Job summary This is a new lower limb hip and knee post at the University Hospitals Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust to help meet the increasing demands for lower limb services. It represents a wonderful opportunity to join our consultant team in a friendly and well equipped District General Hospital, whilst enjoying an excellent quality of life in an area of outstanding natural beauty. You will be expected to complement the lower limb hip and knee orthopaedic services offered by the Trust and provide the highest quality care to the local population. This should include all aspects of elective hip and knee limb surgery including the surgical management of complex fractures. Submission and scrutiny of the last 12 months' surgical log book of prospective candidates would form an integral part of the shortlisting and interview process. Ward support will be provided by the 2 FY2 Drs, 2 CT level Drs, 2 specialist nurse practitioners and the trauma coordinator. The administrative burden will be supported by a named secretary and waiting-list coordinator. Upon taking up the post the post-holder will be offered a consultant mentor. Main duties of the job You will be part of a 1 in 9 consultant on-call rota and when on-call will be expected to run an emergency orthopaedic service required of a level-two trauma centre performing all common trauma operations. Sub-specialist support from colleagues will be available for specialist fractures outside of your field (eg complex upper limb fractures). For patient safety and to allow multiple site working, all patients admitted acutely are seen daily on a "Senior Decision Maker" ward round by an orthopaedic consultant or SAS and the post holder will perform a proportionate share of these ward rounds. Upon taking up the post the successful candidate will be offered a Consultant mentor. The Trust will expect you to take part in CPD and will support you with a study leave allowance. The Trust is committed to a process of annual appraisal and you will be expected to use the MYL2P website to aid this process. The same will be used to support the revalidation process. You will undertake a minimum 10 PAs including 1.5 SPAs and 1 admin PA. There will be the option to add a further 2 clinical PAs if desired and, once in post, a further 1 SPA can be awarded if justified (this will be reviewed within 12 months of taking up the post). Attendance at monthly audit, mortality and morbidity meetings will be expected as will engagement in audit. Where travel between sites is required appropriate time will be factored into job plan and and travel expenses will be paid. About us We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre. FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services. WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life-threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses. All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay Date posted 31 January 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary Depending on experience 10 PA Mininum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 331-B0060125 Job locations Furness General Hospital Barrow-in-Furness LA14 4LF Job description Job responsibilities As a University Teaching Hospital, it will be expected that the post-holder supports the teaching of medical students from Lancaster University. There will also be opportunities to get involved with examining medical students and in conducting research. To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/ Job description Job responsibilities As a University Teaching Hospital, it will be expected that the post-holder supports the teaching of medical students from Lancaster University. There will also be opportunities to get involved with examining medical students and in conducting research. To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/ Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice FRCS (T&O) or an equivalent appropriate higher surgical qualification Recognised Fellowship in lower limb, hip and knee surgery. Desirable Higher Medical Degree (MD MSc or PhD) Experience Essential Wide experience of general Orthopaedics and Trauma Demonstrate higher surgical training in Orthopaedics to FRCS (T&O) level or equivalent Experience of supervising junior medical staff Experience of working at different hospitals within the NHS Desirable Role as trainer in lower limb surgery for higher specialist trainees. Skills, ability and knowledge Essential Ability to conduct a consultant orthopaedic on-call in a level-two trauma centre. Specialist knowledge required of a Consultant Lower Limb surgeon with expertise in the surgical treatment of Lower Limb conditions fractures. Evidence of having sufficient expertise in advanced lower limb, hip & knee surgery as evidenced by last 12 months' log book. Understanding of the management responsibilities of NHS consultants Involvement in service development Desirable Evidence of administrative roles during training Training Essential Wide range of training in Trauma & Orthopaedics Desirable Evidence of participation in educational skills training Research and development Essential Evidence of completion of audits. Understanding of research methodology and ethics as evidenced by publications. Evidence of peer reviewed publications in orthopaedics / trauma Evidence of presentations at national orthopaedic / trauma meetings Desirable Peer reviewed publications relating to Lower Limb surgery Teaching Essential Commitment to teaching and training undergraduate, postgraduate, nursing and allied health professionals Desirable Evidence of teaching undergraduates Formal training in teaching Management Essential Ability to communicate well and work as a team with consultant colleagues and other professionals Willingness to be involved in service development. Computer literacy. Desirable Formal training in management skills Professional interests Essential Keen, energetic and enthusiastic in all aspects of orthopaedic surgery Desirable Membership of appropriate professional societies Governance Issues Essential A willingness to observe Trust policies and guidelines in all aspects of clinical practice Regular attendance and participation at audit meetings Participation in annual appraisal and Personal development plan review Personal Qualities Essential Ability to communicate effectively, with patients, relatives and staff Able to maintain good working relations with a broad range of colleagues Evidence of proven leadership skills Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues, both medical and others. Willingness to be flexible to meet the clinical demands of the service and recognise the needs of other collegues Reliability, punctuality and effective, efficient time management Resident within 30 minutes travel time to base hospital site Ability to travel as required Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice FRCS (T&O) or an equivalent appropriate higher surgical qualification Recognised Fellowship in lower limb, hip and knee surgery. Desirable Higher Medical Degree (MD MSc or PhD) Experience Essential Wide experience of general Orthopaedics and Trauma Demonstrate higher surgical training in Orthopaedics to FRCS (T&O) level or equivalent Experience of supervising junior medical staff Experience of working at different hospitals within the NHS Desirable Role as trainer in lower limb surgery for higher specialist trainees. Skills, ability and knowledge Essential Ability to conduct a consultant orthopaedic on-call in a level-two trauma centre. Specialist knowledge required of a Consultant Lower Limb surgeon with expertise in the surgical treatment of Lower Limb conditions fractures. Evidence of having sufficient expertise in advanced lower limb, hip & knee surgery as evidenced by last 12 months' log book. Understanding of the management responsibilities of NHS consultants Involvement in service development Desirable Evidence of administrative roles during training Training Essential Wide range of training in Trauma & Orthopaedics Desirable Evidence of participation in educational skills training Research and development Essential Evidence of completion of audits. Understanding of research methodology and ethics as evidenced by publications. Evidence of peer reviewed publications in orthopaedics / trauma Evidence of presentations at national orthopaedic / trauma meetings Desirable Peer reviewed publications relating to Lower Limb surgery Teaching Essential Commitment to teaching and training undergraduate, postgraduate, nursing and allied health professionals Desirable Evidence of teaching undergraduates Formal training in teaching Management Essential Ability to communicate well and work as a team with consultant colleagues and other professionals Willingness to be involved in service development. Computer literacy. Desirable Formal training in management skills Professional interests Essential Keen, energetic and enthusiastic in all aspects of orthopaedic surgery Desirable Membership of appropriate professional societies Governance Issues Essential A willingness to observe Trust policies and guidelines in all aspects of clinical practice Regular attendance and participation at audit meetings Participation in annual appraisal and Personal development plan review Personal Qualities Essential Ability to communicate effectively, with patients, relatives and staff Able to maintain good working relations with a broad range of colleagues Evidence of proven leadership skills Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues, both medical and others. Willingness to be flexible to meet the clinical demands of the service and recognise the needs of other collegues Reliability, punctuality and effective, efficient time management Resident within 30 minutes travel time to base hospital site Ability to travel as required 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 University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust Address Furness General Hospital Barrow-in-Furness LA14 4LF Employer's website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)