Job summary
We are interviewing for two jobs, one starts in August 2024 and the second Starting in February 2025 , however we are interviewing for both the jobs at the same timeWe
wish to recruit a Senior Clinical Knee Fellow (post CCT Trust Doctor) to join
the surgical team at Chapel Allerton Elective Orthopaedic Centre. This post
will commence from August 2024 for a period of one year.
The successful candidate will be expected to receive
advanced clinical and surgical training in the management of knee conditions
including arthroscopy, soft tissue reconstruction, arthroplasty and salvage
procedures. This is NOT a complex revision knee arthroplasty post. You will be
expected to take part in research studies as appropriate and help with the
departmental audit and database. Undergraduate and post graduate teaching will
also be required.
Main duties of the job
The
Knee Fellow will also take and organise tertiary referrals and take a role in
the delivery of the Knee injury clinic. This role would give experience in
management of a range of complex knee conditions including patellofemoral
problems, complex ligament reconstructive work, chondral surgeries and meniscus
pathologies. There are no routine on-call commitments and therefore this post
does not attract a banding supplement; however, there may be occasions when you
are required to alter your working arrangements to support the service to meet
its demands.
Chapel
Allerton Orthopaedic Centre (CHOC), is a dedicated centre for the diagnosis,
management and treatment of adult patients with upper limb, hip and knee and
foot and ankle complaints.
The
centre has outpatients, theatre services and diagnostics on site as well as
associated specialist Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy. It has been
designed to provide excellent, comprehensive and rapid recovery care for
patients.
About us
You
will be working primarily at Chapel Allerton Hospital. The Department of Trauma
and Orthopaedic Surgery provides Trauma and Elective services to Leeds
residents and beyond. A regional service is provided for spine and scoliosis
surgery, complex and revision arthroplasty, hand surgery, paediatric surgery,
foot and ankle surgery and both acute trauma and post traumatic reconstructive
surgery.
Chapel
Allerton Hospital is part of the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of
the largest and busiest acute hospital trusts in the UK. We play an important
role in the training and education of medical, nursing and dental students, and
we are a centre for world-class research, innovation and pioneering new
treatments.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will join the Knee team at Chapel Allerton Orthopaedic Centre
(CHOC) under the direction of the Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons (Mr Anand-
soft tissue knee lead; Venkatesh and Mr Wall).
To provide advanced clinical and surgical training in knee arthroscopy,
ligament reconstruction, primary total knee and uni-compartmental knee
replacement and osteotomies.
To provide a high quality clinical service to patients requiring knee surgery
as part of the team.
To cover additional operating lists made vacant by annual and study leave.
To organise and run departmental teaching sessions
To contribute to the long-term follow up of patients working with the outcomes
team supporting one outpatient clinic weekly for long-term follow up patients
and selected new patients. These new patients will then be listed following
presentation to the supervising consultant.
Contribute to the audit, research and unit meetings
To contribute to the maintenance of the clinical dataset
Submit to peer reviewed journals at least 1 paper each 6 months.
Work closely with the Departmental team, clerical, secretarial and other Trust
staff to ensure the delivery of a co-ordinated and consistent operational
management service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will join the Knee team at Chapel Allerton Orthopaedic Centre
(CHOC) under the direction of the Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons (Mr Anand-
soft tissue knee lead; Venkatesh and Mr Wall).
To provide advanced clinical and surgical training in knee arthroscopy,
ligament reconstruction, primary total knee and uni-compartmental knee
replacement and osteotomies.
To provide a high quality clinical service to patients requiring knee surgery
as part of the team.
To cover additional operating lists made vacant by annual and study leave.
To organise and run departmental teaching sessions
To contribute to the long-term follow up of patients working with the outcomes
team supporting one outpatient clinic weekly for long-term follow up patients
and selected new patients. These new patients will then be listed following
presentation to the supervising consultant.
Contribute to the audit, research and unit meetings
To contribute to the maintenance of the clinical dataset
Submit to peer reviewed journals at least 1 paper each 6 months.
Work closely with the Departmental team, clerical, secretarial and other Trust
staff to ensure the delivery of a co-ordinated and consistent operational
management service.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in Trauma and Orthopaedics.
- Should have over 12 months post CCT Fellowship F&A experience
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery.
- Must be able to demonstrate a fellowship level experience in Foot and Ankle surgery.
- Significant experience: -In the diagnosis of complex midfoot and hindfoot pathologies - As primary surgeon in the surgical correction of complex mid and hindfoot deformities due to degenerate change
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
Desirable
- Previous independent experience in Foot and Ankle
- Developed arthroscopic skills
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
- Training the Trainers or ATLS Instructor courses
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery.
- Must be able to demonstrate a fellowship level experience in Foot and Ankle surgery.
- Significant experience: -In the diagnosis of complex midfoot and hindfoot pathologies -As primary surgeon in the surgical correction of complex mid and hindfoot deformities due to degenerate change
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable
- RESEARCH Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research as shown by published research in a peer reviewed medical journal. Evidence of the ability to present the findings of their research at
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS, and of the responsibilities of a consultant.
- Ability to demonstrate successful leadership of service improvement or other management programmes.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Basic Medical Qualification
- FRCS (Tr&Orth) or equivalent
- CCT or equivalent (within 3 months)
- ATLS Provider
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree
- ECDL
- Arthroscopic knee surgery / AICL course
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- Applicants must have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English or achieved the minimum score of 7 across all 4 of the following categories in the academic International English Language Tes
Desirable
- If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills, but do not have evidence as mentioned above, they must provide alternative supporting evidence of language skills
Additional
Essential
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research as shown by published research in a peer reviewed medical journal.
- Evidence of the ability to present the findings of their research at a relevant scientific meeting.
- Ability to demonstrate successful leadership of service improvement or other management programmes.
- Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to and work within a team
- Demonstrate ability to function in a shared management structure, working to a consensus and contributing to a shared strategy and set of objectives.
- PHYSICAL Medically fit to fulfil ALL aspects of the post, and to be able to respond quickly to emergencies, as necessary. Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC standards/Good Medic
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in Trauma and Orthopaedics.
- Should have over 12 months post CCT Fellowship F&A experience
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery.
- Must be able to demonstrate a fellowship level experience in Foot and Ankle surgery.
- Significant experience: -In the diagnosis of complex midfoot and hindfoot pathologies - As primary surgeon in the surgical correction of complex mid and hindfoot deformities due to degenerate change
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
Desirable
- Previous independent experience in Foot and Ankle
- Developed arthroscopic skills
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
- Training the Trainers or ATLS Instructor courses
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery.
- Must be able to demonstrate a fellowship level experience in Foot and Ankle surgery.
- Significant experience: -In the diagnosis of complex midfoot and hindfoot pathologies -As primary surgeon in the surgical correction of complex mid and hindfoot deformities due to degenerate change
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable
- RESEARCH Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research as shown by published research in a peer reviewed medical journal. Evidence of the ability to present the findings of their research at
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS, and of the responsibilities of a consultant.
- Ability to demonstrate successful leadership of service improvement or other management programmes.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Basic Medical Qualification
- FRCS (Tr&Orth) or equivalent
- CCT or equivalent (within 3 months)
- ATLS Provider
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree
- ECDL
- Arthroscopic knee surgery / AICL course
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- Applicants must have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English or achieved the minimum score of 7 across all 4 of the following categories in the academic International English Language Tes
Desirable
- If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills, but do not have evidence as mentioned above, they must provide alternative supporting evidence of language skills
Additional
Essential
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research as shown by published research in a peer reviewed medical journal.
- Evidence of the ability to present the findings of their research at a relevant scientific meeting.
- Ability to demonstrate successful leadership of service improvement or other management programmes.
- Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to and work within a team
- Demonstrate ability to function in a shared management structure, working to a consensus and contributing to a shared strategy and set of objectives.
- PHYSICAL Medically fit to fulfil ALL aspects of the post, and to be able to respond quickly to emergencies, as necessary. Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC standards/Good Medic
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).
