Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Practice Plus Group

The closing date is 30 January 2025

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + make a difference for every patient A range of exciting opportunities have arisen to join our Multi-discipline medical team. You will be a highly valued member of our team bringing your expertise and skills in Lower Limb Orthopaedics. To apply for the role click on the link below. If you have any questions contact Thomas.Quirke@practiceplusgroup.comin our friendly resourcing We will contact all shortlisted candidates but please note Practice Plus Group retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are one of the UK largest independent sector healthcare providers and work in close partnership with the NHS to deliver more than 50 services throughout the UK. We provide high quality specialist care and excellent results for more than 50,000 patients each year.

Main duties of the job

As a Practice Plus Group Consultant you will have access to great facilities in a well-structured and relaxed environment. We offer high quality day case treatment in a wide range of specialties and deliver excellent clinical care. As part of our professional, friendly and compassionate team you will do everything you can to ensure the patients treatment is of the highest standard. As a UK registered medical professional, with a listing on the Specialist GMC register, we will support you with your ongoing CPD and career development. You will be part of a team providing an onsite orthopaedic surgical service to meet the needs of patients treated at the Practice Plus Group Hospital, Plymouth. The centre hosts a day surgery unit and out patients department which offers minor orthopaedic procedures. Whilst a typical Full Time working week will comprise 40 hours (8 PAs), working patterns will be flexible over primarily a Monday to Saturday rota. You will be required to perform orthopaedic surgical procedures and clinics on patients referred to the Hospital, including: Joint surgery: Primary knee arthroplasty Primary hip cemented & hybrid Primary hip uncemented Minor orthopaedic surgery to include: Arthroscopy of the knee Joint aspiration and/or injection and other Minor Musculoskeletal procedures Other minor procedures possibly including forefoot surgery

About us

Everything we do is focused on providing a high standard of safe and effective patient care. Our facilities are modern, employing the latest technology with friendly and professional staff. We have strong control processes to ensure we maintain high standards of hygiene and above all, were passionate about giving our patients the best possible care and helping them feel better, faster.

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When you're part of the Practice Plus Group team, you don't just have a job. You have a career. We work with you to help you grow in your role and take your career in the direction you want to go. Well help you be the best you can be. We want our team members to feel motivated and rewarded. So we offer a competitive package of pay and benefits. We also recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance so we always try to be flexible, helping you fit your working life around your home life.

Date posted

02 December 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Competitive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

7597_6

Job locations

20 Brest Road

International Business Park

Plymouth

Devon

PL6 5XP


Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE+ make a difference for every patient A range of exciting opportunities have arisen to join our Multi-discipline medical team. You will be a highly valued member of our team bringing your expertise and skills in Lower Limb Orthopaedics. To apply for the role click on the link below. If you have any questions contact Thomas.Quirke@practiceplusgroup.comin our friendly resourcing We will contact all shortlisted candidates but please note Practice Plus Group retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are one of the UK largest independent sector healthcare providers and work in close partnership with the NHS to deliver more than 50 services throughout the UK. We provide high quality specialist care and excellent results for more than 50,000 patients each year.

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE+ make a difference for every patient A range of exciting opportunities have arisen to join our Multi-discipline medical team. You will be a highly valued member of our team bringing your expertise and skills in Lower Limb Orthopaedics. To apply for the role click on the link below. If you have any questions contact Thomas.Quirke@practiceplusgroup.comin our friendly resourcing We will contact all shortlisted candidates but please note Practice Plus Group retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are one of the UK largest independent sector healthcare providers and work in close partnership with the NHS to deliver more than 50 services throughout the UK. We provide high quality specialist care and excellent results for more than 50,000 patients each year.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Wide training and experience in general ophthalmology
  • Able to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems within ophthalmology
  • Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
  • Experience of high volume cataract surgery under topical anaesthesia
  • Understanding of Clinical Governance
  • Evidence of clinical outcomes

Desirable

  • Training in management
  • Experience of working in a surgical centre
  • Fellowship level training

Qualifications

Essential

  • Specialist Registered Orthopaedic Surgeon

Desirable

  • Specialist Registered Orthopaedic Surgeon
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Wide training and experience in general ophthalmology
  • Able to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems within ophthalmology
  • Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
  • Experience of high volume cataract surgery under topical anaesthesia
  • Understanding of Clinical Governance
  • Evidence of clinical outcomes

Desirable

  • Training in management
  • Experience of working in a surgical centre
  • Fellowship level training

Qualifications

Essential

  • Specialist Registered Orthopaedic Surgeon

Desirable

  • Specialist Registered Orthopaedic Surgeon

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.

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.

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

Practice Plus Group

Address

20 Brest Road

International Business Park

Plymouth

Devon

PL6 5XP


Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

20 Brest Road

International Business Park

Plymouth

Devon

PL6 5XP


Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Talent Acquisition Partner

Thomas Quirke

Thomas.Quirke@practiceplusgroup.com

Date posted

02 December 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Competitive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

7597_6

Job locations

20 Brest Road

International Business Park

Plymouth

Devon

PL6 5XP


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