Job summary
An opportunity has arisen within The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH) NHS Foundation Trust for a Paediatric Orthopaedic Consultant post (10PA), complementing the existing three Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeons.
The postholder will be expected to support the team to address current departmental capacity issues and plans for ongoing expansion and development of the unit. The successful candidate would be expected to participate fully in developing and promoting the Paediatric Orthopaedic service and contribute to the life of this nationally and internationally renowned specialist orthopaedic hospital in line with both the unit and wider trust strategy.
The successful candidate would be expected to provide clinical expertise in the speciality to complement the current existing services. Experience in managing and leading Ponseti service would be particularly useful.
Visits:
Visits to the unit and opportunity to meet the team can be arranged and is encouraged. Informal enquiries to Mr Derfel Williams, Clinical Lead for Paediatric Orthopaedics 01691 404570 or Laura Crump, Service Manager for Paediatric Orthopaedics on 07989965856.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will be responsible for the care of patients referred by general practitioners and all departments and will undertake clinics, ward rounds and operating lists 'programmed activities' as appropriate. We are looking for a dynamic individual who wishes to develop this service to deal with the high demand in a timely and efficient manner.
About us
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH)is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.
In the National Staff Survey, 74% of our staff would recommend the Trust as a place to work and 92% would recommend the hospital to a friend or relative for treatment.
Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities - including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans' Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will have a responsibility for the running of their clinical service, integrating this with the department as a whole and ensuring appropriate communication with general practitioners, managers and hospital committees. The appointee will be responsible for contributing to the achievement of relevant aspects of the Trusts contractual obligations and business plans.
The appointee will be expected to ensure their clinical service is in accordance with the principles of Clinical Governance which must include appropriate clinical audit, clinical targets, KPIs, evidence-based practice, and continued personal educational and professional development. Take responsibility for your own continuing professional education/development in accordance with guidelines set out by the appropriate college or professional body. Maintain knowledge and skills in relevant areas of professional responsibility, safeguard professional standards of conduct and practice.
Undertake your annual appraisal and job plan review with your clinical manager in accordance with the Trust policy. Maintain appropriate records to facilitate the appraisal process and, when clarified, the relevant documentation to satisfy revalidation procedures. Appropriate funding for the purposes of CPD will be available.
Please see job description for more details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will have a responsibility for the running of their clinical service, integrating this with the department as a whole and ensuring appropriate communication with general practitioners, managers and hospital committees. The appointee will be responsible for contributing to the achievement of relevant aspects of the Trusts contractual obligations and business plans.
The appointee will be expected to ensure their clinical service is in accordance with the principles of Clinical Governance which must include appropriate clinical audit, clinical targets, KPIs, evidence-based practice, and continued personal educational and professional development. Take responsibility for your own continuing professional education/development in accordance with guidelines set out by the appropriate college or professional body. Maintain knowledge and skills in relevant areas of professional responsibility, safeguard professional standards of conduct and practice.
Undertake your annual appraisal and job plan review with your clinical manager in accordance with the Trust policy. Maintain appropriate records to facilitate the appraisal process and, when clarified, the relevant documentation to satisfy revalidation procedures. Appropriate funding for the purposes of CPD will be available.
Please see job description for more details.
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview or CESR pathway or alternative route to specialist registration
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MD Ph.D
Experience
Essential
- All round orthopaedic experience. Experience (as part of structured training and recognised by SAC or equivalent) in paediatric orthopaedic surgery.
- Evidence of specialist training in area of special interest.(12 month minimum)
Desirable
- Paediatric experience to reflect the generality of the specialty and to support the local services at RJAH and Ponseti experience
Teaching
Essential
- Proven teaching skills and commitment to the training of junior doctors
Academic Achievement , Research and Publication
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
- Recent Research publications and presentation of papers
Clinical Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of audit
- Demonstrate recent leadership of audit, process and outcomes
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview or CESR pathway or alternative route to specialist registration
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MD Ph.D
Experience
Essential
- All round orthopaedic experience. Experience (as part of structured training and recognised by SAC or equivalent) in paediatric orthopaedic surgery.
- Evidence of specialist training in area of special interest.(12 month minimum)
Desirable
- Paediatric experience to reflect the generality of the specialty and to support the local services at RJAH and Ponseti experience
Teaching
Essential
- Proven teaching skills and commitment to the training of junior doctors
Academic Achievement , Research and Publication
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
- Recent Research publications and presentation of papers
Clinical Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of audit
- Demonstrate recent leadership of audit, process and outcomes
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
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital
Gobowen
SY107AG
Employer's website
https://www.rjah.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
