King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Locum Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic - Upper Limb

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Job summary

The Department of Trauma & Orthopaedics at the Princess Royal University Hospital, a division of Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, is looking for enthusiastic and committed Trauma & Orthopaedic Upper Limb Surgeon with a specialist interest in hand & wrist surgery.

The appointed Trauma & Orthopaedic surgeon will join a join a friendly and supportive team of 12 Consultants and 5 Associate Specialists that works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary teams at the Princess Royal University Hospital and Denmark Hill. There may also be opportunities for cross-site working between Denmark Hill site and the South sites, subject to agreement and needs. The team is currently supported by 12 Specialist Registrars/ Senior Clinical Fellows (Reg level); 16 Junior Clinical Fellows/ Core Surgical Trainees/ MTI and cover both the PRUH and Orpington sites; a Specialist Nurse for Trauma and a Specialist Nurse for Hip Fractures.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be actively involved in the management of Orthopaedic Trauma at Princess Royal University Hospital, and provide a sub-speciality interest in the management of Upper Limb & Hand/Wrist surgery. It is essential that the post holder would have experience and fellowship level training in shoulder, elbow, hand & wrist trauma (upper limb) and is likely to obtain CCT in future or already has it or its equivalent. Experience in the management of general trauma and fragility and hip fractures are desirable.

The Trauma in-patients are based in a purpose-designed 28 bed ward for Hip fracture patients and other Surgical wards for overflow. There is a full component of nursing and physiotherapy, 24/7 for hip and other fragility fractures.There is a dedicated Children's ward at the PRUH. ITU facilities are available at the PRUH or Denmark Hill.

The Orpington Elective Orthopaedic hospital is an elective centre with three laminar flow theatres, an admissions lounge and two wards of 19 and 28 beds.

There is a dedicated Day Surgery Unit at the PRUH, with 6 theatres, Mon-Fri and some Sat working, with approximately 12 Trauma & Orthopaedic lists per week, shared with other specialties. The unit is equipped to do U/Limb, Lower Limb and some types of Foot & Ankle day surgery, elective and trauma cases.

About us

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and around 14,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

The trust-wide strategy Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we can take Team King's to another level.

Details

Date posted

23 May 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£86,721 to £116,165 a year per annum, inc London weighting

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

213-PRUH-6382

Job locations

Princess Royal University Hospital

Orpington

BR6 8ND


Job description

Job responsibilities

The postholder will need to demonstrate proficiency in all aspects of upper limb surgery. Knowledge and experience of treating acute and elective shoulder, elbow, hand and wrist conditions is essential. Specifically, there will be an emphasis on hand and wrist. Candidates will be asked to demonstrate proficiency a strong background in this. The post will be based at the PRUH, but may be required to work across sites which form part of Kings College Hospital Foundation Trust. The proposed Job Plan mirrors that of the previous postholder and is attached. There will be an average of 8.5 Programmed Activities of Direct Clinical Care, with the remainder being allocated for Supporting Professional and/or other Activities. The On-Call commitment is for 1:8 week days and 1:12 weekend rota which is classed as Category A.

Once appointed, there would be an expectation from the Consultant that further duties involving local governance, audit, performance, education and other such duties may be assigned to and expected of them.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The postholder will need to demonstrate proficiency in all aspects of upper limb surgery. Knowledge and experience of treating acute and elective shoulder, elbow, hand and wrist conditions is essential. Specifically, there will be an emphasis on hand and wrist. Candidates will be asked to demonstrate proficiency a strong background in this. The post will be based at the PRUH, but may be required to work across sites which form part of Kings College Hospital Foundation Trust. The proposed Job Plan mirrors that of the previous postholder and is attached. There will be an average of 8.5 Programmed Activities of Direct Clinical Care, with the remainder being allocated for Supporting Professional and/or other Activities. The On-Call commitment is for 1:8 week days and 1:12 weekend rota which is classed as Category A.

Once appointed, there would be an expectation from the Consultant that further duties involving local governance, audit, performance, education and other such duties may be assigned to and expected of them.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • FRCS (Ortho) or equivalent Shoulder & Upper Limb Surgery Fellowship

Desirable

  • Experience in management of complex Upper Limb trauma.
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • FRCS (Ortho) or equivalent Shoulder & Upper Limb Surgery Fellowship

Desirable

  • Experience in management of complex Upper Limb trauma.

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).

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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

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Princess Royal University Hospital

Orpington

BR6 8ND


Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Princess Royal University Hospital

Orpington

BR6 8ND


Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead & Orthopaedic Consultant

Mr Osman Khan

01689865702

Details

Date posted

23 May 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£86,721 to £116,165 a year per annum, inc London weighting

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

213-PRUH-6382

Job locations

Princess Royal University Hospital

Orpington

BR6 8ND


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