Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Applications are invited to apply for the Locum post of Consultant Orthopaedic Oncology Surgeon, 12 months fixed term, based at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, part of the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Windmill Road, Headington, Oxford OX3 7HE.
The Oxford Sarcoma Service is involved in many innovative initiatives to enhance the provision of surgery for both bone and soft tissue sarcoma whilst continuing to work closely with academic colleagues to build the evidence base for surgical procedures. We are looking for an applicant who is a team player and has relevant experience in both the management of sarcoma, including experience in using multidisciplinary team working and in undertaking complex reconstructive surgery to the hip, pelvis, knee and other site-specific areas as required.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a first-class team in an active and progressive university hospital environment. The service is closely aligned with the Nuffield Department of Orthopaedic, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences at the University of Oxford, with many opportunities for collaboration.
You must be fully registered with the GMC/GDC and hold a full License to Practice and be on the specialist register, or within six months of attaining your CCT or equivalent at interview stage.
Main duties of the job
Main duties and responsibilities
* Delivery of clinical care of a high standard and to undertake any reasonable clinical responsibility appropriate to the post.
* Management of the service, including supporting and leading junior staff, and working with theatre schedulers and other staff to ensure lists and clinics are safe and planned.
* Attendance at MDT and service meetings.
* Engage fully in clinical governance activities, including clinical audit.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
Job responsibilities
See Job description attached to the advertisement for a summary of the role and an indicative job plan.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
* Full GMC Registration and license to practice.
* CCT in Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery OR on GMC Specialist Register in Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery OR within six months of achieving CCT at time of interview.
* FRCS (Tr&Orth) or equivalent.
* General training in Orthopaedic including hip and knee surgery.
* 12 months Fellowship in sarcoma.
* Experience in the treatment of bone and soft tissue sarcoma and surgery of the hip/pelvis.
* Higher degree or Diploma and research experience relevant to the field of surgical oncology.
Experience
* General training in Trauma & Orthopaedic surgery to specialist level or equivalent.
* Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level and to manage complex clinical problems.
* Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Previous experience of consultant experience in Hip and Knee Surgery.
* Experience of consultant responsibilities in a recognised Sarcoma unit.
* Specialist expertise in pelvic tumour resection and reconstruction at consultant level.
Skills and Knowledge
* Excellent leadership skills.
* Effective administrative and time management skills.
* Evidence of involvement in clinical management and participation in Clinical Governance.
* Basic IT skills.
* Good written English and highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
* Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees.
* Evidence of recent audit activity.
Other Requirements
* Access to transport.
* Full 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.
Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year. On-Call rota commitments.
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