Job summary
UHNM is looking to recruit a substantive Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedics, specialising in soft tissue knee and knee surgery. In conjunction with consultant colleagues the post holder will provide a soft tissue knee service at UHNM responding to local and network referrals. The post holder will also be expected to provide specialist trauma knee work as well as the provision of soft tissue knee elective work.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant should demonstrate that they have had dedicated training in knee surgery. The post holder will take responsibility for the inpatient and outpatient care of trauma and orthopaedic patients which will include caring for knee patients as well as the provision of specialist emergency trauma and elective orthopaedic care to our patients. The successful applicant will be expected to work across both our sites at Royal Stoke and County Hospital and contribute to an on-call rota for general trauma, we are expecting to move into a specialist on call system in the future.
UHNM Trauma Directorate works closely with the prestigious Keele Medical School and there will be an opportunity for the post-holder to contribute to medical student teaching. We also have a vast network of allied health professionals
The post holder will be expected to take an appropriate share in the management and administrative workload of the Department. All Consultants are involved in planning and development of the service.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A detailed job description and main responsibilities are within the attached job description attached under supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
A detailed job description and main responsibilities are within the attached job description attached under supporting documents
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via o CCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview o CESR or o European Community Rights
Clinical Experience & Training
Essential
- Experience of post graduate and undergraduate teaching and training at an appropriate level
- Extensive experience in managing Soft tissue knee and knee trauma as part of a major trauma service
- Evidence of completion of approved fellowship training in soft tissue knee subspecialty
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
- ATLS/European Trauma/ or equivalent Trauma Course in last four years
Desirable
- Experience of working in a major trauma centre
Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working
Essential
- oExperience of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching and training at an appropriate level
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to help manage the specialist unit and advise Trauma Directorate and working parties as appropriate
Desirable
- Experience of other MTCs/equivalent
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via o CCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview o CESR or o European Community Rights
Clinical Experience & Training
Essential
- Experience of post graduate and undergraduate teaching and training at an appropriate level
- Extensive experience in managing Soft tissue knee and knee trauma as part of a major trauma service
- Evidence of completion of approved fellowship training in soft tissue knee subspecialty
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
- ATLS/European Trauma/ or equivalent Trauma Course in last four years
Desirable
- Experience of working in a major trauma centre
Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working
Essential
- oExperience of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching and training at an appropriate level
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to help manage the specialist unit and advise Trauma Directorate and working parties as appropriate
Desirable
- Experience of other MTCs/equivalent
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
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
