Consultant Orthopaedic Paediatric Surgeon
Are you ready for an exciting new challenge?
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with a special interest in Paediatric Orthopaedics to join our vibrant and highly skilled team at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering world-class care to children with orthopaedic needs, alongside a team of talented colleagues committed to excellence in patient care, research, and education. Whether you're looking to focus solely on paediatric orthopaedics or explore a flexible role that includes adult orthopaedic care, we are open to discussing a tailored job plan to suit your aspirations. At North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact, lead multidisciplinary teams, and be part of a forward-thinking department that's shaping the future of paediatric orthopaedics.
The Successful Candidate will have:
1. Fellowship training in Paediatric Orthopaedics with extensive experience in managing a broad range of paediatric conditions.
2. Strong leadership skills with the ability to integrate into a cohesive and highly collaborative team.
3. A commitment to high standards of clinical practice, research, and teaching.
If you are a passionate and dedicated Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon seeking an exciting opportunity to lead and contribute to a thriving service, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Duties include:
1. Deliver outpatient clinics for paediatric orthopaedics, including a clubfoot clinic, with the opportunity to collaborate with specialist physiotherapists in performing tenotomies.
2. Conduct 2 elective operating lists per week, with dual consultant operating for complex cases such as hip reconstructions and multilevel surgeries for children with cerebral palsy.
3. Manage post-operative care through a dedicated paediatric HDU and collaborate closely with paediatric anaesthetists, who are skilled in anaesthetising children from 4 weeks of age.
4. Participate in virtual fracture clinics, offering prompt and efficient care through instant access to paediatric physiotherapy.
Other Key Responsibilities include:
1. Participate in the general on-call rota (1 in 10 for weeks and 1 in 20 for weekends), providing expertise for paediatric and adult orthopaedic emergencies.
2. Lead and manage multidisciplinary teams, demonstrating excellent teamwork skills.
3. Participate in departmental activities, including audits, clinical governance, research, and teaching.
4. Work alongside colleagues in providing paediatric fracture clinics, elective surgeries, and specialist clinics such as clubfoot, neuro-orthopaedics, and hip reconstructions.
5. Attend multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases with community paediatricians and physiotherapists.
About us
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.
In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Job responsibilities
For further details regarding the job description and primary duties, please refer to the job description enclosed herewith.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
* MBBS
* FRCS Intercollegiate or equivalent
* CCT and/or inclusion on the Specialist Register of GMC or within six months of Appointments Advisory Committee
* ATLS course
* Full GMC Registration
* MD or MS
* ALS Certificate
Academic Achievements
* Evidence of completed and published research
* Instigated, designed and completed audit projects and protocols
* Evidence of having supervised and supported research students
Experience and Knowledge
* Thorough and broad training in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery
* Experience in Orthopaedic Trauma management
* Teaching at post and undergraduate levels
* Ability to take full responsibility for clinical care of patients
Other
* Fluent in verbal and written English
Key Skills
* Attended a course in NHS leadership
* Commitment to continuing medical education
* Hold a current driving licence
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.
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