Job summary
Applications are invited for this substantive post as a Consultant, revision knee arthroplasty, with an interest in orthogeriatric trauma and peri-prosthetic fractures.
The appointed candidate is expected to perform primary and revision knee arthroplasty, hip fractures and periprosthetic fractures of the lower limb. It is essential that they are able to treat periprosthetic femoral fractures and will form part of the hip fracture unit MDT. The on-call responsibility for this post will include participation in Hip Fracture cover during the week and a 1 in 8 weekend, it will also include participation in the Polytrauma on-call rota at RSCH.
The role will cover primary and revision knee arthroplasty, fragility femoral fracture operating, fracture clinics (including virtual), ward rounds, trauma operating, elective operating and other roles necessary to support the department. Elective surgery is undertaken at the SOTC which is a GIRFT accredited HVLC Hub.
The appointee is expected to be committed to the improvement of quality of clinical care and to participate in incident reporting, risk management and Clinical Unit Governance Meetings which are held every other month. Attendance to such meetings is obligatory outside of mitigating circumstances.
Main duties of the job
Further to the duties outlined above, the clinical duties of the post include the following:
- Undertaking administrative duties associated with patient care.
- Work and support all members of the clinical team in theatres, clinics and wards.
- Day to day management of patients, liaison with trauma nurse practitioners and participation in meetings.
- Undertake and be up to date with mandatory training.
- Observe the rules and policies together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
- Ensure to maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating.
Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.
We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If further details are required of the main responsibilities of this post can be found in the job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If further details are required of the main responsibilities of this post can be found in the job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Basic medical degree
- FRCSOrth or its recognised equivalent.
- Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. o If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Orthopaedics or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. o If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
Desirable
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 12 months fellowship experience in primary and revision knee arthroplasty
- Minimum of 12 months fellowship experience management of prosthetic joint infection
- Minimum of 12 months experience in Major Trauma Centre at SpR level of above
- Evidence of proficiency in robotic arthroplasty techniques
- Expertise in management fragility and periprosthetic fractures
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Desirable
- 24 months post CCT experience (fellowship or consultant level
- Evidence of a commitment to research
- Previous consultant level experience in a major trauma centre
Knowledge
Desirable
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
Desirable
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential
- Appropriate progression of career to date
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Basic medical degree
- FRCSOrth or its recognised equivalent.
- Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. o If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Orthopaedics or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. o If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
Desirable
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 12 months fellowship experience in primary and revision knee arthroplasty
- Minimum of 12 months fellowship experience management of prosthetic joint infection
- Minimum of 12 months experience in Major Trauma Centre at SpR level of above
- Evidence of proficiency in robotic arthroplasty techniques
- Expertise in management fragility and periprosthetic fractures
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Desirable
- 24 months post CCT experience (fellowship or consultant level
- Evidence of a commitment to research
- Previous consultant level experience in a major trauma centre
Knowledge
Desirable
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
Desirable
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential
- Appropriate progression of career to date
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).
