Job summary
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Consultant Orthopaedic surgeon with a subspecialty hand and wrist interest who is passionate about the delivery of care and who enjoys working with like-minded clinicians who share in this vision.
Whether you are looking for your first Consultant post or are an experienced Trauma and Orthopaedic Consultant, we have much to offer, with ample opportunity and encouragement to pursue research, improvement projects, teaching, and supervision.
The successful candidate will join 28 other Consultants, 1 Specialty Doctor, 1 Associate Specialist and 33 Resident Doctors andwill be responsible for the management of Trauma and Orthopaedic patients along our care pathways and will be part of a team managing acute trauma lists, trauma meetings, fracture clinics, and regular Multidisciplinary team meetings.
They will be required to contribute to a 1 in 16 on-call rota.
Intending applicants may obtain further information and/or arrange a visit by contacting Philip Sauve or David Farr on 02392 286000 Ext 6570.
Interview Date: 4th April 2025
Main duties of the job
Full ranges of trauma and elective services are provided. The Orthopaedic surgeons work in close association with the Southampton University Hospital Trust which is our Major Trauma Centre. We accept patients from the Wessex Neurological Centre in Southampton, patients with severe neurological damage may be treated in The Wessex Spinal Injury Unit at Odstock Hospital, Salisbury which is also the location of the Regional Plastic Surgery and Burns Unit.
Virtual fracture clinics are held every day and face to face fracture clinics run Monday to Friday all day. These are preceded by a trauma round where cases admitted during the previous night requiring surgery are assessed and their management determined. The trauma list takes place in dedicated theatres every day with a second trauma list Monday to Friday. At present there are five further sub speciality trauma lists during the week on various days.
Joint clinics are held monthly between individual Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Consultant Rheumatologists. The Complex Combined Hand clinic runs every month to discuss complex and interesting cases. A supportive Hand Therapy team is onsite attending monthly meetings for continuity of care.
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful
applicant will join the team as a Consultant and will be expected to participate
in all facets of the department including the general trauma on-call, general
trauma operating lists, elective hand surgery lists and clinics, hand trauma
operating lists and general fracture clinics to meet service demands.
Clinical Duties:
The post holder
will be an Orthopaedic Consultant with a specialist interest in Hand surgery at
Fellowship level. The post will be based at Queen Alexandra Hospital. Full participation in teaching, audit and
research will be expected.
Education
& Research
The teaching and training of Junior Medical
Staff is regarded to be of paramount importance by this department. The teaching standards are in line with the
agreement between the Trust and Post Graduate Dean.
It is expected that the appointee would contribute
to the active teaching programme for undergraduates/specialist registrars /GPs
/resident doctor staff and nurses.
Monthly audit meetings are held on a rolling basis and are held at Queen
Alexandra Hospital. These are attended
by as many Consultants as possible and all resident doctor staff, nursing staff
and allied health professionals. This is
on a rolling half-day basis allied to other specialties within the hospital.
The department plays an active part in the
Wessex Regional Post Graduate Orthopaedic training programme, which occurs on alternate Fridays during the University
term time and is run in conjunction with the Orthopaedic Department of
University Hospital Southampton.
Teaching sessions are held in Southampton and Portsmouth and once a term
in other departments within the region. Time
will be made available if the Consultant is required to participate in regional
teaching.
The Consultant may be
expected to be a named Educational Supervisor for resident doctors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful
applicant will join the team as a Consultant and will be expected to participate
in all facets of the department including the general trauma on-call, general
trauma operating lists, elective hand surgery lists and clinics, hand trauma
operating lists and general fracture clinics to meet service demands.
Clinical Duties:
The post holder
will be an Orthopaedic Consultant with a specialist interest in Hand surgery at
Fellowship level. The post will be based at Queen Alexandra Hospital. Full participation in teaching, audit and
research will be expected.
Education
& Research
The teaching and training of Junior Medical
Staff is regarded to be of paramount importance by this department. The teaching standards are in line with the
agreement between the Trust and Post Graduate Dean.
It is expected that the appointee would contribute
to the active teaching programme for undergraduates/specialist registrars /GPs
/resident doctor staff and nurses.
Monthly audit meetings are held on a rolling basis and are held at Queen
Alexandra Hospital. These are attended
by as many Consultants as possible and all resident doctor staff, nursing staff
and allied health professionals. This is
on a rolling half-day basis allied to other specialties within the hospital.
The department plays an active part in the
Wessex Regional Post Graduate Orthopaedic training programme, which occurs on alternate Fridays during the University
term time and is run in conjunction with the Orthopaedic Department of
University Hospital Southampton.
Teaching sessions are held in Southampton and Portsmouth and once a term
in other departments within the region. Time
will be made available if the Consultant is required to participate in regional
teaching.
The Consultant may be
expected to be a named Educational Supervisor for resident doctors.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Medical Degree (MBBS / MBChB or equivalent)
- FRCS T&O or qualifications of an equivalent level
- Recognised Fellowship in Hand surgery including management of inflammatory arthritides and spasticity.
Experience
Essential
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via
- Certificate of completion of training CCT or CESR. Proposed CCT, CESR date must be due within 6 months of interview
- CESR /portfolio pathway, or alternative routes to specialist registration
- An appropriate higher Trauma and Orthopaedic surgical qualification
- Demonstrable skills and experience of Hand Surgery
- Demonstrable skills and experience of Trauma Surgery
- Understanding of clinical risk management
Desirable
- Hand Diploma (BSHH or European)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Medical Degree (MBBS / MBChB or equivalent)
- FRCS T&O or qualifications of an equivalent level
- Recognised Fellowship in Hand surgery including management of inflammatory arthritides and spasticity.
Experience
Essential
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via
- Certificate of completion of training CCT or CESR. Proposed CCT, CESR date must be due within 6 months of interview
- CESR /portfolio pathway, or alternative routes to specialist registration
- An appropriate higher Trauma and Orthopaedic surgical qualification
- Demonstrable skills and experience of Hand Surgery
- Demonstrable skills and experience of Trauma Surgery
- Understanding of clinical risk management
Desirable
- Hand Diploma (BSHH or European)
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.
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.
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).
