Job summary Applications are invited for a Full Time Consultant in Orthopaedics, with a Special Interest in Hand and Wrist Surgery, based at Northampton General Hospital. We are looking for individuals that share our passion for excellence and want to join our team. It is essential that the successful applicant has a specific interest in Hand and Wrist Surgery. The role will include elective and trauma operating, fracture clinics and elective clinics. There will be an 'on-call' requirement on a 1:12 basis. It is hoped that the applicant can be appointed as soon as is practicable. It is essential that the applicant is has passed both parts of FRCS (TrOrth) or its equivalent and is on the Specialist Register for Trauma and Orthopaedics. Fellowship training in Hand and Wrist surgery is also essential. Successful completion and award of the British and/or European Diploma in Hand Surgery would be an advantage. Main duties of the job DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The number of sessions to be devoted to the following activities will be dependent upon the department's need and the post-holder's requirements. ? Participation in the Trauma On-call service - 1 in 12? Operation lists, both Elective and Trauma? Regular ward rounds? Outpatient clinics, both Elective and Trauma? A Specialist interest in Hand and Wrist Surgery? Presenting monthly mortality & morbidity statistics and participating in departmental teaching meetings? Supervision and training middle grade? Be prepared to participate in management duties within the department and the Trust About us Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Being a large DGH with a proud history, we are big enough to get interesting cases, but small enough to care, coach and develop. With over 200 consultants, a similar number of trainees and approximately 60 (with existing plans to expand to 80) medical undergraduates throughout the year, NGH provides comprehensive care and extensive training opportunities. With this in mind, we have built a state of the art emergency assessment unit (Nye Bevan building) and are developing new ways of working to streamline in-patient care and optimize working with our partners. We are a clinically led organization with most of senior management coming from nursing and medical roles. This offers great opportunities to get involved with all levels of care from departmental to the wider picture of the hospital as a whole. NGH has an excellent social centre with a large library, gym with swimming pool and the Cripps Education Centre where lunch and snacks are available in one of our restaurants away from the main hospital. Frequent educational sessions run in the Centre for all levels of staff and it serves as an oasis from the clinical areas. Date posted 29 January 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 265-6782602 Job locations Northampton General Hospital Cliftonville Northampton NN1 5BD Job description Job responsibilities CONTENTS OF JOB PLAN The basic job plan is for 10 PAs of which 8.5 PAs are clinical & 1.5 PAs are for basic/ core SPA duties.The 8.5 Clinical PAs will consist of (subject to confirmation):2 x elective theatre sessions 2PAs (weekly)1 x Elective Orthopaedic clinic 1.5 PA (weekly)1 x fracture clinic 1 PA (weekly)2 x Trauma theatre sessions 1 PA (fortnightly)Clinical Administration 0.5 PA (weekly)On call duties 2.5PAs See attached JD for further information. Job description Job responsibilities CONTENTS OF JOB PLAN The basic job plan is for 10 PAs of which 8.5 PAs are clinical & 1.5 PAs are for basic/ core SPA duties.The 8.5 Clinical PAs will consist of (subject to confirmation):2 x elective theatre sessions 2PAs (weekly)1 x Elective Orthopaedic clinic 1.5 PA (weekly)1 x fracture clinic 1 PA (weekly)2 x Trauma theatre sessions 1 PA (fortnightly)Clinical Administration 0.5 PA (weekly)On call duties 2.5PAs See attached JD for further information. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full Registration with the GMC Possession of FRCS (TrOrth) On specialist register for Trauma and Orthopaedics Desirable Possession of diploma in Hand Surgery British Possession of diploma in Hand Surgery European Experience Essential Evidence of fellowship in Hand/Wrist Surgery Wide range of experience in Hand/Wrist Surgery Broad range of experience in general trauma provision Desirable Second Fellowship Experience eg. Trauma, second hand fellowship, or related eg. upper limb Teaching and Clinical Governance Essential Evidence of teaching at undergraduate/postgraduate level Evidence of audit participation Desirable Post-graduate qualification in Education Management Essential Evidence of management of a clinical service Desirable Evidence of a management qualification Research Essential Evidence of research relevant to Trauma and Orthopaedics, specifically hand and wrist surgery Publications in Trauma and Orthopaedics Desirable Higher Research Degree eg. MD/PhD Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full Registration with the GMC Possession of FRCS (TrOrth) On specialist register for Trauma and Orthopaedics Desirable Possession of diploma in Hand Surgery British Possession of diploma in Hand Surgery European Experience Essential Evidence of fellowship in Hand/Wrist Surgery Wide range of experience in Hand/Wrist Surgery Broad range of experience in general trauma provision Desirable Second Fellowship Experience eg. Trauma, second hand fellowship, or related eg. upper limb Teaching and Clinical Governance Essential Evidence of teaching at undergraduate/postgraduate level Evidence of audit participation Desirable Post-graduate qualification in Education Management Essential Evidence of management of a clinical service Desirable Evidence of a management qualification Research Essential Evidence of research relevant to Trauma and Orthopaedics, specifically hand and wrist surgery Publications in Trauma and Orthopaedics Desirable Higher Research Degree eg. MD/PhD 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 Northampton General Hospital Address Northampton General Hospital Cliftonville Northampton NN1 5BD Employer's website https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)