Job summary
The post advertised is for a Locum
(1 Year) Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with an interest in Upper Limb
Orthopaedic Surgery, this post is to support a growing need to deliver treatment
of patients with Upper Limb conditions from an elective and Non-elective
perspective. The post holder will be joining a team of clinicians keen to
deliver high quality care and innovate within the current national healthcare
landscape.
The post is based at Darlington Memorial Hospital, and will
contribute to providing a 1 in 9 trauma service, with elective clinic and
theatre sessions at Bishop Auckland Hospital and Darlington Memorial Hospital,
satellite community hospitals and the University Hospital of North Durham site
as and when required, although the latter is anticipated to be in rare
circumstances.
The basic contract is for 10 programmed activities plus an
additional 3% for a 1:9 on call week. There will need to be a discussion with
the post holder regarding the final plan/on-call arrangements, prior to
commencement of the appointment.
This post is to compliment the organisations
current plans to establish Bishop Auckland Hospital as an Elective Surgical
Hub.
Main duties of the job
The post advertised is to compliment an existing sub
speciality team of 3 full time Upper Limb Consultants based in Darlington that
provide care to patients across the trusts full geographical catchment. The
Upper Limb Service is consolidated to the Darlington and Bishop Auckland site
from an inpatient treatment perspective; with specialist input in Durham
Hospital deployed as and when required. The post holder will work with a strong
upper limb sub specaility team of consultants with speciality doctor supporting
their practice.
The post holder will have their base site at Darlington
Memorial Hospital but will also include clinics and theatre sessions in Bishop
Auckland Hospital and peripheral clinics. Possession of a valid UK driving
licence is essential.
Applicants should have completed their FRCS
(Orth) and be on the General Medical Council Specialist Register or be within 6
months of CCT at the time of the interview date. They should have a good
overall level of experience with all aspects of Orthopaedic trauma in terms of
operative and non-operative management and have been trained to fellowship
level in their subspecialty area.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
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Job description
Job responsibilities
1. The post
holder will be based at Darlington Memorial Hospital but will also provide a
comprehensive Orthopaedic Surgery Service across the full CDDFT patch. They will be involved, in conjunction with
colleagues in Orthopaedic Surgery, for planning future developments in the
service. The Consultant has a continuing
responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge and for the proper
functioning of the department in which he/she works.
2. For
management purposes and use of resources the post holder will be accountable to the Clinical Lead for
Orthopaedic Surgery and will ensure the effective and efficient use of
resources allocated.
3. The post
holder will be responsible for the professional and educational supervision of
junior staff.
4. The post
holder will be expected to participate in the postgraduate teaching of medical
staff as well as teaching of undergraduates attached to the Trust and in the
training of all grades of staff.
5. Research
activities, which are considered to be an inherent part of normal clinical
duties, will be encouraged and limited research funding may be available
following successful applications to the local Research and Development
Committee.
6. Continuing
Professional Development (CPD) the post holder is responsible for ensuring
that he/she meets the national requirements for CPD, both internal and
external. He/she will be expected to
attend regularly and contribute to the weekly half-day educational session held
by the Directorate.
7. It is
expected that the post holder will participate in clinical audit.
8. The post
holder will be expected to participate in clinical governance arrangements in
line with national and local guidelines and in respect of undergraduate and
postgraduate teaching in the Trust in accordance with current best practice.
9. If the
post holder is involved in the care of a patient who subsequently initiates a
claim against the Trust he/she will be expected to provide, free of charge, an
opinion and statement of facts on the case.
10. The
post holder will be expected to deputise in the absence of colleagues in cases
of annual leave, study leave and sickness as far as is practicable and ensure
continuous patient care
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. The post
holder will be based at Darlington Memorial Hospital but will also provide a
comprehensive Orthopaedic Surgery Service across the full CDDFT patch. They will be involved, in conjunction with
colleagues in Orthopaedic Surgery, for planning future developments in the
service. The Consultant has a continuing
responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge and for the proper
functioning of the department in which he/she works.
2. For
management purposes and use of resources the post holder will be accountable to the Clinical Lead for
Orthopaedic Surgery and will ensure the effective and efficient use of
resources allocated.
3. The post
holder will be responsible for the professional and educational supervision of
junior staff.
4. The post
holder will be expected to participate in the postgraduate teaching of medical
staff as well as teaching of undergraduates attached to the Trust and in the
training of all grades of staff.
5. Research
activities, which are considered to be an inherent part of normal clinical
duties, will be encouraged and limited research funding may be available
following successful applications to the local Research and Development
Committee.
6. Continuing
Professional Development (CPD) the post holder is responsible for ensuring
that he/she meets the national requirements for CPD, both internal and
external. He/she will be expected to
attend regularly and contribute to the weekly half-day educational session held
by the Directorate.
7. It is
expected that the post holder will participate in clinical audit.
8. The post
holder will be expected to participate in clinical governance arrangements in
line with national and local guidelines and in respect of undergraduate and
postgraduate teaching in the Trust in accordance with current best practice.
9. If the
post holder is involved in the care of a patient who subsequently initiates a
claim against the Trust he/she will be expected to provide, free of charge, an
opinion and statement of facts on the case.
10. The
post holder will be expected to deputise in the absence of colleagues in cases
of annual leave, study leave and sickness as far as is practicable and ensure
continuous patient care
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive in Upper Limb Orthopaedic and Trauma surgery.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registerable Medical Degree
- MRCS, FRCS or equivalent, FRCS (Orth) or equivalent
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC, including licence to practise.
- Should have attained or be within 6 months of attaining CCT in Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgery at time of interview
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience with all aspects of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery
- Provider status for Advanced Trauma Life Support.
- Upper Limb Surgery Specialism
- Previous management experience
- Ability to supervise trainees.
- Willingness to perform management role within department
- Familiarity with the audit process.
- Regular involvement in audit.
- Evidence of active teaching of junior doctors and nurses.
- A strong commitment to under-graduate education.
- Evidence of research experience and clinical effectiveness in work.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive in Upper Limb Orthopaedic and Trauma surgery.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registerable Medical Degree
- MRCS, FRCS or equivalent, FRCS (Orth) or equivalent
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC, including licence to practise.
- Should have attained or be within 6 months of attaining CCT in Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgery at time of interview
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience with all aspects of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery
- Provider status for Advanced Trauma Life Support.
- Upper Limb Surgery Specialism
- Previous management experience
- Ability to supervise trainees.
- Willingness to perform management role within department
- Familiarity with the audit process.
- Regular involvement in audit.
- Evidence of active teaching of junior doctors and nurses.
- A strong commitment to under-graduate education.
- Evidence of research experience and clinical effectiveness in work.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
