Job summary University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for detailed job description of the role. Main duties of the job Southampton Children's Hospital at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) is recruiting a Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon. This will be an exciting and varied role, working in one of the country's busiest paediatric orthopaedic units. The role has flexibility to meet applicants' needs and specialist interests. About us WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted. Date posted 18 October 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year pa Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 188-MT1283 Job locations Southampton General Hospital Tremona Road Southampton SO16 6YD Job description Job responsibilities About the Team: Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery at UHS sits within the Child Health Care Group, which is part of the Womens and Childrens Division. A general service is provided to the children of the Southampton health economy. More specialist services cover the tertiary population stretching across the South coast. Admissions occur via our dedicated paediatric orthopaedic ward, which includes a 4 bay HDU, and the paediatric day case unit. We are also supported by a 14 bedded PICU unit and high dependency facilities both on and off our ward. Emergency admissions occur via the Childrens Emergency Department, regional referral and the paediatric medical admissions unit. Clinics occur within a dedicated paediatric orthopaedic area and are supported by plaster room and on-site orthotics. We currently run a number of peripheral clinics held in the regional hospitals across the south central coast area and channel islands. Surgery is carried out in a dedicated paediatric orthopaedic theatre within the paediatric theatre unit. WHAT YOULL DO: The main purpose of this role is: To undertake the full range of general and specialist consultant duties To undertake duties in line with the agreed job plan To provide training and support to junior medical staff To ensure that junior medical staff perform their duties in line with agreed best practice To represent the Division and the Hospital at external meetings and conferences as and when required To help develop Clinical Network and Hub and Spoke model of specialist paediatric surgery. To participate and contribute to the department via Research and Audit WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR The successful applicant will work with orthopaedic colleagues across UHS and the wider region to provide a full range of paediatric orthopaedic services. The elective work of these two posts, both inpatient and outpatient, will take place at Southampton Childrens Hospital, Queen Alexandra Hospital (Portsmouth) and Dorset County Hospital (Dorchester). The post-holder will also participate in a 1:9 on call rota at Southampton to provide a 24-hour paediatric orthopaedic service within the Southampton paediatric Major Trauma Centre. The post holder will also be a key link person for paediatric orthopaedics at their respective spoke hospital. There is opportunity for the post-holder to develop their own subspecialty interest in line with the needs of the departments. The candidates must be able to develop close working relationships with the other consultants, senior clinical fellows, resident doctors and allied health professionals in the department. Interviews will be held on Thursday, 28 November 2024 Job Reference: 188-MT1283- This vacancy closes on or before: 17th November 2024 Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch. Job description Job responsibilities About the Team: Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery at UHS sits within the Child Health Care Group, which is part of the Womens and Childrens Division. A general service is provided to the children of the Southampton health economy. More specialist services cover the tertiary population stretching across the South coast. Admissions occur via our dedicated paediatric orthopaedic ward, which includes a 4 bay HDU, and the paediatric day case unit. We are also supported by a 14 bedded PICU unit and high dependency facilities both on and off our ward. Emergency admissions occur via the Childrens Emergency Department, regional referral and the paediatric medical admissions unit. Clinics occur within a dedicated paediatric orthopaedic area and are supported by plaster room and on-site orthotics. We currently run a number of peripheral clinics held in the regional hospitals across the south central coast area and channel islands. Surgery is carried out in a dedicated paediatric orthopaedic theatre within the paediatric theatre unit. WHAT YOULL DO: The main purpose of this role is: To undertake the full range of general and specialist consultant duties To undertake duties in line with the agreed job plan To provide training and support to junior medical staff To ensure that junior medical staff perform their duties in line with agreed best practice To represent the Division and the Hospital at external meetings and conferences as and when required To help develop Clinical Network and Hub and Spoke model of specialist paediatric surgery. To participate and contribute to the department via Research and Audit WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR The successful applicant will work with orthopaedic colleagues across UHS and the wider region to provide a full range of paediatric orthopaedic services. The elective work of these two posts, both inpatient and outpatient, will take place at Southampton Childrens Hospital, Queen Alexandra Hospital (Portsmouth) and Dorset County Hospital (Dorchester). The post-holder will also participate in a 1:9 on call rota at Southampton to provide a 24-hour paediatric orthopaedic service within the Southampton paediatric Major Trauma Centre. The post holder will also be a key link person for paediatric orthopaedics at their respective spoke hospital. There is opportunity for the post-holder to develop their own subspecialty interest in line with the needs of the departments. The candidates must be able to develop close working relationships with the other consultants, senior clinical fellows, resident doctors and allied health professionals in the department. Interviews will be held on Thursday, 28 November 2024 Job Reference: 188-MT1283- This vacancy closes on or before: 17th November 2024 Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch. Person Specification Qualifications and training Essential MBBS or equivalent medical qualification GMC registration with a licence to practise Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent recognised qualification Fellowship trained in Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Desirable CCT in Trauma and Orthopaedics ATLS qualified or equivalent Previous or relevant experience Essential Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems Excellent experience in paediatric orthopaedic trauma including poly-trauma Full fellowship training in paediatric orthopaedic surgery Experience of audit and clinical governance Expertise in neuromuscular practice Desirable Research experience, publications, and interest in developing research programme Aptitudes and skills Essential Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching Desirable Evidence of having attended courses on management skills Living the Trust values Essential Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together Person Specification Qualifications and training Essential MBBS or equivalent medical qualification GMC registration with a licence to practise Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent recognised qualification Fellowship trained in Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Desirable CCT in Trauma and Orthopaedics ATLS qualified or equivalent Previous or relevant experience Essential Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems Excellent experience in paediatric orthopaedic trauma including poly-trauma Full fellowship training in paediatric orthopaedic surgery Experience of audit and clinical governance Expertise in neuromuscular practice Desirable Research experience, publications, and interest in developing research programme Aptitudes and skills Essential Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching Desirable Evidence of having attended courses on management skills Living the Trust values Essential Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Hospital Southampton NHS Trust Address Southampton General Hospital Tremona Road Southampton SO16 6YD Employer's website https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)