Applications are invited for the post of Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, with an elective interest in Foot and Ankle, at South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation Trust on a permanent basis. This is an additional post, joining our current team of 3 Foot & Ankle surgeons. The successful candidate will also have an interest in Trauma Surgery, and will join a team of 25 consultant orthopaedic surgeons working across both Trust sites. The successful applicant will be expected to build an elective practice in Foot & Ankle, and will be expected to be a part of the general orthopaedic on-call Trauma rota. Applicants should hold a CCT in Orthopaedics (or equivalent) or be within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview. This post is subject to satisfactory DBS (formally CRB) check at Enhanced Level Interview date TBC Main duties of the job The successful candidate will be joining the established Foot and Ankle team at STSFT, which currently comprises of three consultants, with support from the wider nursing and therapy teams. The successful candidate will have an interest in Foot and Ankle Orthopaedics, and it is expected that this likely to make up all of the elective practice. Established or development of relevant special interest within Foot and Ankle orthopaedics would be encouraged. About us Please help us by adding your telephone number to your application form this will allow us to contact you quickly if required. One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trusts Flexible Working Policy. The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. Job responsibilities The post holder will join the existing team of 25 Trauma and Orthopaedic Consultants. Overall responsibilities include assisting the department in coordinating and delivering the strategic and operational aspects of Trauma and Orthopaedic services to the surrounding population. The post holder is expected to possess FRCS (Tr & Orth) or equivalent and to be on the GMC Specialist Register at the time of taking up the post. Fellowship training covering foot and ankle trauma and elective foot and ankle surgery is an essential requirement for this post, and additional training in the management of general trauma would be desirable. The post holder is expected to attend the bi-monthly Directorate meetings and take part in monthly Audit and Clinical Governance meetings and related activities. The post-holder will undergo annual appraisal and 5 yearly revalidation in line with GMC requirements. The post holder will also be expected to develop the service in keeping with national guidance and local needs. The appointee will be expected to provide advice for subspecialist trauma as required and surgical provision for more complex foot and ankle trauma. The appointee will be expected to work closely with colleagues for further foot & ankle elective service expansion. The appointee will be expected to provide a supportive role in the diabetic foot service by attending regular vascular / podiatry MDT meetings and helping to develop the service from an orthopaedic perspective. The appointee will be expected to undergo continuing medical education in accordance with the guidelines agreed by the Royal College of Surgeons and the post-holder will be entitled and encouraged to take appropriate study leave. The T&O Department regularly receives medical students from the Universities of Newcastle upon Tyne and Sunderland and the post-holder will be expected to assist with their teaching. The final Job Plan will be agreed in discussion between the successful candidate and the Clinical Director and will be subject to Annual Review. Person Specification Personal Attributes Essential • Alignment with the Trust core values and behaviours. • Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development. • Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate, to the Trust and its workforce. • Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and healthcare workers and other agencies • Evidence of understanding of and adherence to principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the GMC Qualifications Essential • Primary medical qualification • Full GMC registration • Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within six months of the date of the AAC [there is flexibility with the 6-month period with Executive Medical Director approval] • Candidates are expected to be holders of the FRCS (Orth) Desirable • Completion of Fellowship in Trauma • Have been involved in academic research as part of their training and have both presented and published peer reviewed articles. • Up-to-date ATLS certificate, preferably with instructor status Teaching and Education Essential • Experience of supervising junior medical staff • Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching • Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills Desirable • Qualification in medical education Audit and Research Essential • Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice • Involvement in quality improvement measures • Ability to undertake multi-disciplinary audit / audit in specialty area • Good presentation skills • Experience of clinical research Desirable • Undertaken research with published papers in refereed journals Experience Essential • Have undertaken and completed a recognised fellowship in the sub-specialist interests. • Understanding of the NHS, Clinical Governance process and resource issues • Evidence of organisational, management and time management skills Desirable • Ability to undertake treatment of conditions of all complexities for elective and trauma conditions. • Competence with frame management of complex hindfoot trauma. • Involvement in MDT management of diabetic feet. • Evidence of management and administration experience and understanding management goals • Management course and / or certificate