Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a full time, substantive Consultant with an interest in Lower Limb surgery to work within the directorate of Trauma and Orthopaedics.
We welcome applications from eligible candidates across the full spectrum of experience, from those who are about to complete their specialist training to those who have established careers.
Subspeciality interest in hip & knee arthroplasty is required. Experience in hip and knee revision arthroplasty would be advantageous.
Main duties of the job
We expect this person to help deliver and network the Orthopaedic service within Lancashire. This includes:
- Undertaking elective and fracture outpatient clinics
- Elective and trauma operating sessions
- Ward round duties and associated administration
On call duties are currently 1:8 with a 2 tier cover on all days. The successful applicant will complement the team of established consultants and wider MDT within the directorate.
The post is subject to the Trust's terms and conditions of service. The post will have sessions at both Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital and Burnley General Teaching Hospital.
About us
Services are provided from our two main sites, the Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital and Burnley General Teaching Hospital. They are also provided from our community sites at Pendle Community Hospital, Accrington Health Centre, Clitheroe Community Hospital and Rossendale Health Centre.
The Emergency Department at Blackburn is the only ED for East Lancashire and is a Trauma Unit in the Lancashire Trauma Network working closely with the Trauma Centre at the Royal Preston Hospital. The ED is supported by Urgent Care Centres at Blackburn and Burnley and a Minor Injuries Unit at Accrington.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The department of Orthopaedics provides a general Orthopaedic and acute trauma service to the population of East Lancashire. The trauma service is consultant led with 2 all day trauma lists in the week and one all day at weekends. There are 2 consultants on call daily and the first on call admits the patients under their care. All the Consultants provide a general Orthopaedic service and in addition they have a sub-specialty interest. There are excellent links with teaching units within the North West region.
Operative facilities are provided in 8 laminar flow theatres across the Trust with 5 at Burnley General Teaching Hospital and 3 at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital. A comprehensive range of trauma and elective instrumentation is held and regularly updated. Outpatient clinics are based at Burnley General Teaching Hospital and Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital. Peripheral Orthopaedic clinics are held in Rossendale, Pendle, Clitheroe and Accrington.
The unit is supported by a full range of radiology and pathology services. There are MR facilities on both sites.
The post holder will have responsibility for the training and supervision of junior medical staff who work with them. They will devote time to this activity on a regular basis and may be named as a point of contact for educational supervision, appraisal and career advice. The post holder will also be responsible for supervising the education of medical students attached to the department.
The post holder will be expected to keep up to date with developments within the specialty by attending appropriate conferences and study courses. Study leave and expenses are processed by the Post Graduate team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The department of Orthopaedics provides a general Orthopaedic and acute trauma service to the population of East Lancashire. The trauma service is consultant led with 2 all day trauma lists in the week and one all day at weekends. There are 2 consultants on call daily and the first on call admits the patients under their care. All the Consultants provide a general Orthopaedic service and in addition they have a sub-specialty interest. There are excellent links with teaching units within the North West region.
Operative facilities are provided in 8 laminar flow theatres across the Trust with 5 at Burnley General Teaching Hospital and 3 at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital. A comprehensive range of trauma and elective instrumentation is held and regularly updated. Outpatient clinics are based at Burnley General Teaching Hospital and Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital. Peripheral Orthopaedic clinics are held in Rossendale, Pendle, Clitheroe and Accrington.
The unit is supported by a full range of radiology and pathology services. There are MR facilities on both sites.
The post holder will have responsibility for the training and supervision of junior medical staff who work with them. They will devote time to this activity on a regular basis and may be named as a point of contact for educational supervision, appraisal and career advice. The post holder will also be responsible for supervising the education of medical students attached to the department.
The post holder will be expected to keep up to date with developments within the specialty by attending appropriate conferences and study courses. Study leave and expenses are processed by the Post Graduate team.
Person Specification
ATTAINMENTS
Essential
- Full registration with GMC & a licence to practise
- Inclusion on the Specialist Register or due admission within 6 months
- FRCS (Tr+Orth) or equivalent accreditation
Desirable
- Evidence of recent publications/ research
- Higher degree
- Fellowship Trained or evidence to show acceptance on a fellowship due to commence
TRAINING
Essential
- Recognised higher professional training
- Sub-specialty interest in lower limb arthroplasty
- Training in general trauma surgery (Adult & Paediatric)
Desirable
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Specialist Registrar or equivalent grade experience in Orthopaedic surgery leading to CCT or equivalent
Desirable
- Demonstrated teaching to junior staff and non-medical staff
SKILLS
Essential
- Able to fully integrate within the Orthopaedic unit and develop own specialist interest that complements the existing skills/interests of the directorate
- Able to communicate with and motivate colleagues both medical and nonmedical
- Evidence of Good team worke
- Ability to lead a team
Desirable
- Evidence of attendance on managerial course
- Involvement in Management or Administration
- Previous evidence of leadership roles
- Proven track record in education at undergraduate and postgraduate level
- Evidence of Quality improvement projects
CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Willing to reside within 10 miles/30 minutes drive of the trauma centre (Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospita
- Access to private transport
- Must be able to attend work in specified period when on-call
Person Specification
ATTAINMENTS
Essential
- Full registration with GMC & a licence to practise
- Inclusion on the Specialist Register or due admission within 6 months
- FRCS (Tr+Orth) or equivalent accreditation
Desirable
- Evidence of recent publications/ research
- Higher degree
- Fellowship Trained or evidence to show acceptance on a fellowship due to commence
TRAINING
Essential
- Recognised higher professional training
- Sub-specialty interest in lower limb arthroplasty
- Training in general trauma surgery (Adult & Paediatric)
Desirable
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Specialist Registrar or equivalent grade experience in Orthopaedic surgery leading to CCT or equivalent
Desirable
- Demonstrated teaching to junior staff and non-medical staff
SKILLS
Essential
- Able to fully integrate within the Orthopaedic unit and develop own specialist interest that complements the existing skills/interests of the directorate
- Able to communicate with and motivate colleagues both medical and nonmedical
- Evidence of Good team worke
- Ability to lead a team
Desirable
- Evidence of attendance on managerial course
- Involvement in Management or Administration
- Previous evidence of leadership roles
- Proven track record in education at undergraduate and postgraduate level
- Evidence of Quality improvement projects
CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Willing to reside within 10 miles/30 minutes drive of the trauma centre (Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospita
- Access to private transport
- Must be able to attend work in specified period when on-call
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).
