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 3 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. 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 four 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder 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 shoulder and elbow surgery. Candidates will be asked to demonstrate proficiency and a strong background in this. The proposed Job Plan 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 contracted hours are 40 per week, equivalent to 10 PAs. The On-Call commitment is for a 1:12 week days (one weekday on call every 3 weeks) and 1:12 weekend rota which is classed as Category A. The 1st on call is supported by a 2nd on call consultant working a separate rota during the weekday on-calls. The department has a collaborative and pro-active approach to trauma which the incoming colleague will be expected to support. By mutual agreement, the possibility exists for the post-holder to increase Direct Clinical Care activities to 9.5 PAs with the payment of an additional programmed activity APA, creating a total of 11 PAs.
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 post holder 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 shoulder and elbow surgery. Candidates will be asked to demonstrate proficiency and a strong background in this. The proposed Job Plan 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 contracted hours are 40 per week, equivalent to 10 PAs. The On-Call commitment is for a 1:12 week days (one weekday on call every 3 weeks) and 1:12 weekend rota which is classed as Category A. The 1st on call is supported by a 2nd on call consultant working a separate rota during the weekday on-calls. The department has a collaborative and pro-active approach to trauma which the incoming colleague will be expected to support. By mutual agreement, the possibility exists for the post-holder to increase Direct Clinical Care activities to 9.5 PAs with the payment of an additional programmed activity APA, creating a total of 11 PAs.
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Registerable medical qualification
- FRCS (Ortho) or equivalent
- Upper Limb Surgery Fellowship
Registration
Essential
- Full Registration with GMC
- Name on Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment
Training and Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in all aspects of Orthopaedic Surgery, culminating in award of CCT or equivalent.
- Specialist training in Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery.
- Specialist fellow training in Wrist and Hand elective and trauma fellowship
- ATLS - current
Desirable
- Experience in Consultant Post in Upper Limb Surgery
- Experience in management of complex Upper Limb trauma.
- Experience in management of Trauma in the elderly and fragility fractures in particular
Administration
Essential
- Experience in day to day organisation of orthopaedic and trauma services in a busy Teaching Hospital
Desirable
- Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes
Management
Essential
- Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams.
Desirable
- Experience in Management Position and courses and/or qualification
Audit
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit. Must have undertaken and completed audit projects.
Research and Publications
Essential
- Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of Orthopaedics.
Desirable
- Publication of relevant review articles.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and exam preparation
Desirable
- Teaching skills course/ qualification/development of training modalities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registerable medical qualification
- FRCS (Ortho) or equivalent
- Upper Limb Surgery Fellowship
Registration
Essential
- Full Registration with GMC
- Name on Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment
Training and Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in all aspects of Orthopaedic Surgery, culminating in award of CCT or equivalent.
- Specialist training in Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery.
- Specialist fellow training in Wrist and Hand elective and trauma fellowship
- ATLS - current
Desirable
- Experience in Consultant Post in Upper Limb Surgery
- Experience in management of complex Upper Limb trauma.
- Experience in management of Trauma in the elderly and fragility fractures in particular
Administration
Essential
- Experience in day to day organisation of orthopaedic and trauma services in a busy Teaching Hospital
Desirable
- Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes
Management
Essential
- Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams.
Desirable
- Experience in Management Position and courses and/or qualification
Audit
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit. Must have undertaken and completed audit projects.
Research and Publications
Essential
- Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of Orthopaedics.
Desirable
- Publication of relevant review articles.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and exam preparation
Desirable
- Teaching skills course/ qualification/development of training modalities
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).
