Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to recruit a high calibre Ortho-Plastic Hand Fellow.
You will join a large multidisciplinary Orthoplastic Hand & Wrist Team consisting of Consultant colleagues, Hand Registrar, Hand Surgery core trainee, Advanced Practitioners and Specialist Nurses in Hand Surgery.
The unit has a strong track record in higher level teaching and training for hand surgery.
Post-CCT doctors will be desirable, there is independent clinic and theatre activity within the post. There will be a teaching and research commitment. There will be an expectation to provide out of hours Hand Surgery clinic/theatre and manage hand trauma as well as elective hand surgery. The post is useful for those undertaking a diploma in Hand Surgery (BSSH or FESSH).
Hand Surgeons from either a Plastic or Orthopaedic background are encouraged to apply.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be based at Salford Royal Hospital, Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) with elective lists predominantly at Rochdale.
The candidate will be expected to integrate within the team of existing consultants, specialistregistrars, Trust Grade Doctors and Orthopaedic advanced Nurse Practitioners in order to provide acomplete Trauma and Orthopaedic service. The main focus of the job role is in assisting the Consultants in the delivery of Hand Surgery.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across
Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in thecommunity, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leaveallowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications & Registration
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council
- M.B.Ch.B or Equivalent
- MRCS
Desirable
- FRCS T&O
- BSSH Hand Diploma/ European Board Hand Diploma, or evidence of preparation
Research and Audit
Essential
- Evidence of Complete Audits
Desirable
- higher degree in research
- review of medical journals
Experience
Essential
- Compentence within hand surgery
- Plastics/ orthopaedic trauma experience at a senior registrar level
- At least 1 year UK experiance
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk
- Proven ability to work effectively in the different clinical settings required for the job
Desirable
- Exposure to Hand and Plastic Surgery
- 4 or more years Orthopaedics experiance
- Evidence of research and Audit
- ATLS/ ATLS instructor
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Acute care safe (up to date with advanced life support qualifications)
- Practical skills relevant to the post
- Effective English language skills (undergraduate medical training in English/ IELTS or equivalent)
- Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to cope under pressure and demonstrate problem solving and decision-making skills
Desirable
- ATLS/ ATLS instructor
- Experience in leadership
Person Specification
Qualifications & Registration
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council
- M.B.Ch.B or Equivalent
- MRCS
Desirable
- FRCS T&O
- BSSH Hand Diploma/ European Board Hand Diploma, or evidence of preparation
Research and Audit
Essential
- Evidence of Complete Audits
Desirable
- higher degree in research
- review of medical journals
Experience
Essential
- Compentence within hand surgery
- Plastics/ orthopaedic trauma experience at a senior registrar level
- At least 1 year UK experiance
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk
- Proven ability to work effectively in the different clinical settings required for the job
Desirable
- Exposure to Hand and Plastic Surgery
- 4 or more years Orthopaedics experiance
- Evidence of research and Audit
- ATLS/ ATLS instructor
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Acute care safe (up to date with advanced life support qualifications)
- Practical skills relevant to the post
- Effective English language skills (undergraduate medical training in English/ IELTS or equivalent)
- Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to cope under pressure and demonstrate problem solving and decision-making skills
Desirable
- ATLS/ ATLS instructor
- Experience in leadership
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).