Job summary Required to fill this full-time replacement post within the Orthopaedic Department at Chapel Allerton Hospital with special interest in foot and ankle. This post will support the Foot and ankle team (Mr Adam Lomax, Mr Ray Monkhouse and Mr Paul Dearden). There will be opportunities to contribute to the trauma on call rota. The successful applicant should possess MB BS (or equivalent) and should be included on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview, if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointment regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist Register. INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD VIA MS TEAMS: Thursday 28 November 2024 Main duties of the job Applicants should have established skills in Trauma and Orthopaedics and its related specialties including Foot and Ankle surgery. A strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and a research interest is desirable. Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share. If shortlisted, you will be required to give a 10-minute presentation on: Where do you see the Foot and Ankle service in Leeds in the next 5 years? About us Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, with access to leading clinical expertise and medical technology. We care for people from all over the country as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself. The Trust has a budget of £1.1 billion. Our 20,000 staff ensure that every year we see and treat over 1,500,000 people in our 2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000 in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out-patient appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the best for specialist and integrated care. Our vision is based on The Leeds Way, which is a clear statement of who we are and what we believe, founded on values of working that were put forward by our own staff. Our values are to be: Patient-centred Fair Collaborative Accountable Empowered We believe that by being true to these values, we will consistently achieve and continuously improve our results in relation to our goals, which are to be: 1. The best for patient safety, quality and experience 2. The best place to work 3. A centre of excellence for specialist services, education, research and innovation 4. Hospitals that offer seamless, integrated care 5. Financially sustainable Date posted 04 October 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number C9298-CON-865 Job locations Chapel Allerton Hospital Chapeltown Road Leeds LS7 4SA Job description Job responsibilities 2. OBJECTIVES OF THE POST To deliver care to patients with orthopaedic pathologies at Chapel Allerton Hospital Out-patient clinics Supervision of patients Care of in-patients on a Trauma rota (1:12) Contribute to Specialist Multi-disciplinary team meetings 2.1 To link with consultant colleagues in other relevant site specialist teams within the Orthopaedic Service and across the different sub specialities. 2.2 To work with colleagues in Trauma to deliver acute on call (currently 1:12). This includes both out-of-hours cover in addition to acute ward rounds during normal working hours. 2.3 To contribute to research, teaching and new developments within the Elective Orthopaedic department. The post holder will be encouraged to facilitate and contribute to the current clinical research programs on going in the department. Job description Job responsibilities 2. OBJECTIVES OF THE POST To deliver care to patients with orthopaedic pathologies at Chapel Allerton Hospital Out-patient clinics Supervision of patients Care of in-patients on a Trauma rota (1:12) Contribute to Specialist Multi-disciplinary team meetings 2.1 To link with consultant colleagues in other relevant site specialist teams within the Orthopaedic Service and across the different sub specialities. 2.2 To work with colleagues in Trauma to deliver acute on call (currently 1:12). This includes both out-of-hours cover in addition to acute ward rounds during normal working hours. 2.3 To contribute to research, teaching and new developments within the Elective Orthopaedic department. The post holder will be encouraged to facilitate and contribute to the current clinical research programs on going in the department. Person Specification Training, Research, Teaching & Audit Essential Should have completed a recognised training programme in Trauma and Orthopaedics. Should have completed a Fellowship in Foot and Ankle surgery. Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research as shown by published research in a peer reviewed medical journal. Evidence of the ability to present the findings of their research at a relevant scientific meeting. Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors. Experience of participation in regular clinical audit. Desirable Significant independent experience in Foot and Ankle. Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff. Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops. Training the Trainers or ATLS Instructor courses. Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Requirements Essential Understanding of current issues in the NHS, and of the responsibilities of a consultant. Ability to demonstrate successful leadership of service improvement or other management programmes. Well organised and skilled in good time management. Effective interpersonal skills. Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team Demonstrate ability to function in a shared management structure, working to a consensus and contributing to a shared strategy and set of objectives. Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice. Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process Desirable Formal clinical management experience. Qualifications Essential Full GMC Registration - YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY STATED ON YOUR APPLICATION FORM. Basic Medical Qualification FRCS (Tr&Orth) or equivalent CCT or equivalent (within 6 months of AAC) ATLS Provider Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice. Eligibility to work in the UK. Is up to date and fit to practise safely. Desirable Relevant higher degree Experience Essential st be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery. Must be able to demonstrate a fellowship level experience in Foot and Ankle surgery. Significant experience: -In the diagnosis of complex midfoot and hindfoot pathologies -As primary surgeon in the surgical correction of complex mid and hindfoot deformities due to degenerate change and neuromuscular imbalance -Of the management of diabetic foot pathology both non operative and operative Person Specification Training, Research, Teaching & Audit Essential Should have completed a recognised training programme in Trauma and Orthopaedics. Should have completed a Fellowship in Foot and Ankle surgery. Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research as shown by published research in a peer reviewed medical journal. Evidence of the ability to present the findings of their research at a relevant scientific meeting. Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors. Experience of participation in regular clinical audit. Desirable Significant independent experience in Foot and Ankle. Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff. Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops. Training the Trainers or ATLS Instructor courses. Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Requirements Essential Understanding of current issues in the NHS, and of the responsibilities of a consultant. Ability to demonstrate successful leadership of service improvement or other management programmes. Well organised and skilled in good time management. Effective interpersonal skills. Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team Demonstrate ability to function in a shared management structure, working to a consensus and contributing to a shared strategy and set of objectives. Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice. Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process Desirable Formal clinical management experience. Qualifications Essential Full GMC Registration - YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY STATED ON YOUR APPLICATION FORM. Basic Medical Qualification FRCS (Tr&Orth) or equivalent CCT or equivalent (within 6 months of AAC) ATLS Provider Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice. Eligibility to work in the UK. Is up to date and fit to practise safely. Desirable Relevant higher degree Experience Essential st be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery. Must be able to demonstrate a fellowship level experience in Foot and Ankle surgery. Significant experience: -In the diagnosis of complex midfoot and hindfoot pathologies -As primary surgeon in the surgical correction of complex mid and hindfoot deformities due to degenerate change and neuromuscular imbalance -Of the management of diabetic foot pathology both non operative and operative 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 Leeds Teaching Hospitals Address Chapel Allerton Hospital Chapeltown Road Leeds LS7 4SA Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)