Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague to join our dynamic service within Barts Health NHS Trust.
The duties of the post holder will include the ward management of elective and emergency inpatients during their hospital admission, surgery and reviewing patients in outpatient clinics under the supervision of the consultant. The post-holder will gain experience in the management of complex and multiply injured patients at one of Europe's leading and busiest Trauma Centre's. Supervision of the post is led by Mr Peter Bates and Miss Homa Arshad, however time is spent with all pelvic, acetabular and arthroplasty consultants from the trust to maximize development and scope of practice.
For more information, please contact Peter Bates, Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedics surgeon peter.bates2@nhs.net, or Homa Arshad, Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedics surgeon homa.arshad@nhs.net.
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment
Main duties of the job
Undertaking all aspects of upper limb, lower limb, complex periarticular and pelvic and acetabular surgery.
Ability and opportunity to train trainees to fix complex fractures and to be mentor.
To be trained in open and percutaneous pelvic and acetabular surgery techniques. The unit is facing an increasing demand for 'fix and replace' surgery for acetabular fractures in older patients and you will be trained in the skills required in this challenging scenario. We maintain a pelvic and acetabular database with national and international papers being produced constantly.
There are multiple opportunities for audit, research and service development.
You will have independent operating lists and clinics.
This job description is not an exhaustive statement of the scope of the job, and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the position.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Medical Audit
Barts Health NHS Trust has a medical audit department which is actively co-ordinating developments in this field. The post-holder would be expected to complete at least one audit every 6 months.
Study, Training and Teaching
Study leave is available as provided for under the Terms and Conditions of Service of Hospital Medical and Dental Staff.
There is a teaching-based trauma meeting each day at 8.00 am where the SHOs and junior registrars are expected to present. There is weekly regional SPR teaching from 2-5 pm every Tuesday. Fortnightly arthroplasty meetings, the Ortho-micro and trauma ward MDT provide excellent teaching and research opportunities. Throughout the year we have medical students which serve as an excellent opportunity to build your own teaching experience.
We are the only hospital to have two programme directors for orthopaedic ST3+ rotations and historically have a good rate of getting non-training doctors into training posts.
Research
Extensive Research facilities exist at Barts Health NHS Trust and research will be actively encouraged within the department and in conjunction with other departments of the hospital and college where there is an unusually wide range of research activity. We are lucky to have two JBJS editors amongst our consultant body and encourage peer review publication and conference presentations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Medical Audit
Barts Health NHS Trust has a medical audit department which is actively co-ordinating developments in this field. The post-holder would be expected to complete at least one audit every 6 months.
Study, Training and Teaching
Study leave is available as provided for under the Terms and Conditions of Service of Hospital Medical and Dental Staff.
There is a teaching-based trauma meeting each day at 8.00 am where the SHOs and junior registrars are expected to present. There is weekly regional SPR teaching from 2-5 pm every Tuesday. Fortnightly arthroplasty meetings, the Ortho-micro and trauma ward MDT provide excellent teaching and research opportunities. Throughout the year we have medical students which serve as an excellent opportunity to build your own teaching experience.
We are the only hospital to have two programme directors for orthopaedic ST3+ rotations and historically have a good rate of getting non-training doctors into training posts.
Research
Extensive Research facilities exist at Barts Health NHS Trust and research will be actively encouraged within the department and in conjunction with other departments of the hospital and college where there is an unusually wide range of research activity. We are lucky to have two JBJS editors amongst our consultant body and encourage peer review publication and conference presentations.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice
- MRCS or equivalent
- CCT (or equivalent) in trauma and orthopaedics
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of lower limb arthroplasty.
- Arthroplasty fellowship
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Needs to be competent with routine orthopaedic trauma. Must be confident and independent with lower limb arthroplasty.
- Experience at Level-1 trauma centre
Personal and people development
Essential
- Punctual, reliable, competent with the independent management of basic medical and surgical problems
Communication
Essential
- Communicate with patients with empathy and other stake holders.
- Independently manage MDT meetings and run pelvic database
- Audit presentations to other Senior Clinicians & other colleagues
Specific requirements
Essential
- On-call 1:20 Weekday Consultant on-call from home after 8pm
- Expected to work flexibly and on shifts and so to be highly responsive.
- Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice
- MRCS or equivalent
- CCT (or equivalent) in trauma and orthopaedics
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of lower limb arthroplasty.
- Arthroplasty fellowship
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Needs to be competent with routine orthopaedic trauma. Must be confident and independent with lower limb arthroplasty.
- Experience at Level-1 trauma centre
Personal and people development
Essential
- Punctual, reliable, competent with the independent management of basic medical and surgical problems
Communication
Essential
- Communicate with patients with empathy and other stake holders.
- Independently manage MDT meetings and run pelvic database
- Audit presentations to other Senior Clinicians & other colleagues
Specific requirements
Essential
- On-call 1:20 Weekday Consultant on-call from home after 8pm
- Expected to work flexibly and on shifts and so to be highly responsive.
- Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations
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).
