Job summary
Enthusiastic and highly motivated clinicians are invited to submit an application for the above position working at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust. This is a substantive appointment due to expansion of the department. We are looking for someone dynamic & well managed, has a major interest in acute care, and the enthusiasm to support the overall development of the orthopaedic department. The postholder we require will share our passion for excellence and want to join our team.
Our department is large enough to get interesting cases, but small enough to care, coach and develop. There have been many quality enhancing service improvements in the past three years, and we pride ourselves on our consultant delivered acute trauma management and elective orthopaedics. We have received an 'exemplar' report on standards and delivery on the GIRFT report of 2014.
The appointee will be expected to take part in a one in twelve on-call rota. The post holder must hold the CCT in Trauma and Orthopaedics or be within 6 months of attaining it. They must be in the process of or have completed an advanced training fellowship in foot and ankle surgery and be keen to develop the sub-speciality and compliment the orthopaedic service further within the organisation.
Main duties of the job
This is a permanent substantive post due to expansion of the department. The successful candidate will join eleven other consultants on a 1 in 12 on-call rota. This is a full time post with a 10 PA job plan.
The duties outlined below are not definitive but cover the main duties of the post and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service.
Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care.
Contributing to post-graduate and continuing medical and multi professional education activity including teaching as necessary.
Conducting appropriate duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
Multidisciplinary teamwork and will involve Multi Disciplinary Team (MDT) discussion with other colleagues.
Development of special interests that fit in with the Directorate needs and the strategic direction of the Trust.
Undertaking ward rounds as appropriate. Providing evidence-based care for patients in a multidisciplinary setting.
Maintain and support the continued development of the provision of elective and emergency orthopaedic surgery working as a key member of the orthopaedic team.
Provide a comprehensive service to manage elective soft tissue knee and primary knee arthroplasty.
About us
The Trauma and Orthopaedic unit is based within 2 wards.
Ward 18, a 16 bed ward is newly refurbished and a fully ring-fenced elective unit with private patient bed facilities. There is an on-ward physiotherapy unit and pre-op education centre for arthroplasty. Enhanced recovery protocols are well established within the unit. All elective patients are admitted on day of surgery to a separate admission ward where they remain post-operatively if Day cases, or transfer direct to the ring-fenced Ward 18 post-operatively if inpatient. Beds available as required on the paediatric ward.
Ward 9, a 29 bed facility is our dedicated Trauma ward. Recently refurbished as part of the Trust strategy in supporting patients with dementia.
Elective out patient clinics are undertaken at Airedale General Hospital, Ilkley Coronation Hospital and Skipton General Hospital. All fracture clinics are at Airedale General Hospital. Further work is ongoing to widen the provision of outpatient clinics in to the Bingley and Colne areas.
There is an integrated suite of nine operating theatres which opened in May 1996, including 2 clean air theatres and a new clean air barn theatre containing 2 clean air theatres which opened in 2022.
A new intensive therapy unit opened in 2022 and has a flexible bed base which is staffed for four ITU and four HDU beds
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details on this position please the attached Job Description and Person Specification information .
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details on this position please the attached Job Description and Person Specification information .
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration Basic Medical Qualification Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via oCESR or oEuropean Community Rights FRCS(T&O) or equivalent CCT in Trauma and Orthopaedics OR CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) ATLS Provider
Desirable
- Post Graduate Degree e.g. MD, PhD, MSc ATLS Instructor
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery Sub-speciality experience including a recognised minimum fellowship in Soft Tissue Knee Surgery Demonstrate good clinical goverance Demonstrate and model the leadership qualities to build and develop multidisciplinary teams and the responsibilities of a consultant Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government's agenda for its modernisation. Thorough understanding of the NHS Constitution and its implications
Desirable
- Management qualification Recent BASK recognised post FRCS Soft Tissue Knee fellowship Higher surgical training in Orthopaedic and Trauma surgery NOTSS Training Interest in research and critical appraisal
Training
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of teaching juniors and other health care professionals.
Academic Achievements /Research
Essential
- Ability to perform critical literature appraisal
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of research methods including study design, data evaluation, statistics and publication preparation Publications in peer reviewed journals
Clinical Governance / Audit
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of participation in regular clinical audit and the ability to effect change
Personal Skills
Essential
- Well-organised; skilled in good time management. Effective interpersonal skills. Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team Medically fit to fulfil all aspects of the post, and to be able to respond quickly to emergencies, as necessary Residing or prepared to reside within reasonable access to the hospital (30 minutes travel) Driving Licence
Desirable
- Evidence of recent 360 degree appraisal
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration Basic Medical Qualification Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via oCESR or oEuropean Community Rights FRCS(T&O) or equivalent CCT in Trauma and Orthopaedics OR CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) ATLS Provider
Desirable
- Post Graduate Degree e.g. MD, PhD, MSc ATLS Instructor
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery Sub-speciality experience including a recognised minimum fellowship in Soft Tissue Knee Surgery Demonstrate good clinical goverance Demonstrate and model the leadership qualities to build and develop multidisciplinary teams and the responsibilities of a consultant Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government's agenda for its modernisation. Thorough understanding of the NHS Constitution and its implications
Desirable
- Management qualification Recent BASK recognised post FRCS Soft Tissue Knee fellowship Higher surgical training in Orthopaedic and Trauma surgery NOTSS Training Interest in research and critical appraisal
Training
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of teaching juniors and other health care professionals.
Academic Achievements /Research
Essential
- Ability to perform critical literature appraisal
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of research methods including study design, data evaluation, statistics and publication preparation Publications in peer reviewed journals
Clinical Governance / Audit
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of participation in regular clinical audit and the ability to effect change
Personal Skills
Essential
- Well-organised; skilled in good time management. Effective interpersonal skills. Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team Medically fit to fulfil all aspects of the post, and to be able to respond quickly to emergencies, as necessary Residing or prepared to reside within reasonable access to the hospital (30 minutes travel) Driving Licence
Desirable
- Evidence of recent 360 degree appraisal
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).
