Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedics (sub speciality hip and knee)
We are looking to recruit a consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics across Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, consisting of two busy district general hospitals: University Hospital Lewisham and Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich.
This particular post is for a candidate to work full-time (10 Programmed Activities) with expertise in lower limb hip and knee with on-call cover based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich. Elective work is undertaken at both hospital sites. In addition, there will be some elective operating lists at the Princess Royal University Hospital, Orpington.
The successful candidate will join a team of twenty consultants. We believe these new posts all provide time, support and recognition for well-trained individuals to develop their clinical and teaching skills, and to deliver excellent patient care.
The appointment will be made in accordance with the 2003 Consultant Terms and Conditions. The post holder will be expected to provide regular trauma sessions.
Main duties of the job
This post will be for a consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics, with expertise in complex trauma and hip and knee surgery. The post will be for 10 PAs. On-call cover will be based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital covering a 1 in 11 on-call rota for weekends and non-resident nights and a 1:8 on call rota for weekdays. Daytime elective work can be scheduled at both hospital sites.
Proven competency in trauma and lower limb surgery will be required. This post is important to the Trust to ensure the continuation of our excellent and busy Orthopaedic Service and support the 18-weeks target.
The successful candidates would join the existing team of 15 substantive consultants at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust.
The appointment will be made in accordance with the 2003 Consultant Terms and Conditions of Service. The post holder will be expected to provide regular trauma sessions and to participate in clinical governance and teaching activity. Opportunities for getting involved in NHS leadership will also be made available.
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Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
The Consultant will be required to assist management and its agents during investigations into claims alleging medical negligence and where requested, to provide related factual statements. The post holder will participate in the Consultant led trauma service to maintain a high quality trauma service with Consultant involvement in early operative work and fracture clinic supervision.
The appointee would be encouraged to further develop and update skills in the acute management of complex fractures and the management of a lower limb service. The post holder will be required to adopt a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge in partnership with other consultant colleagues.
He/she will be expected to fully participate in the teaching activities of the Directorate. For the purpose of management and use of resources, he/she will be accountable to the Clinical Director of Orthopaedics and work closely with the Service Manager.
He/she will share in the Directorates management and administrative responsibilities. The post holder undertakes, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
The appointee will be responsible for the professional supervision and management of junior staff and participate in their appointment with other Consultants.
The appointee will be expected to participate in postgraduate teaching of medical staff and undergraduates attached to the Trust and in the training of all grades of staff.
The appointee will participate on a regular basis in the process of Clinical Audit within the department and take on the audit role for the department. The appointee will be expected to attend department and divisional clinical governance meetings as requested.
He/she will be required to maintain an on-call commitment and to provide prospective cover for colleagues on a mutually agreed basis in respect of absence from duty. He/she will be expected to co-operate in the present agreed framework of the directorate management structure arrangements.
Medical Education & Teaching
This post will be expected to participate in Audit, teaching of Undergraduates, Postgraduates, Nursing and Allied Health Professionals. The successful candidate will be encouraged to participate in continuing postgraduate medical education by attending conferences and training courses as required by the RCS.
The Department of Orthopaedic surgery has developed a strong commitment to teaching and training. There are daily trauma teaching meetings so as to plan the treatment of emergency patients for the day. We participate actively in South East Thames Orthopaedic training and have designated weekly teaching sessions for the junior doctors in the department.
Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance
A multi-disciplinary audit is conducted on a monthly basis, led by a designated consultant responsible for audit. Responding to written complaints in a timely manner. Participating in investigations of red incidents and serious incidents. Leading on investigating a serious incident every 3 years, from outside of trauma and orthopaedics, with appropriate support from specialty representatives and the divisional governance team.
Continuing Professional Development
Participate in continuing professional development at local and national level. Implement audit and research findings as appropriate in clinical practice. Prepare and participate in an annual appraisal in accordance with Trust policy. A willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.
Policy, Planning and Management
Support the Trust to deliver quality patient care. Contribute to the development of clinical and organisational protocols and guidelines. Assist in the development of the Annual Service Plan for the Directorate and Division and participate in the strategic planning of the service. Comply with all Trust policies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Full General Medical Council registration with License to Practice
* Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: - CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) - CESR, or - European Community Rights
* Primary medical qualification
* An appropriate higher Trauma and Orthopaedic surgical qualification e.g. FRCS (Tr. & Orth.) or equivalent
* Formal fellowship training in hip and knee
* Formal fellowship training in trauma
Desirable
* Post graduate degree e.g. MD, PhD
Clinical Experience
Essential
* Clinical expertise in General Orthopaedics including clinical experience in a Major Trauma Centre
* Broad experience in the management of general skeletal trauma
* Logbook verified competence of independently performed lower limb surgery including arthroplasty
* Good practical clinical skills
* Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level and to manage complex clinical problems
* Experience of non-specialist childrens trauma and orthopaedic surgery
Desirable
* Consultant level clinical experience in the NHS of Trauma & Orthopaedics
Clinical Audit
Essential
* Understanding of principles of audit
* Evidence of previous audit
* Evidence of teaching juniors, medical students and other health care professionals
Desirable
* Registered with the GMC as a recognised trainer
* Attendance at formal teaching courses
* Attendance at the TAiP course (Royal College of Surgeons).
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
* An understanding of management in the context of the Health Service.
* Evidence of contribution to safety systems / processes, including experience of Serious Incident investigations
* Ability to respond to a formal written complaint
Desirable
* Previous experience in NHS management or leadership (e.g. as a Clinical Lead, Governance Lead)
* Conflict management training
Research Experience
Essential
* Research Publication in a peer reviewed journal within the last 24 months
* International Presentation within the last 24 months
* Evidence of continued research activity portfolio built since qualification from medical school
Desirable
* Research prizes, awards or medals
* Experience as a journal editor or peer reviewer
* Experience as invited faculty for Trauma & Orthopaedics conferences internationally
Other Attributes
Essential
* Team Player
* Good interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with difficult situations
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Excellent leadership skills
* Evidence of ability to lead a clinical team at consultant level
Desirable
* Leadership training
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name: Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, LONDON, SE18 4QH
Employers website: Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
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