Job summary
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to recruit a dynamic and enthusiastic consultant in orthopaedic surgery to provide delivery of a comprehensive trauma and orthopaedic service. The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop subspecialist interests to reflect their particular interests, complement the specialist interests of the existing consultants, and the needs of the trust.
The post is based in the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle and the West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven. The Cumberland Infirmary is the hub for all major trauma surgery.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate a firm commitment to the principles of Clinical Governance including:-
- Developing and maintaining appropriate systems and practice to ensure effective clinical audit.
- Attending and contributing to the Trust Clinical Governance Programmes.
- Ensuring that staff within your area of responsibility are aware of the Trust's Risk Management Strategy, and that it is implemented
- Participating in the Trust Clinical Incident Reporting System.
- Developing a programme of personal continuing medical education and professional development in accordance with the recommendations of the relevant Royal Colleges.
The Trust will expect and support the post holder to maintain professional expertise through attending meetings and courses.
During the early part of their career the appointee will be supported by a named mentor (senior consultant).
An interest in research and teaching is expected with participation in projects and courses to enhance the standing role of the department within the Trust.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Our CEO, Trudie Davies, and Executive Medical Director, Adrian Clements, would love to hear from you to discuss your future career in North Cumbria. To arrange an informal chat, please contact Sally Rushton onsally.rushton@ncic.nhs.ukfor Trudie, and Julia McClune onjulia.mcclune@ncic.nhs.ukfor Adrian.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- FRCS (Tr and Orth) or qualification of equivalent level
- Full registration with the General Medical Council.
- Fully registered on the UK General Medical Council's Specialist Register via CCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview;
- Recent approved fellowship training in hip/knee arthroplasty surgery.
- Recent training and experience in general adult and paediatric orthopaedic trauma.
- ATLS provider certification in date
Desirable
- Other relevant medical and non-medical training/degree.
- Other relevant postgraduate qualification.
- Recent research activity in hip/knee arthroplasty surgery.
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills and team working with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff
- Knowledge of Audit process & Clinical Governance.
- Ability to organise workload efficiently
- Ability to practice Evidence Based Medicine
Desirable
- Proven track record in undertaking research projects.
Experience
Essential
- High level of clinical experience and competence in Trauma and Orthopaedics including primary hip and knee arthroplasty
Desirable
- Experience in working at the level of a Consultant in busy district general hospital practice.
- Experience in day case arthroplasty.
- Experience of participating/leading in MDTs.
Research and Teaching Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
- Commitment to continuing medical education, appraisal and clinical governance.
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals.
- Experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduates and members of multi-disciplinary team.
Personality and Disposition
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Enquiring, critical approach to work.
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels.
Personal circumstances
Essential
- Able to be based within 30 minutes and 10 road miles from the base hospital.
- Ability to travel to other Trust sites in order fulfil the requirements of the post and have a flexible approach to working.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- FRCS (Tr and Orth) or qualification of equivalent level
- Full registration with the General Medical Council.
- Fully registered on the UK General Medical Council's Specialist Register via CCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview;
- Recent approved fellowship training in hip/knee arthroplasty surgery.
- Recent training and experience in general adult and paediatric orthopaedic trauma.
- ATLS provider certification in date
Desirable
- Other relevant medical and non-medical training/degree.
- Other relevant postgraduate qualification.
- Recent research activity in hip/knee arthroplasty surgery.
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills and team working with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff
- Knowledge of Audit process & Clinical Governance.
- Ability to organise workload efficiently
- Ability to practice Evidence Based Medicine
Desirable
- Proven track record in undertaking research projects.
Experience
Essential
- High level of clinical experience and competence in Trauma and Orthopaedics including primary hip and knee arthroplasty
Desirable
- Experience in working at the level of a Consultant in busy district general hospital practice.
- Experience in day case arthroplasty.
- Experience of participating/leading in MDTs.
Research and Teaching Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
- Commitment to continuing medical education, appraisal and clinical governance.
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals.
- Experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduates and members of multi-disciplinary team.
Personality and Disposition
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Enquiring, critical approach to work.
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels.
Personal circumstances
Essential
- Able to be based within 30 minutes and 10 road miles from the base hospital.
- Ability to travel to other Trust sites in order fulfil the requirements of the post and have a flexible approach to working.
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).
