Job summary
We are looking to appoint a full time locum Consultant with General Orthopaedic and Trauma skills and a sub-specialty interest in Spinal Surgery.
The incumbent Consultant will join a team of 13 other Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons. The job will include elective spinal clinical and theatre sessions, and participation in a 1 in 12 on- call, Adult and Paediatric Trauma rota with colleague cover.
This position will be contracted for 10 - 11 Programmed Activities (PAs).
This post is initially a 6- 12 month locum post.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Duties
Fixed sessions will include sessions spent providing outpatient clinics across KGH main site, Corby, Wellingborough and the new Nene Park development in Irthlingborough. Clinic session time includes travel to the outlying clinics where applicable.
Duties other than those specified will be in accordance with the Job Plan to be agreed with the appointee, the Clinical Director and the Chief Executive, and will allow time for administration, teaching, clinical audit and Continued Professional Development.
About us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey.Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values:
Compassion
Respect
Integrity
Courageous
Accountable
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provisional assessment of Programmed Activities for a whole-time contract of 10 PA split between DCC and SPA.
The Job Plan will:
- be a prospective agreement that sets out a consultants duties, responsibilities and objectives for the coming year;
- cover all aspects of a consultants professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities;
- provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external;
- include personal objectives with details of their link to wider service objectives, and details of the support required by the consultant to fulfil the job plan and the objective.
All consultants will undergo appraisal and revalidation, comply with the terms and conditions of the organisation and ensure their statutory and mandatory training is current and compliant.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provisional assessment of Programmed Activities for a whole-time contract of 10 PA split between DCC and SPA.
The Job Plan will:
- be a prospective agreement that sets out a consultants duties, responsibilities and objectives for the coming year;
- cover all aspects of a consultants professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities;
- provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external;
- include personal objectives with details of their link to wider service objectives, and details of the support required by the consultant to fulfil the job plan and the objective.
All consultants will undergo appraisal and revalidation, comply with the terms and conditions of the organisation and ensure their statutory and mandatory training is current and compliant.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCP or equivalent
- FRCS
- ATLS
- Fellowship in Spinal Surgery
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of supervising F1, F2, CTs, Specialty Registrars (STs)
- Ability to teach clinical skills
- Experience of audit management
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Desirable
- Consultant level experience
- Experience of working in MDT framework
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work in a team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- MRCP or equivalent
- FRCS
- ATLS
- Fellowship in Spinal Surgery
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of supervising F1, F2, CTs, Specialty Registrars (STs)
- Ability to teach clinical skills
- Experience of audit management
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Desirable
- Consultant level experience
- Experience of working in MDT framework
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work in a team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
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).
