able to motivate colleagues (medical and non-medical)
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of the amputee and prosthetic rehabilitation. This is expressed by choosing to spend more than the minimum 3 months training in amputee rehabilitation as per the national training curriculum
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance
- Evidence of understanding the importance of GMC good medical practice and appraisal and revalidation.
Desirable
- More than 12 months experience in amputee rehabilitation
- Knowledge of the relevant NHS England policies including the MPK policy and the national service specifications
- Consultant role in ensuring patient safety.
Other requirements
Essential
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection Accountability - Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
- Openness - Shares information and good practice appropriately
- Mutual respect - Treats others with courtesy and respect at all times
- Commitment to own continued professional development and that of others
- Highly organised, self -motivated, track record of achieve
- Demonstrable commitment to anti-discriminatory and inclusive behaviours and practices
- Understanding and involvement in service developmentment
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).
