Job summary
This is a Locum Consultant post, full time, with 10 programmed activities per week, Surgical and Clinical. The remit of the postholder will be to work within the multi- disciplinary team providing and developing care for orthopaedic patients within the Sports Knee Firm. The individual will be required to play an active role in the general workload of the Sports Knee department.
The post will be primarily based at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, an NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
You will perform a range of orthopaedics procedure on patients referred to the Hospital. You will be treating NHS patients referred to the hospital, working in accordance with hospital protocols and working practices.
As well as being able to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems in elective orthopaedics from your experience, you will be required to perform surgical procedures on patients referred to the hospital, working in accordance with hospital protocols and working practices.
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, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles walk 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
Contribute to the provision of a comprehensive, high quality Knee and Sports Injury service at the Trust
Deliver clinical sessions in out-patients and theatres
Assessment, investigation and diagnosis of all Knee related conditions in out-patients
Knee arthroscopy (cartilage repair)
Ligament tears and ACL reconstruction
Meniscus repair
Knee replacement
Knee and Sports trauma
Job description
Job responsibilities
Contribute to the provision of a comprehensive, high quality Knee and Sports Injury service at the Trust
Deliver clinical sessions in out-patients and theatres
Assessment, investigation and diagnosis of all Knee related conditions in out-patients
Knee arthroscopy (cartilage repair)
Ligament tears and ACL reconstruction
Meniscus repair
Knee replacement
Knee and Sports trauma
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- Registered with the GMC with licence to practice and with no restrictions and currently practicing clinician, plus entry on the GMC Specialist Register for T&O via CCT or CESR (CP)
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MD Ph.D
Experience and Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Fully trained in the generality of knee surgery and able to develop a sub-speciality interest.
- All round Orthopaedic experience
- Fellowship in area of special interest knee surgery 12 months minimum post entry onto the specialist register.
- Independent surgical practice in core knee procedures (ACL/TKR/UKR/Osteotomy - demonstrated by log book)
Desirable
- 12 Months + subspecialty fellowship training.
- Experience of robotic knee arthroplasty
Clinical Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of audit.
- Demonstrate recent leadership of audit, process and outcomes.
Desirable
- Experience in audit specifically regarding Knee surgery
Teaching
Essential
- Proven teaching skills and commitment to the training of junior doctors
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification
- Educational supervisor experience
Academic achievement, research and publication
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research.
- Recent Research publications of papers in knee surgery.
Desirable
- Sub-speciality prioritisation in knee surgery
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- Registered with the GMC with licence to practice and with no restrictions and currently practicing clinician, plus entry on the GMC Specialist Register for T&O via CCT or CESR (CP)
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MD Ph.D
Experience and Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Fully trained in the generality of knee surgery and able to develop a sub-speciality interest.
- All round Orthopaedic experience
- Fellowship in area of special interest knee surgery 12 months minimum post entry onto the specialist register.
- Independent surgical practice in core knee procedures (ACL/TKR/UKR/Osteotomy - demonstrated by log book)
Desirable
- 12 Months + subspecialty fellowship training.
- Experience of robotic knee arthroplasty
Clinical Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of audit.
- Demonstrate recent leadership of audit, process and outcomes.
Desirable
- Experience in audit specifically regarding Knee surgery
Teaching
Essential
- Proven teaching skills and commitment to the training of junior doctors
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification
- Educational supervisor experience
Academic achievement, research and publication
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research.
- Recent Research publications of papers in knee surgery.
Desirable
- Sub-speciality prioritisation in knee surgery
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 NHS Foundation Trust
Oswestry
SY10 7AG
Employer's website
https://www.rjah.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
