Job summary
Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedics - Orthogeriatric
Locum 12 months
We are looking to recruit a Locum Consultant Orthogeriatrician with the view of a substantive post.
The post is full-time with 10PAs at Wexham Park Hospital.
For further details, please contact:
Mr Rakesh Kucheria, Chief of Service - rakesh.kucheria@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
This is a new opportunity offered by Frimley Health NHS Trust for a Consultant Physician in Orthogeriatric Medicine. The post has been funded jointly by Medical and Orthopaedic Directorates.
The post holder will not be on the general medical on call or look after general medical patients but will work closely with the orthopaedic trauma consultants to provide joint peri-and post-operative care for elderly trauma patients admitted to dedicated trauma and orthopaedic wards. Each trauma ward currently has dedicated F1 and F2 junior doctors who will support the medical management of patients. Junior orthopaedic surgeons, trauma nurse practitioners and trauma coordinators, who coordinate the trauma operating lists in liaison with the anaesthetists and trauma surgeons, provide additional support. The orthogeriatric service is at the moment provided by a dedicated consultant with the support of 1 senior clinical fellow, 1-2 GP trainees and 1 core clinical fellow.
Please refer to full job description for further information.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users. Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a Orthogeriatric Orthopaedics Consultant to support our team on the Wexham Park site.
The job is a full-time post comprising of 10 Programmed Activities (PAs).
The final job plan will be agreed between the successful applicant and the Chief of Service.
Please refer to full job description for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a Orthogeriatric Orthopaedics Consultant to support our team on the Wexham Park site.
The job is a full-time post comprising of 10 Programmed Activities (PAs).
The final job plan will be agreed between the successful applicant and the Chief of Service.
Please refer to full job description for further information.
Person Specification
Skills, mental abilities, special aptitudes eg. logical reasoning, numerical, innovative
Essential
- Able to evaluate own clinical practice
- Able to demonstrate innovative thinking
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Ability to organise and develop service provision
Knowledge/ Qualifications/ Special Training
Essential
- FRCS or equivalent registration
- Part III of the Orthopaedic Fellowship intercollegiate examination
- Full GMC registration
- Entry on Specialist Register (CCST or entry expected within 6 months of interview date)
Desirable
- Fellowship of the British Orthopaedic Association and membership of an appropriate interest group
Experience
Essential
- A wide grounding during training of all aspects of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery
- Specific training of more than one year in recognised unit providing specific training in Spinal surgery
- Ability to teach clinical and operative skills
- Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates and operative skills to trainee specialists
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
- Undertaken research with published papers in refereed journals
Desirable
- A current practical involvement in general trauma management as it applies to Trauma & Orthopaedics.
- Provider or instructor status as within the Royal College Advanced Trauma Life Support System.
- Proof of having an active and continued knowledge of and experience in practical everyday management of a wide range of orthopaedic disorders.
Personal Qualities (disposition, interests)
Essential
- Show a caring attitude to patients, staff and colleagues
- Be able to work effectively in a team
- Have a commitment to working within Trust policies and procedures as guided by the Clinical Director
- Have a commitment to Continuing Medical Education / Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Possess an enquiring and critical approach to work
Person Specification
Skills, mental abilities, special aptitudes eg. logical reasoning, numerical, innovative
Essential
- Able to evaluate own clinical practice
- Able to demonstrate innovative thinking
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Ability to organise and develop service provision
Knowledge/ Qualifications/ Special Training
Essential
- FRCS or equivalent registration
- Part III of the Orthopaedic Fellowship intercollegiate examination
- Full GMC registration
- Entry on Specialist Register (CCST or entry expected within 6 months of interview date)
Desirable
- Fellowship of the British Orthopaedic Association and membership of an appropriate interest group
Experience
Essential
- A wide grounding during training of all aspects of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery
- Specific training of more than one year in recognised unit providing specific training in Spinal surgery
- Ability to teach clinical and operative skills
- Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates and operative skills to trainee specialists
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
- Undertaken research with published papers in refereed journals
Desirable
- A current practical involvement in general trauma management as it applies to Trauma & Orthopaedics.
- Provider or instructor status as within the Royal College Advanced Trauma Life Support System.
- Proof of having an active and continued knowledge of and experience in practical everyday management of a wide range of orthopaedic disorders.
Personal Qualities (disposition, interests)
Essential
- Show a caring attitude to patients, staff and colleagues
- Be able to work effectively in a team
- Have a commitment to working within Trust policies and procedures as guided by the Clinical Director
- Have a commitment to Continuing Medical Education / Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Possess an enquiring and critical approach to work
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).
