Job summary
Department of Trauma & Orthopaedics (Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust)
We have two exciting opportunities available to join the complement of Consultants based within the Trauma & Orthopaedic Service at Kingston NHS Foundation Trust.
- Locum Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon - Soft tissue and knee arthroplasty.
- Locum Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon - Shoulder, Elbow & Hand
These posts are both full time and have been created to support our elective recovery programme.
As fixed term positions, we are seeking candidates who are prepared to work flexibly and will increase the skill mix within the service. Candidates must be able to demonstrate specialist knowledge and experience of treating sub specialty conditions both electively and trauma, as well as demonstrating broad experience in general trauma.
Main duties of the job
Locum Knee position - The successful applicant will be fellowship trained in soft tissue knee surgery and have skills ranging from meniscal preservation, multi-ligament reconstruction and osteotomy. Arthroplasty experience including partial knee arthroplasty and revision knee arthroplasty are desirable. The unit takes part in multi centered randomized controlled trials and further research is encouraged. Regular soft tissue knee and revision knee MDTs take place and engagement is required.
Locum Upper limb position - The successful applicant will be fellowship trained in upper limb elective and trauma surgery. Experience of shoulder and elbow arthroplasty for trauma is desirable. Experience and expertise in management of complex upper limb trauma is essential. The successful applicant will have had experience in their fellowship and postgraduatetraining in the management of shoulder, elbow and hand pathologies. The successful candidate will integrate into the upper limb department with regular MDTs.
About us
The successful applicants will form part of the fixed 1:10 on call consultant rota and deliver outpatient services onsite with and outreach locations. Elective operating will be delivered both at the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC), and on site at Kingston Hospital to support our increasing shoulder and knee emergency demand.
The orthopaedic consultant team value strong team work and the successful applicants will be joining a team of 13 orthopaedic consultants. There is a very well-established multi-disciplinary team, both in outpatients and on Cambridge Ward. The post holder will be expected to work pro-actively in the efficient day to day running of this busy unit and to contribute to the ongoing development of the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates must have FRCS or equivalent. All applicants should be fully registered with GMC, hold a licensed to practice, be fellowship trained post CCT.
Interviews will take place in January 2025 and we aim to commence this appointment in March 2025.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates must have FRCS or equivalent. All applicants should be fully registered with GMC, hold a licensed to practice, be fellowship trained post CCT.
Interviews will take place in January 2025 and we aim to commence this appointment in March 2025.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- FRCS or evidence of equivalent training and experience.
- CCT or DATE within 6 months or eligible for entry on GMC's Specialist Register.
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Motivated to ensure the achievements of defined targets.
- Organisation of education and training of junior doctors and/or undergraduates.
- Excellent Clinical Skills.
- Proven abilities in Day Surgery
- Skills in Soft Tissue Knee and Knee Arthroplasty Surgery.
- Fellowship trained.
Desirable
- Have completed a 'Teach the Trainers' course.
- Management Training
- Management, Leadership and Initiative skills.
- Osteotomy Experience.
Specific Additional Skills
Essential
- Experience of clinical supervision.
Desirable
- Educational supervisor's course and/or accreditation
Management Skills
Essential
- Evidence of effective leadership e.g. quality improvement projects, service improvement.
Desirable
- Attended management training course.
- Knowledge of finance / budgets
Experience in Training, Audit and Research
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment, enthusiasm, and ability to teach and train
- Effective teaching and presentation skills
- Experience of clinical audit.
- Relevant research articles in peer-reviewed journals.
Desirable
- Formal teaching certificate or qualification.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Commitment to providing compassionate patient care and excellent patient experience.
- Approachable.
- Effective leadership within multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Relational ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of individuals from many agencies.
- Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance.
- Innovative, positive attitude
- Enthusiasm.
- Good record of attendance.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- FRCS or evidence of equivalent training and experience.
- CCT or DATE within 6 months or eligible for entry on GMC's Specialist Register.
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Motivated to ensure the achievements of defined targets.
- Organisation of education and training of junior doctors and/or undergraduates.
- Excellent Clinical Skills.
- Proven abilities in Day Surgery
- Skills in Soft Tissue Knee and Knee Arthroplasty Surgery.
- Fellowship trained.
Desirable
- Have completed a 'Teach the Trainers' course.
- Management Training
- Management, Leadership and Initiative skills.
- Osteotomy Experience.
Specific Additional Skills
Essential
- Experience of clinical supervision.
Desirable
- Educational supervisor's course and/or accreditation
Management Skills
Essential
- Evidence of effective leadership e.g. quality improvement projects, service improvement.
Desirable
- Attended management training course.
- Knowledge of finance / budgets
Experience in Training, Audit and Research
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment, enthusiasm, and ability to teach and train
- Effective teaching and presentation skills
- Experience of clinical audit.
- Relevant research articles in peer-reviewed journals.
Desirable
- Formal teaching certificate or qualification.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Commitment to providing compassionate patient care and excellent patient experience.
- Approachable.
- Effective leadership within multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Relational ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of individuals from many agencies.
- Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance.
- Innovative, positive attitude
- Enthusiasm.
- Good record of attendance.
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).
