Job summary
We are seeking a full-time, locum, Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery to join the dynamic West London Children's Healthcare Paediatric specialist surgery team with the post based at the Chelsea & Westminster hospital.
The successful applicants will join our paediatric orthopaedic department, consisting of a team of committed individuals who provide secondary and tertiary services for children with a wide range of orthopaedic problems. Multidisciplinary team working underpins the services that we provide and has been the foundation that has enabled us to develop and provide excellent care for children and young people with a wide variety and complexity of orthopaedic conditions. More complex patients require liaison with other teams within the division in addition to adult surgical specialties.
Main duties of the job
The paediatric orthopaedic service is currently provided by 3 full time paediatric orthopaedic surgeons and a 4th part-time consultant. In addition there are 2 full time and 2 part time specialist paediatric orthopaedic practitioners who provide subspecialist clinics in neuro-orthopaedics / gait clinics, club foot, hip screening and Pavlik harness treatment of DDH, limb length discrepancy and deformity and general musculoskeletal disorders.
Part of the working week of the paediatric orthopaedic consultants is to participate in joint clinics and MDTs with the specialist practitioners. This is essential in underpinning the provision of some of our specialised services by practitioners. The on call cover for paediatric orthopaedic patients is provided by the adult orthopaedic consultants and the orthopaedic department junior doctors; it is essential that the paediatric orthopaedic team attend the morning trauma meetings to ensure good handover, continuity of care and training of junior staff.
The applicant would be expected to participate in the current busy paediatric orthopaedic and emergency work of the department and participate in providing clinical and educational support to the extended scope physiotherapy practitioners. Multidisciplinary team working is fundamental to our provision of high quality paediatric orthopaedic care with an increasing tertiary workload.
About us
West London Children's Healthcare was formed on 1st April 2022 bringing paediatric services at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (ICHT) and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (CWFT) under a single leadership structure accountable to both Trust Boards for all elements of operational, quality, safety and financial performance. WLCH runs services from Chelsea & Westminster Hospital; Hammersmith Hospital; St Mary's Hospital and West Middlesex Hospital. In addition, two child development services operate from the Cheyne Centre and Woodfield Road.
It is recognised that significant variations in outcomes exist for children and young people in North West London. These variations are driven both by the social economic factors that impact the daily lives of CYP but also as a consequence of variation in systems, processes and access to healthcare.
WLCH has been established to drive the changes needed to reduce these variations and to improve quality, experience and outcomes across all aspects of child health. We value every member of our team and we are absolutely committed to recruiting and retaining a thriving, diverse and inclusive workforce. Every member of our team has a role to play in leading and shaping the transformation required to improve outcomes by optimising joint working, sharing best practice and constantly striving for improvement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached person specification and job description
Job description
Job responsibilities
For detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached person specification and job description
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- UK registered medical degree
- Eligible for full registration with GMC on specialist register at time of appointment
- Eligible to work in UK
- Post CCT fellowship training in paediatric trauma and orthopaedics
- Fellowship of Royal College of Surgeons with success in intercollegiate specialty examination (or equivalent)
- Meets health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice)
- Licence to practice
Desirable
Trust Values
Essential
- Putting patients first
- Responsive to, and supportive of, patients and staff
- Open, welcoming and honest
- Unfailingly kind, treating everyone with respect, compassion and dignity
- Determined to develop our skills and continuously improve the quality of care
Experience
Essential
- Experience in managing a wide range of paediatric orthopaedic conditions
- Paediatric trauma experience
- Experience in teaching medical trainees and other professionals
- Experience in neuro orthopaedics and gait reporting
- Experience of working in collaboration with pediatricians and other specialists
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Communicates in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing
- Communicates sensitive information with tact and diplomacy
- Adapts the style and content of communication appropriately to the needs of the recipient
- Is able to empathise with patients and families
- Builds rapport and maintains good working relationships with colleagues, within and across departments and hospitals
- Shows respect for others and develops a constructive working environment
- Is efficient and organised
- Solid understanding of the Clinical Governance agenda
- Evidence of effective audit leading to change
Desirable
Research
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of the principles and applications of clinical researchE
- Experience of implementing evidenced based changes in practice
Desirable
- Evidence of recent or ongoing research
- Evidence of experience in supervising juniors doing research
- Peer reviewed publications
Teaching, Training, Management
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training
- A good understanding of the role of clinical management
Desirable
- Medical Education or Adult Education Training
- Evidence of contribution in the development of new clinical services
- Management Training Course
Other competencies
Essential
- Understanding Self
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Projects a confident, professional image; is credible and acts as a positive leader and role model
- Is committed to own personal and professional development
- Knows own strengths and limitations and acts with integrity and honesty
- Remains motivated and focused when under pressure or experiences setbacks
- Manages time effectively
- Is a team player
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- UK registered medical degree
- Eligible for full registration with GMC on specialist register at time of appointment
- Eligible to work in UK
- Post CCT fellowship training in paediatric trauma and orthopaedics
- Fellowship of Royal College of Surgeons with success in intercollegiate specialty examination (or equivalent)
- Meets health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice)
- Licence to practice
Desirable
Trust Values
Essential
- Putting patients first
- Responsive to, and supportive of, patients and staff
- Open, welcoming and honest
- Unfailingly kind, treating everyone with respect, compassion and dignity
- Determined to develop our skills and continuously improve the quality of care
Experience
Essential
- Experience in managing a wide range of paediatric orthopaedic conditions
- Paediatric trauma experience
- Experience in teaching medical trainees and other professionals
- Experience in neuro orthopaedics and gait reporting
- Experience of working in collaboration with pediatricians and other specialists
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Communicates in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing
- Communicates sensitive information with tact and diplomacy
- Adapts the style and content of communication appropriately to the needs of the recipient
- Is able to empathise with patients and families
- Builds rapport and maintains good working relationships with colleagues, within and across departments and hospitals
- Shows respect for others and develops a constructive working environment
- Is efficient and organised
- Solid understanding of the Clinical Governance agenda
- Evidence of effective audit leading to change
Desirable
Research
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of the principles and applications of clinical researchE
- Experience of implementing evidenced based changes in practice
Desirable
- Evidence of recent or ongoing research
- Evidence of experience in supervising juniors doing research
- Peer reviewed publications
Teaching, Training, Management
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training
- A good understanding of the role of clinical management
Desirable
- Medical Education or Adult Education Training
- Evidence of contribution in the development of new clinical services
- Management Training Course
Other competencies
Essential
- Understanding Self
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Projects a confident, professional image; is credible and acts as a positive leader and role model
- Is committed to own personal and professional development
- Knows own strengths and limitations and acts with integrity and honesty
- Remains motivated and focused when under pressure or experiences setbacks
- Manages time effectively
- Is a team player
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).