Job summary
The post has been created to support delivery of the paediatric trauma and elective workload, including activity related to the Major Trauma Centre (MTC).
The service is seeking to appoint a locum Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon with experience across the breadth of paediatric orthopaedics, to complement the existing team and meet increasing clinical demand. The post holder will also be expected to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, supervision of trainees, and multidisciplinary service development within the orthopaedic department.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to join the 1:12 consultant of the week rota on the SMH site and associated on call rota and participate in the Major Trauma ward consultant of the week.
The purpose of this 10 PA locum consultant post is to provide high-quality clinical care within the Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery service, supporting both elective and trauma activity. The post holder will deliver outpatient clinics, theatre sessions, multidisciplinary team input, and trauma care, including support to the Major Trauma Centre.
The successful applicant will have a specialist interest and experience in general paediatric orthopaedics (specific sub-interests can be accommodated depending on service need). They will contribute to training and education of medical students, junior doctors, and allied health professionals.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly,part time or job share. Please talk tous at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Result Areas, Main Duties and Responsibilities
Provide high quality care to patients in Orthopaedics, Trauma and Major Trauma Surgery
The post holder must be medically qualified and maintain GMC specialist registration.
o To develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.
o To ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care Programmed Activities.
o To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.
Research, teaching and training
o To provide high quality teaching to medical undergraduates and members of other health care professions as required by the Clinical Director/Chief of Service.
o To act as educational supervisor and appraiser as delegated by the Clinical Director/Head of Specialty to ensure external accreditation of training posts.
o Where possible to collaborate with academic and clinical colleagues to enhance the Trusts translational research portfolio, at all times meeting the full requirements of Research Governance.
o Attend and participate at Trust Grand Rounds, lectures and courses for trainees in other surgical specialties within the trust
o Participate in sector wide post-graduate Orthopaedic surgery teaching.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Result Areas, Main Duties and Responsibilities
Provide high quality care to patients in Orthopaedics, Trauma and Major Trauma Surgery
The post holder must be medically qualified and maintain GMC specialist registration.
o To develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.
o To ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care Programmed Activities.
o To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.
Research, teaching and training
o To provide high quality teaching to medical undergraduates and members of other health care professions as required by the Clinical Director/Chief of Service.
o To act as educational supervisor and appraiser as delegated by the Clinical Director/Head of Specialty to ensure external accreditation of training posts.
o Where possible to collaborate with academic and clinical colleagues to enhance the Trusts translational research portfolio, at all times meeting the full requirements of Research Governance.
o Attend and participate at Trust Grand Rounds, lectures and courses for trainees in other surgical specialties within the trust
o Participate in sector wide post-graduate Orthopaedic surgery teaching.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration Entry on the GMC Specialist Register
- Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview
- CESR/Portfolio pathway, or alternative routes to specialist registration
- An appropriate higher orthopaedic surgical qualification
Desirable
- Higher Degree or Diploma in Education
Language
Essential
- Candidates are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Desirable
- Experience in organising post- graduate teaching programs. Education qualification Completed courses for training trainers, assessment and appraisal
Management skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
- Knowledge of finance/budgets Management of staff
Desirable
- Formal course or qualification in Management or Leadership
Further training and knowledge Clinical Skills and ability
Essential
Desirable
- Recent experience of working in a Major Trauma Centre
- Trauma fellowship
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Essential
- Commitment to engage with regular appraisal and revalidation
Academic achievements/research/publications
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at a consultant level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed Orthopaedic journals
- Current research projects
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Interest in teaching and training and education
Desirable
- Regular audit presentations.
- Development of guidelines
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration Entry on the GMC Specialist Register
- Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview
- CESR/Portfolio pathway, or alternative routes to specialist registration
- An appropriate higher orthopaedic surgical qualification
Desirable
- Higher Degree or Diploma in Education
Language
Essential
- Candidates are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Desirable
- Experience in organising post- graduate teaching programs. Education qualification Completed courses for training trainers, assessment and appraisal
Management skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
- Knowledge of finance/budgets Management of staff
Desirable
- Formal course or qualification in Management or Leadership
Further training and knowledge Clinical Skills and ability
Essential
Desirable
- Recent experience of working in a Major Trauma Centre
- Trauma fellowship
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Essential
- Commitment to engage with regular appraisal and revalidation
Academic achievements/research/publications
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at a consultant level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed Orthopaedic journals
- Current research projects
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Interest in teaching and training and education
Desirable
- Regular audit presentations.
- Development of guidelines
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).
