Job summary
Applications are invited for a Consultant in Orthopaedic Surgery with a specialist interest in Foot and Ankle to join our busy Trauma and Orthopaedic department. This is an exciting opportunity to join our friendly, enthusiastic and innovative team of orthopaedic consultants. Our region serves the population of Buckinghamshire, across the Stoke Mandeville and Wycombe Hospital sites. Most of the scheduled operating care is provided at Wycombe Hospital, with elective clinical work across both sites.
This post will offer a great professional challenge, as we are looking to appoint a dedicated, visionary and enthusiastic individual to join committed, reputable teams to deliver high quality, compassionate care to trauma and orthopaedic patients at this exciting time. We pride ourselves on the high quality of our clinical care, leadership, quality improvement and innovation, pastoral development of a multi-professional team and - above all - on our team-working and cohesion.
Applicants should possess FRCS (Tr & Orth) or equivalent, be registered with the General Medical Council and be eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register. The successful applicant could start asap.
Planned AAC Interview date is Friday 20 September 2024
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will participate in a 1:12 trauma rota, and will join a team of 22 consultants. This is a Orthopaedic Consultant post attracting 10 PAs.
Elective surgery is carried out at Wycombe Hospital. There is a dedicated ward for elective orthopaedics in addition to a day surgery unit. The trauma service is based at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. The hospital has a designated Trauma Unit and provides acute surgical care to a population of 500,000. All trauma is centralised on the 'hot site' and this post will be working alongside a dedicated team of nurses, junior doctors, therapists and ortho-geriatricians to provide a first class, consultant led service. Two consultants manage the trauma service for a week rotating every 6 weeks, and this post will be working closely alongside a consultant colleague.
There is an excellent musculoskeletal radiology support with 24-hour CT scanning.
Applicants must ensure they provide names contact details of referees covering last three years of employment. Current/most recent employer is always required.
About us
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
It is essential that the successful candidate is able to demonstrate appropriate training & experience in Foot & Ankle surgery.
The successful candidate is expected to undertake trauma surgery and take part in the on-call rota, currently 1 in 12.
Job description
Job responsibilities
It is essential that the successful candidate is able to demonstrate appropriate training & experience in Foot & Ankle surgery.
The successful candidate is expected to undertake trauma surgery and take part in the on-call rota, currently 1 in 12.
Person Specification
Trust 'CARE' Values
Essential
- Collaborate - Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
- Aspire - Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
- Respect - Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
- Enable - Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MB, BS or equivalent GMC registerable qualifications. FRCS (Tr &Orth).
- CCT in Orthopeadic Surgery or equivalent or Registration on GMC Specialist Register in Orthopeadic Surgery; OR within six months of achieving CCT at the time of interview
- Specialist Fellowship in foot and ankle surgery
Experience
Essential
- General training in Orthopeadic Surgery to CCT level or equivalent
- Foot and ankle surgery- including management of diabetic foot and Charcot arthropathy.
- Training and experience in the management of paediatric and adult foot and ankle fractures
- Evidence of quality improvement, innovation and improving foot and ankle services within hospital.
Skills, Knowledge and Person Attributes
Essential
- Sufficient personal, leadership, organisational, communication, professional and skills to undertake effectively the role of consultant
- Evidence of peer reviewed research. Good personal and interpersonal skills. Good spoken and written English. Communication skills should be highly developed.
- Experience of teaching doctors-in- training and undergraduates
- Experience of clinical audit
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and a license to practice
- Ability to travel to and between sites
Person Specification
Trust 'CARE' Values
Essential
- Collaborate - Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
- Aspire - Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
- Respect - Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
- Enable - Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MB, BS or equivalent GMC registerable qualifications. FRCS (Tr &Orth).
- CCT in Orthopeadic Surgery or equivalent or Registration on GMC Specialist Register in Orthopeadic Surgery; OR within six months of achieving CCT at the time of interview
- Specialist Fellowship in foot and ankle surgery
Experience
Essential
- General training in Orthopeadic Surgery to CCT level or equivalent
- Foot and ankle surgery- including management of diabetic foot and Charcot arthropathy.
- Training and experience in the management of paediatric and adult foot and ankle fractures
- Evidence of quality improvement, innovation and improving foot and ankle services within hospital.
Skills, Knowledge and Person Attributes
Essential
- Sufficient personal, leadership, organisational, communication, professional and skills to undertake effectively the role of consultant
- Evidence of peer reviewed research. Good personal and interpersonal skills. Good spoken and written English. Communication skills should be highly developed.
- Experience of teaching doctors-in- training and undergraduates
- Experience of clinical audit
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and a license to practice
- Ability to travel to and between sites
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).
