Consultant Hand & Wrist Surgeon in Trauma and Orthopaedics

Job responsibilities

The job plan on appointment will consist of a split of 8:2 DCC/SPA on a flexible timetable. The SPA component is made up of core activities (appraisal, revalidation, CME, routine departmental meetings etc.) and non-core activities with prior agreement. Non-core activities are discussed and agreed within the Trust (via an agreed tariff and, on occasion, through a personal agreement). Non-core SPA may reflect activities such as educational supervision, research, leadership and quality improvement. Following appointment, non-core SPA may be used to participate in our consultant development programme, or in acquiring or consolidating specific skills and expertise. Non-core SPA is only available if specific activities and objectives are mutually agreed in job planning.

Through its inclusive and comprehensive job planning process, the Trust commits to providing equitable working conditions to medical colleagues across specialties and their sub-specialties. Delivery of job plans, whilst owned by consultants and their Clinical Service Unit Leads, is overseen by the Divisional Director and subject to peer challenge at divisional level, thus enabling a further layer objectivity to our commitment in this regard.

Review of Job Plan

The job plan is subject to review once a year and is signed off between the post holder, the CSU Lead and an Executive Director of the Trust. Participation in annual appraisals is a contractual requirement. The Trust has procedures for resolving disagreements concerning job plan, either following appointment or at annual review.

Teaching

There are a number of specific roles within the hospital relating to our joint endeavours with the University of Buckingham Medical School. These roles involve teaching and the wider management of the undergraduate training programme. These activities are recognised explicitly in job plans. Day-to-day teaching on the wards and in clinic is accounted for within direct clinical care (DCC) time.

Facilities for appointee

The appointee will have access to an office, and secretarial support will be available. Consultant offices are equipped with a Personal Computer with suitable peripherals and connectivity. The library has access to current books and journals.

Annual appraisal

All doctors must have an annual appraisal and review of the job plan part of which will include completion of Mandatory Training. Trust appraisers are appointed by the Medical Director for appraisal and revalidation. Key issues arising from the appraisal process are relayed to the CSU Lead and Medical Director.

Continuous Personal DevelopmentThe Trust is fully committed to CPD. There are internal meetings (with certificates issued) plus a study leave allowance of 30 days over 3 years with funding available. As part of the job plan there is a core SPA (1PA) for supporting professional activities and CPD.

Personal development and training

The Trust actively encourages development within the workforce and employees are required to comply with trust mandatory training. The Trust aims to support high quality training to NHS staff through various services. The Trust is committed to offering learning and development opportunities to all full-time & part-time employees.

General Responsibilities

All Medical and Dental Staff employed by the Trust are expected to comply with hospital health and safety policies, clinical governance and other risk management policies. The Chief Executive of the Trust or the CSU Lead / Divisional Director may from time to time delegate managerial responsibilities by agreement with the post holder.

Trust Management Structure

Full details of the Trusts current management structure can be viewed online. In summary, there are four clinical divisions each made up of constituent clinical service delivery units (CSUs). Each Division and CSU is led by a triumvirate of Divisional or Clinical Director (typically a doctor), general manager and lead nurse (or allied health professional). Medical staff are encouraged to take an active role in leadership and management, developing our clinical pathways over time and offering both high quality and value for money.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for more information.

Qualifications/Registrations

Essential

• Medical Degree
• FRCS (Tr+Orth) or equivalent
• Full GMC registration and licence
• Specialist Register of the GMC
• Completion certificate of training or equivalent, (or expected to achieve within 6 months at time of application)

Desirable

• Diploma in Hand Surgery

Experience/Training

Essential

• Prior orthopaedic hand and wrist surgery fellowship (Post CCT or TIG)
• Significant post-graduate experience, including Specialist registrar training in approved posts or equivalent
• Breadth of orthopaedic trauma surgery including trauma lists, trauma clinics and trauma on call

Desirable

• Additional fellowship with focus on trauma/upper limb trauma
• Experience of delivering hand surgery under local anaesthesia (WALANT

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and application of up to date evidence based practice
• Appropriate level of clinical knowledge

Clinical Skills

Essential

• Extensive operative experience in hand and wrist surgery, and upper limb trauma (clavicle to fingertip)
• In-patient and Out-patient Care
• Experience in the multi-disciplinary management of patients.
• Understanding of clinical risk management

Communication Skills

Essential

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.
• Evidence of teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Ability to work constructively in a team environment

Desirable

• Ability to be able to appraise both juniors and other staff

Leadership Skills

Essential

• To motivate and develop both medical staff and non-medical staff.

Desirable

• Interest in medical management
• Experience of new service delivery/change management

Other Requirements

Essential

• Ability to work independently as well as part of the T&O directorate.
• To balance individual requirements against those of the division and the Trust as a whole.
• Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients
• To accept leadership and management roles within the directorate as requested by the Clinical Director.
• IT skills

Desirable

• Evidence of interest in clinical research

Personality

Essential

• Enthusiastic and ability to inspire enthusiasm
• Innovate
• Team player

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).