Job summary
Applications are invited for a Consultant Foot and Ankle Surgeon to join a friendly, supportive, and dynamic Trauma and Orthopaedic department at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful candidate will be based at Leighton Hospital, on the outskirts of Crewe. This location benefits from a great position, surrounded by green fields and close to many charming small towns and villages. The Peak District and North Wales are within easy reach, and there are also good transport connections to Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, and London.
The Trust retained its 'Good' rating by the CQC in April 2020, has a good reputation for research and benefits from some of the very latest clinical facilities.
The Orthopaedic Unit comprises of an 18 bedded elective ward and a 45 bedded trauma ward.
The Trust has undergone a major rebuild of its operating theatres and critical care unit. There are 12 theatres (5 ultraclean) and 16 critical care beds.
There is a purpose-built suite for orthopaedic out-patients, which is exclusively used by the Orthopaedic Department for orthopaedic and fracture clinics. This suite includes a fully equipped plaster room and is adjacent to the Emergency Department, allowing excellent liaison between the two departments.
Main duties of the job
This is a full-time replacement post and is based at Leighton Hospital. The applicant will be encouraged and supported to develop the foot and ankle surgery service at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) and will also be expected to provide support for the trauma service.
The successful candidate will be based at Leighton Hospital in the Orthopaedic Department, Surgery and Cancer Division. In addition, he / she may be required to undertake outpatient clinics at VIN.
The post is offered on a full time, or job share basis, the job plan being intended for a full time appointment with an opportunity to modify this if the post is offered on any other basis.
The successful applicant must have full registration with the GMC and continue to hold a Licence to Practise. The applicant must also be on the Specialist Register or be within six months of obtaining their Certificate of Completion of Training.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.
We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.
The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is offered at 10 PA but under the terms of the 2003 Consultant Contract, candidates who wish to conduct private practice would be required to offer an additional programmed activity.
8.0 PAs on average per week, including 1 PA for on-call. Each Theatre session and Trauma list is remunerated at 1.25 PAs.
2.0 PAs on average per week (1 SPA for private CPD, Audit, Appraisal and Research and a further SPA for Training, Educational Commitments and Service Developments).
The on call commitment for this post will be 1:12 weekends and 1 weekday every 3 weeks.
Include workload figures inpatient and outpatient workload (new and follow up) of the department they are joining and the expectations of the personal workload expected.
If acute on-take duties are part of the job description, there must be specific commitment to post-take ward rounds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is offered at 10 PA but under the terms of the 2003 Consultant Contract, candidates who wish to conduct private practice would be required to offer an additional programmed activity.
8.0 PAs on average per week, including 1 PA for on-call. Each Theatre session and Trauma list is remunerated at 1.25 PAs.
2.0 PAs on average per week (1 SPA for private CPD, Audit, Appraisal and Research and a further SPA for Training, Educational Commitments and Service Developments).
The on call commitment for this post will be 1:12 weekends and 1 weekday every 3 weeks.
Include workload figures inpatient and outpatient workload (new and follow up) of the department they are joining and the expectations of the personal workload expected.
If acute on-take duties are part of the job description, there must be specific commitment to post-take ward rounds.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- An appropriate higher qualifications in Trauma and Orthopaedics
- ATLS
Desirable
- Further postgraduate degree
Experience
Essential
- Specialist Registrar Training in Orthopaedic Surgery
- Foot and ankle Surgery training with Fellowship
- An understanding of departmental management
Desirable
Ability
Essential
- Proven ability in Trauma and Orthopaedic surgery
- Evidence of ability to lead a team effectively
Desirable
- Evidence of personal outcome data related to specialist interest in foot and ankle surgery
Teaching and Education
Essential
- Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Clinic Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC
Desirable
- Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Clinic Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- An appropriate higher qualifications in Trauma and Orthopaedics
- ATLS
Desirable
- Further postgraduate degree
Experience
Essential
- Specialist Registrar Training in Orthopaedic Surgery
- Foot and ankle Surgery training with Fellowship
- An understanding of departmental management
Desirable
Ability
Essential
- Proven ability in Trauma and Orthopaedic surgery
- Evidence of ability to lead a team effectively
Desirable
- Evidence of personal outcome data related to specialist interest in foot and ankle surgery
Teaching and Education
Essential
- Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Clinic Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC
Desirable
- Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Clinic Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC
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).
