Job summary
The RNOH currently has 2 Trust grade posts available in sarcoma available. 1. 1 post available for 12 months (start date approx. April 2024) 2. 1 post available for 12 months from May 2024Applicants should have completed core surgical training and have experience in elective orthopaedics, and ideally an interest in sarcoma surgery. The positions will provide exposure to all aspects of the management of patients requiring primary and revision sarcoma joint and soft tissue surgery. The applicant will be expected to deliver high quality care, as well as participate in the research and audit activities of the unit.
Main duties of the job
There will be exposure to all aspects of the management of patients with bone and soft tissue tumours, primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty and complex limb reconstruction. The successful candidate will work closely with all members of the bone tumour and joint reconstruction units and be expected to deliver high quality care. They will be expected to contribute to the research activities of the unit. It is anticipated that the post holder will be post MRCS and core surgical training or equivalent. The post holder will be expected to participate in the on call rota. The delivery of high quality patient care is essential and contribution towards the units research and audit activity is actively encouraged. You will be required to attend fixed outpatient clinics and operating lists. There will be opportunities to sit in clinic with the consultants as a learning experience as well as see patients independently.
About us
SARCOMA AND CANCER SERVICES Historically, the use of chemotherapy in the treatment of sarcomas was thought to have no significance and amputation was the standard treatment for tumour ablation. The first limb salvage surgery involving endoprosthetic replacement for a primary Bone Tumour Unit was undertaken in 1948 and introduction of multi-agent chemotherapy drug regimes demonstrated significantly improved survival rates. The London Sarcoma Service (www.londonsarcoma.org) has an international reputation for excellence in sarcoma care. It sees 3,500 new patients per year and has weekly multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings attended by oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, surgeons, nurse specialists and admin staff. The Bone and Soft Tissue Tumour Unit at The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital provides diagnostic and surgical treatment for extremity sarcomas. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy is administered at University College London Hospitals. The two units have a very close working relationship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
SARCOMA AND CANCER SERVICES Historically, the use of chemotherapy in the treatment of sarcomas was thought to have no significance and amputation was the standard treatment for tumour ablation. The first limb salvage surgery involving endoprosthetic replacement for a primary Bone Tumour Unit was undertaken in 1948 and introduction of multi-agent chemotherapy drug regimes demonstrated significantly improved survival rates. The London Sarcoma Service (www.londonsarcoma.org) has an international reputation for excellence in sarcoma care. It sees 3,500 new patients per year and has weekly multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings attended by oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, surgeons, nurse specialists and admin staff. The Bone and Soft Tissue Tumour Unit at The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital provides diagnostic and surgical treatment for extremity sarcomas. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy is administered at University College London Hospitals. The two units have a very close working relationship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
SARCOMA AND CANCER SERVICES Historically, the use of chemotherapy in the treatment of sarcomas was thought to have no significance and amputation was the standard treatment for tumour ablation. The first limb salvage surgery involving endoprosthetic replacement for a primary Bone Tumour Unit was undertaken in 1948 and introduction of multi-agent chemotherapy drug regimes demonstrated significantly improved survival rates. The London Sarcoma Service (www.londonsarcoma.org) has an international reputation for excellence in sarcoma care. It sees 3,500 new patients per year and has weekly multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings attended by oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, surgeons, nurse specialists and admin staff. The Bone and Soft Tissue Tumour Unit at The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital provides diagnostic and surgical treatment for extremity sarcomas. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy is administered at University College London Hospitals. The two units have a very close working relationship.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- At least 6 months of elective orthopaedic experience
- Completion of core surgical training or equivalent
Desirable
- Interest in joint reconstructive surgery
- Clinical audit and research experience
- Teaching and supporting junior staff
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Strong self motivation and organisational skills
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills
- A good level of computer literacy
Desirable
- Able to work effectively within a team environment and on own initiative
Other requirements
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- At least 6 months of elective orthopaedic experience
- Completion of core surgical training or equivalent
Desirable
- Interest in joint reconstructive surgery
- Clinical audit and research experience
- Teaching and supporting junior staff
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Strong self motivation and organisational skills
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills
- A good level of computer literacy
Desirable
- Able to work effectively within a team environment and on own initiative
Other requirements
Essential
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).
