Job summary We are a dynamic team based at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospital Foundation Trust and are keen to expand our consultant body on the York site with another enthusiastic colleague. The prospectus should hopefully provide you greater insight about the fantastic team at York Hospital and the benefits of living and working in the beautiful cathedral city of York and its surrounding desirable villages. The post is for a sub-specialist knee surgeon with an interest in soft tissue and sports injuries with a knee arthroplasty practice. The current working model includes a 1 in 10 rota covering a general trauma intake providing an in-reach and referral service to other Surgical Wards and the Emergency department. There is dedicated daily trauma list capacity for the prompt management of trauma to complement a 24/7 rota, supported by an experienced multi-disciplinary orthopaedic team. The department has successfully trained and developed their own middle grades to the level of experienced associate specialists. These valuable colleagues supplement those trainees who are allocated from the Yorkshire deanery. Main duties of the job We are seeking a fellowship trained knee arthroplasty and soft tissue knee surgeon to join the current team of specialist knee surgeons (1.5 soft tissue knee specialists and 3.5 revision knee specialists). We run a weekly local arthroplasty MDT, and in the process of developing a hub and spoke MDT system within our local ICT with Hull. We have a wide range of complex cases in the unit including multi ligament reconstructions, peri-prosthetic fractures, infections and cases referred from our local oncology department with metastatic disease about the hip and knee. We are also in the process of overhauling our virtual fracture clinic service and acute knee service, in which the successful candidate will be required to take an active role. The successful candidate will be given full support in the form of joint Consultant operating for difficult cases, as well as with service development projects, patient safety initiatives and appraisal. York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers a very robust appraisal system. Entitlement to annual leave and study leave will also be provided in line with Trust policy. Individual job plans will be discussed with the post holder on appointment, with the Clinical Director to finalise the job plan which will become operational on commencement. All jobs plans are agreed in line with the Trusts Job Planning Principles. About us York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a comprehensive range of acute hospital, community and specialist healthcare services for approximately 800,000 people living in and around York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire and Ryedale - an area covering 3,400 square miles, and which includes Scarborough and Bridlington. We are the largest provider of healthcare in the region and we are incredibly proud of our 8,500 staff, working across 9 hospital sitesOur mission is to be a valued and trusted partner within our care system, delivering safe effective care to the population we serve.We're situated in a fantastic part of the country: home to two national parks, a beautiful coastline, and the city of York, which is consistently voted one of the best to live in the UK.In joining the Trust, you will have access to a wide range of staff benefits including health and wellbeing support, finance schemes and discounts. There is also a competitive relocation package of up to £18,000. To support your learning and development you will be entitled to a study leave budget of £3,000 across three years, along with support from our learning and development team. The Trust also offers an extra 2 days annual leave for consultants on top of the existing allowance as detailed in the 2008 - Consultant Terms and Conditions. More information can be found on the Trust's website in the 'Working for Us' section. Date posted 05 November 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 419-6701607-C-S Job locations York Hospital Wigginton Road York YO31 8HE Job description Job responsibilities The principle duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients from and around York. To, at all times, comply with the GMC requirements of Duties of a Doctor To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times. To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan in so far as practicable and in agreement with your clinical director. To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of any Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director. On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trusts Corporate Induction. To participate in the Trusts statutory and mandatory training programme To fully participate in the Consultant Peer Support Scheme and ensure personal attendance, when invited, at the Consultant Development Programme during your first year in post. To be responsible for the clinical management of in and out patients under your care. Job description Job responsibilities The principle duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients from and around York. To, at all times, comply with the GMC requirements of Duties of a Doctor To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times. To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan in so far as practicable and in agreement with your clinical director. To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of any Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director. On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trusts Corporate Induction. To participate in the Trusts statutory and mandatory training programme To fully participate in the Consultant Peer Support Scheme and ensure personal attendance, when invited, at the Consultant Development Programme during your first year in post. To be responsible for the clinical management of in and out patients under your care. Person Specification Qualifications and Experience Essential Hold a medical qualification Hold a license to practise with the General Medical Council Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Trauma & Orthopaedics Recognised upper limb fellowship BLS ATLS Desirable MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research Ability to supervise postgraduate research Substantive NHS experience Clinical Practice/Competence Essential Ability to demonstrate clinical experience and skill in general Orthopaedic trauma, Knee Arthroplasty and Soft Tissue Knee Demonstrates a sound knowledge of clinical governance practice Desirable Experience of working in or setting up clinical decision unit service Mentoring & Teaching Essential Experience of teaching undergraduates and post grad trainees Ability to teach clinical skills Experience of undertaking audits and presenting their findings Ability to critically review research Experience of supervision of postgraduate trainees Desirable Publications in peer review journals Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates Team Work and Leadership Essential Works effectively with others towards shared goals, welcoming diverse perspectives Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team Is able and willing to take on a leadership role Person Specification Qualifications and Experience Essential Hold a medical qualification Hold a license to practise with the General Medical Council Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Trauma & Orthopaedics Recognised upper limb fellowship BLS ATLS Desirable MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research Ability to supervise postgraduate research Substantive NHS experience Clinical Practice/Competence Essential Ability to demonstrate clinical experience and skill in general Orthopaedic trauma, Knee Arthroplasty and Soft Tissue Knee Demonstrates a sound knowledge of clinical governance practice Desirable Experience of working in or setting up clinical decision unit service Mentoring & Teaching Essential Experience of teaching undergraduates and post grad trainees Ability to teach clinical skills Experience of undertaking audits and presenting their findings Ability to critically review research Experience of supervision of postgraduate trainees Desirable Publications in peer review journals Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates Team Work and Leadership Essential Works effectively with others towards shared goals, welcoming diverse perspectives Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team Is able and willing to take on a leadership role 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). 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. 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). Employer details Employer name York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address York Hospital Wigginton Road York YO31 8HE Employer's website https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)