Job summary
The RNOH is looking to appoint a Locum Orthopaedic Consultant with specialist interest in adult Limb Reconstruction and Bone infection.
This is a full time Locum post for 12 months of 40 hrs week consisting of Outpatient clinical work, theatre, in-patients care, teaching and organising and planning of lists and regular timetable.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside three experienced Limb Reconstruction Consultants who are leaders in their field. The new Consultant is expected to have a varied range of clinical interests to compliment the skills of the existing consultant team in the limb reconstruction department, the development of which will be supported. This includes a specialist interest in Bone infection.
The Trust is the premier institution solely devoted to an Orthopaedic workload. The primary base is at Brockley Hill, Stanmore Middlesex (240 beds; outpatients/inpatient facilities) supported by Central London outpatient facilities, which opened in December 2009. There is no acute emergency facility but the Trust has a significant secondary complex spinal trauma referral base.
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 compliment the skills of the existing consultant team in the limb reconstruction department, the development of which will be supported. This includes a specialist interest in Bone infection.
A provisional job plan is included in the job description document. The proposed job plan is subject to change due to potnetial increased theatre availability with current expansion of the theatre complex. Some prospective leave cover of lists within the department will be expected.
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. A multidisciplinary approach is provided through regular meetings. 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.
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, Mr David Goodier, Mr Peter Calder, 0208 909 5890, email Jayne.norton2@nhs.net
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, Mr David Goodier, Mr Peter Calder, 0208 909 5890, email Jayne.norton2@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- FRCS (Tr & Orth) or equivalent
- Entry on Specialist register (or entry expected within 6 months)
- Fellowship level training, or at least 2 years experience at consultant level with dominant Limb reconstruction surgery interest
Desirable
- Higher Degree in surgical sciences
Training in Trauma/Elective Surgery Experience
Essential
- Subspecialty interest and training in Limb reconstruction
- Wide experience in orthopaedic surgery, including bone infection and neuromusculoskeletal injury
Desirable
- Experience of UK healthcare system
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in clinical and/or laboratory research
Desirable
- Evidence of working effectively within a multispecialist, interdisciplinary team environment and on own initiative
Audit & Clinical effectiveness
Essential
- Demonstration of an understanding of clinical audit
Research
Essential
- Experience of the process of clinical research, including demonstration of knowledge of clinical issues including demonstration of knowledge of ethical issues, study design and analysis of results of research
- Evidence of recent publications/research in Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery
Specific Skills: Managerial People Resources Communication
Essential
- Demonstration of an understanding of an 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
Desirable
- Evidence of attendance on managerial course(s) including financial management
- Demonstrated involvement in management and administration
- Evidence of being a good communicator
Personal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates professionalism in attitude and application
- Evidence of ability to lead and motivate a team
Circumstances
Essential
- Willing to reside within 60 minutes drive of the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital when on-call
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- FRCS (Tr & Orth) or equivalent
- Entry on Specialist register (or entry expected within 6 months)
- Fellowship level training, or at least 2 years experience at consultant level with dominant Limb reconstruction surgery interest
Desirable
- Higher Degree in surgical sciences
Training in Trauma/Elective Surgery Experience
Essential
- Subspecialty interest and training in Limb reconstruction
- Wide experience in orthopaedic surgery, including bone infection and neuromusculoskeletal injury
Desirable
- Experience of UK healthcare system
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in clinical and/or laboratory research
Desirable
- Evidence of working effectively within a multispecialist, interdisciplinary team environment and on own initiative
Audit & Clinical effectiveness
Essential
- Demonstration of an understanding of clinical audit
Research
Essential
- Experience of the process of clinical research, including demonstration of knowledge of clinical issues including demonstration of knowledge of ethical issues, study design and analysis of results of research
- Evidence of recent publications/research in Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery
Specific Skills: Managerial People Resources Communication
Essential
- Demonstration of an understanding of an 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
Desirable
- Evidence of attendance on managerial course(s) including financial management
- Demonstrated involvement in management and administration
- Evidence of being a good communicator
Personal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates professionalism in attitude and application
- Evidence of ability to lead and motivate a team
Circumstances
Essential
- Willing to reside within 60 minutes drive of the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital when on-call
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).
