Job summary
We are looking for a passionate and committed Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedics with a specialist interest in Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery to join the team at the West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Bury St Edmunds.
The individual appointed to the post will have completed orthopaedic training and have completed or be undertaking a training fellowship in paediatric orthopaedic surgery. They will need to share desire to deliver highest standard care to patient presenting with a wide range of paediatric orthopaedic problems within a DGH setting.
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Main duties of the job
o Provision of Trauma and Orthopaedic services, to the highest clinical standards in particular to lead in the development of a subspecialist service in paediatric orthopaedics
o To share with colleagues' responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Trauma and Orthopaedic Department
o Teaching and training of junior staff, medical students, para-medical practitioners.
o To participate actively in both Departmental and Trust Clinical Governance and Audit.
o To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME), appraisal and revalidation.
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About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Department would like to appoint a surgeon who has a broad ability in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery but with a special interest and expertise in Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery. Recognised fellowship in this field is big advantage.
We are an innovative department who work well together and are looking for someone to join our team. The role will not involve being on the adult 1:10 on call rota but will require the candidate to support on call cases when paediatric specialty input is required.
This post may involve cross site working both at a local peripheral community hospital and the child development centre within Bury St Edmunds. In addition, we are looking to establish and arrangement with Addenbrookes Hospital to allow the appointee to attend MDT clinics as well as have opportunities to dual consultant operate on complex cases.
Please See Full Job Description attached for details
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Department would like to appoint a surgeon who has a broad ability in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery but with a special interest and expertise in Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery. Recognised fellowship in this field is big advantage.
We are an innovative department who work well together and are looking for someone to join our team. The role will not involve being on the adult 1:10 on call rota but will require the candidate to support on call cases when paediatric specialty input is required.
This post may involve cross site working both at a local peripheral community hospital and the child development centre within Bury St Edmunds. In addition, we are looking to establish and arrangement with Addenbrookes Hospital to allow the appointee to attend MDT clinics as well as have opportunities to dual consultant operate on complex cases.
Please See Full Job Description attached for details
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS orth. or Success in appropriate overseas Specialty examination
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register for Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery and hold a licence to practise or be eligible for entry on the Register (within six months of completion of Certificate of Completion of Training) at time of interview.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- A wide experience of orthopaedic and trauma surgery
- Expertise in most if not all aspects of paediatric orthopaedic conditions.
- Clinical training and experience to the level required for gaining a UK CCT in Trauma and Orthopaedics.
Desirable
- Six years supervised training in an appropriate SpR level training programme
- Fellowship level training in Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery.
- Evidence of contribution to the development of clinical guidelines/pathways for paediatric orthopaedics
- Interest in cerebral palsy.
Management Abilty
Essential
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
- Ability to organise and manage out patient priorities, waiting lists and operating lists
- Ability to manage and lead surgical firm
- Experience of audit management
- Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets
- mandatory deanery requirement of clinical supervisor training ( or an undertaking to complete this after appointment )
Desirable
- Willingness to take on managerial tasks.
Teaching/Education
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior doctors (FY1, FY2, ST1/2 and SpRs).
- Ability to teach clinical skills
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Desirable
- Experience of teaching on regional/national/international courses
Research
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Desirable
- Intention to initiate and lead research programmes.
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit
- Commitment to following NICE guidance
- Commitment to national audits eg NJR, NHFD
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS orth. or Success in appropriate overseas Specialty examination
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register for Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery and hold a licence to practise or be eligible for entry on the Register (within six months of completion of Certificate of Completion of Training) at time of interview.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- A wide experience of orthopaedic and trauma surgery
- Expertise in most if not all aspects of paediatric orthopaedic conditions.
- Clinical training and experience to the level required for gaining a UK CCT in Trauma and Orthopaedics.
Desirable
- Six years supervised training in an appropriate SpR level training programme
- Fellowship level training in Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery.
- Evidence of contribution to the development of clinical guidelines/pathways for paediatric orthopaedics
- Interest in cerebral palsy.
Management Abilty
Essential
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
- Ability to organise and manage out patient priorities, waiting lists and operating lists
- Ability to manage and lead surgical firm
- Experience of audit management
- Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets
- mandatory deanery requirement of clinical supervisor training ( or an undertaking to complete this after appointment )
Desirable
- Willingness to take on managerial tasks.
Teaching/Education
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior doctors (FY1, FY2, ST1/2 and SpRs).
- Ability to teach clinical skills
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Desirable
- Experience of teaching on regional/national/international courses
Research
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Desirable
- Intention to initiate and lead research programmes.
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit
- Commitment to following NICE guidance
- Commitment to national audits eg NJR, NHFD
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).
Employer details
Employer name
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Hardwick Lane
Bury St. Edmunds
IP33 2QZ
Employer's website
https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
