Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and hardworking surgeon to join the Specialist Hip & Knee Unit. The successful candidate will have a particular focus on knee surgery, including soft tissue knee surgery, patellofemoral instability, knee preservation surgery and knee arthroplasty. Other areas of interest that can be tailored to suit the candidate. Demonstrable fellowship training in the above aspects of knee surgery is essential.
A curriculum vitae will be required with the application.
Main duties of the job
This is a full-time post (10 PAs), with on call commitments. The post-holder will agree a detailed job plan including personal and professional objectives with the Clinical Director once in post, but the job plan will involve elective theatre, outpatient sessions and multidisciplinary team meetings. The appointee will be given full support in the form of joint Consultant operating for complex cases, as well as with service development projects, quality improvement projects and appraisal. The successful candidate will be expected to fully contribute to the administrative, governance, teaching and research activities within the department.
About us
The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital was founded in 1907 with the amalgamation of London's three specialist orthopaedic hospitals into one single centre of excellence. We can therefore trace our history back to 1838 when the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital was founded. The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust was formed in 1991 as part of the first wave of NHS Trusts. We provide a comprehensive range of neuro-musculoskeletal health care, which is unique within the NHS. There are 240 in-patient beds on the main hospital site at Stanmore, meeting patients' needs of all ages. 20,000 out-patients per annum are seen at the Stanmore site and a further 20,000 patients per annum are seen at our Bolsover Street site in Central London.
The Specialist Hip & Knee Unit undertakes all aspects of hip and knee surgery. The Unit regularly receives nationwide referrals for complex problems, including complex primary and revision arthroplasty. It is a national leader on many aspects of hip and knee surgery with unparalleled experience in revision arthroplasty, massive endoprostheses, custom implants, cartilage regeneration, and has helped produce national guidelines on metal-on-metal hip replacements and prosthetic joint infection. There is a close attachment with the Institute of Orthopaedics, University College London.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description, which at the time of advert is pending Royal College of Surgeon approval.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description, which at the time of advert is pending Royal College of Surgeon approval.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via - oCT or CESR (CP) oProposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview oCESR or European Community Rights
- An appropriate higher orthopaedic surgery qualification.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST in relevant speciality.
- A minimum of 1 year dedicated knee surgery fellowship
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems within speciality
- Experience to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD.
- Knowledge of the principles of evidence based practice
- Experience of guideline appraisal
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to advise on the efficient and safe running of a specialist service
- Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities, surgical waiting lists and operating schedules
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via - oCT or CESR (CP) oProposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview oCESR or European Community Rights
- An appropriate higher orthopaedic surgery qualification.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST in relevant speciality.
- A minimum of 1 year dedicated knee surgery fellowship
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems within speciality
- Experience to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD.
- Knowledge of the principles of evidence based practice
- Experience of guideline appraisal
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to advise on the efficient and safe running of a specialist service
- Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities, surgical waiting lists and operating schedules
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
Address
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital
Brockley Hill, Stanmore, Middlesex
London
HA7 4LP
Employer's website
https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
