Job summary
This
12 month post will commence on or after: 5th February 2024
An
exciting opportunity has arisen within the Leeds Upper Limb Unit (LULU) for the
appointment of a Shoulder & Elbow Fellow. This bespoke role will be
designed in collaboration with the successful candidate/candidates, to cover
the generality of both elective and trauma shoulder and elbow surgery. In
addition, there is the opportunity to experience various super-subspecialty
areas of shoulder and elbow practice, including revision shoulder arthroplasty,
primary and revision elbow arthroplasty, complex arthroscopic shoulder
reconstruction, paediatric shoulder and elbow and combined ortho-plastic upper
limb procedures.
Applications
are welcome from all suitably qualified trainees. Candidates must be post-CCT
prior to the commencement of the post. The post holder will join the LULU team
and have an opportunity to tailor their experience to suit their interests or
intended consultant appointment (see Job Description). This post will prepare
the successful candidate/s for their consultant post in shoulder and elbow
surgery.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be working across
the Leeds General Infirmary (Trauma, Paeds, combined plastics/vascular cases)
and Chapel Allerton Hospital (Adult Elective) sites. Alongside the clinical
experience, it is expected that successful candidates would join and take part
in research activities as appropriate, and help with departmental audit. There
will be plenty of opportunities to write sub-specialty peer reviewed papers and
other publications.
About us
The
LULU Fellow will be expected to develop knowledge both clinically and
surgically over a 6 month or 1 year fellowship. The fellow will also develop
sufficient knowledge and leadership skills in order for them to take up a
Consultant role in any department, dealing with a complex shoulder and elbow
workload, including GIRFT Hubs for Total Elbow Arthroplasty.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
THE
LEEDS UPPER LIMB UNIT (LULU)
The
service is comprises six Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons who undertake all
aspects of upper limb reconstruction. The case mix is varied and each
Consultant has their own field of interest and expertise
Clinical
Supervision: Leeds Upper Limb Unit (LULU)
Mr
Paul Cowling (Elective and General Trauma)
Mr
Dan Henderson (Elective & General Trauma)
Mr
Harish Kapoor (Major Trauma (Upper Limb))
Mr
David Limb (Elective)
Mr
Mark Philipson (Elective & General Trauma)
Mr
Sam Vollans (Elective & Major Trauma)
The
Fellow will assist in clinics (trauma and elective), reviewing and
communicating with inpatients, and operating lists as appropriate (adults and
children). There will be flexible sessions to include research and
administration. Secretarial support will be provided for the post.
LULU
has two registrars and the successful candidate will be involved in their
support and training throughout the fellowship. The training of our registrars
in Trauma & Orthopaedics with regards to upper limb surgery is as important
to us as advanced fellowship training. It is vital that the successful
candidate understands this and is able to balance their desire to learn
alongside supporting more junior colleagues.
There
is no on-call commitment; however there will be an expectation as part of the
role to offer 12 sessions per annum (pro rata) of either weekday or weekend
trauma lists or extra waiting list work whether that is in clinic or theatre.
This will be agreed with the Lead Clinical Supervisor within the LULU, who will
liaise with LGI or CAH Managers to arrange.
Job description
Job responsibilities
THE
LEEDS UPPER LIMB UNIT (LULU)
The
service is comprises six Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons who undertake all
aspects of upper limb reconstruction. The case mix is varied and each
Consultant has their own field of interest and expertise
Clinical
Supervision: Leeds Upper Limb Unit (LULU)
Mr
Paul Cowling (Elective and General Trauma)
Mr
Dan Henderson (Elective & General Trauma)
Mr
Harish Kapoor (Major Trauma (Upper Limb))
Mr
David Limb (Elective)
Mr
Mark Philipson (Elective & General Trauma)
Mr
Sam Vollans (Elective & Major Trauma)
The
Fellow will assist in clinics (trauma and elective), reviewing and
communicating with inpatients, and operating lists as appropriate (adults and
children). There will be flexible sessions to include research and
administration. Secretarial support will be provided for the post.
LULU
has two registrars and the successful candidate will be involved in their
support and training throughout the fellowship. The training of our registrars
in Trauma & Orthopaedics with regards to upper limb surgery is as important
to us as advanced fellowship training. It is vital that the successful
candidate understands this and is able to balance their desire to learn
alongside supporting more junior colleagues.
There
is no on-call commitment; however there will be an expectation as part of the
role to offer 12 sessions per annum (pro rata) of either weekday or weekend
trauma lists or extra waiting list work whether that is in clinic or theatre.
This will be agreed with the Lead Clinical Supervisor within the LULU, who will
liaise with LGI or CAH Managers to arrange.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS (Orth) or equivalent Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: - CCT or CESR (CP); - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview
Desirable
- Post CCT ready to apply for consultant posts
Experience
Essential
- Documented evidence of previous experience of shoulder and elbow surgery post-FRCS exam (ST7/8+)
Desirable
- Documented evidence of previous fellowship experience in shoulder and elbow surgery
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Documented evidence of previous experience of shoulder and elbow surgery post-FRCS exam (ST7/8+)
- Clinical audit experience
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS (Orth) or equivalent Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: - CCT or CESR (CP); - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview
Desirable
- Post CCT ready to apply for consultant posts
Experience
Essential
- Documented evidence of previous experience of shoulder and elbow surgery post-FRCS exam (ST7/8+)
Desirable
- Documented evidence of previous fellowship experience in shoulder and elbow surgery
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Documented evidence of previous experience of shoulder and elbow surgery post-FRCS exam (ST7/8+)
- Clinical audit experience
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start 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
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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).
