Job summary
An opportunity has arisen within The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH) NHS Foundation Trust.
This post is for a whole-time permanent consultant specialising in knee arthroplasty and soft tissue, sports injury surgery at the Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, developing a career within this nationally and internationally renowned specialist orthopaedic hospital and developing and promoting the soft tissue and sports injury knee service.
This Full-time post complements the six existing Consultants in Knee and Sports Injury Surgery at Oswestry.
The successful applicant will have completed (or be within 6 months of the award of CCT) their specialist training in Trauma and Orthopaedics with evidence of subspecialty fellowship training in knee surgery.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be responsible for those patients referred to their care and will undertake clinics, pre-operative assessment, operating lists and ward rounds.
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.
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 the 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
Applicants will be able to demonstrate through their application that they are sufficiently trained in knee surgery and capable of developing this as their sub-specialty interest.
Interested candidates will be listed on the GMC's Specialist Register for Trauma and Orthopaedics (or be within 6 months of being at the time of interview) and have completed an appropriate post-specialist registration fellowship (minimum 12 month duration).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants will be able to demonstrate through their application that they are sufficiently trained in knee surgery and capable of developing this as their sub-specialty interest.
Interested candidates will be listed on the GMC's Specialist Register for Trauma and Orthopaedics (or be within 6 months of being at the time of interview) and have completed an appropriate post-specialist registration fellowship (minimum 12 month duration).
Person Specification
Qualifications and Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with license to practice and with no restrictions on practice and currently practicing clinician
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Trauma and Orthopaedics, via CCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview CESR or European Community Rights
Desirable
Experience and specialist knowledge
Essential
- All round orthopaedic experience.
- Twelve-month post-specialist registration fellowship in sub specialty.
- Fully trained in the generality of knee surgery.
Desirable
- Independent surgical practice in core Knee procedures (ACL/TKR/UKR)
- Subspecialist interest in patellofemoral surgery
Audit, Research and Teaching
Essential
- Understanding of principles of audit and demonstrates recent leadership of audit, process and outcomes.process and outcomes. (including process, outcomes and change in practice)
- Proven teaching skills and commitment to training of junior doctors.
- Understands the principles and applications of clinical research and lists recent research publications and presentation of papers in knee surgery
Desirable
- Experience in audit specifically regarding knee surgery
- Formal teaching qualification and or educational supervisor experience
- Subspecialty publications in knee surgery with a specific focus in patellofemoral disorders
Person Specification
Qualifications and Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with license to practice and with no restrictions on practice and currently practicing clinician
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Trauma and Orthopaedics, via CCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview CESR or European Community Rights
Desirable
Experience and specialist knowledge
Essential
- All round orthopaedic experience.
- Twelve-month post-specialist registration fellowship in sub specialty.
- Fully trained in the generality of knee surgery.
Desirable
- Independent surgical practice in core Knee procedures (ACL/TKR/UKR)
- Subspecialist interest in patellofemoral surgery
Audit, Research and Teaching
Essential
- Understanding of principles of audit and demonstrates recent leadership of audit, process and outcomes.process and outcomes. (including process, outcomes and change in practice)
- Proven teaching skills and commitment to training of junior doctors.
- Understands the principles and applications of clinical research and lists recent research publications and presentation of papers in knee surgery
Desirable
- Experience in audit specifically regarding knee surgery
- Formal teaching qualification and or educational supervisor experience
- Subspecialty publications in knee surgery with a specific focus in patellofemoral disorders
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 NHSFT
Oswestry
SY10 7AG
Employer's website
https://www.rjah.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
