Job summary
We
are recruiting to a Senior Arthroplasty Fellow post at the Lower Limb
Arthroplasty Unit in the Chapel Allerton Orthopaedic Centre (CHOC), Leeds.
We
are a busy tertiary referral unit for all aspects of lower limb arthroplasty
surgery offering exposure to cemented, uncemented and revision joint
replacements using a variety of techniques, including the use of endoprosthetic
implants for salvage cases. The whole service is underpinned by a weekly
infection and other complex arthroplasty MDT attended by Microbiologists and
Radiologists. This MDT will expand into a regional meeting in the near future.
The successful candidate will be a key member of this team and will be expected
to help in the administration of the MDT.
You will be working primarily at Chapel Allerton
Hospital where elective orthopaedic services are delivered, but also at Leeds
General Infirmary (MTC).
Main duties of the job
The
successful candidate will work with two to three Lower Limb Arthroplasty
Surgeons who will provide direct supervision and training. There will be ample opportunities
to develop independent operating and it will be expected that the fellow (once
appropriately experienced) will have independent theatre lists regularly for
primary hip and knee replacements.
Each
week, the fellow will have at least 3 days elective operating all day and 1 day
equivalent of trauma list managing hip fractures and periprosthetic joint
fractures and infections.
On
average: the fellow will have undertaken approximately 150-200 primary joint
replacements/year and will have regular independent operating lists.
There are no routine overnight on-call commitments for
trauma. You will be expected to contribute to the Hip Fracture Service/Acute
PJI/Periprosthetic fractures, which is at the Leeds General Infirmary site.
About us
THE
LEEDS WAY VALUES
Our
values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as
a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff
and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
All
our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute
Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West
Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for
our patients.
By
bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West Yorkshire
and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving forward change
to deliver the highest quality care. By working for Leeds Teaching Hospitals
NHS Trust, this is your opportunity to be working in one of the largest
teaching hospitals in the UK and Europe, with an emphasis on providing
exemplary clinical care for our patients, as well as undertaking high quality
research and educational activities.
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will join the Hip & Knee team at Chapel Allerton Orthopaedic
Centre (CHOC) under the direction of the Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons.
To
provide advanced clinical and surgical training in hip replacement primary and
revision surgery and arthroscopy. 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.
The
post holder will have exposure to cemented and un-cemented primary hip revision
replacement, HA coated stems, advance reconstruction techniques for revision
surgery, including impaction grafting, management of infected joints,
peri-prosthetic fractures and patients with recurrent dislocations.
Furthermore,
there will be exposure to technology assisted arthroplasty including the VELYS
system (Depuy) and NEXTAR augmented reality system (Medacta). We also undertake
Direct Anterior Approach hip replacements (Mr Palan/Mr Aderinto).
There will also be the opportunity for the
fellows to spend 1-2 weeks in Sweden at the University of Gothenburg visiting
Prof Ola Rolfson, head of the Swedish Arthroplasty Registry. Prof Rolfson is Head
of Orthopaedics at Department of Orthopaedics, Inst of Clinical Sciences.
Sahlgreska Academy, University of Gothenburg.
All
of the modern alternative bearing couples are in use. Endoprosthetic implants
are used for complex revision cases.
In
2008, Chapel Allerton Hospital was the first orthopaedic centre in the world to
use the new cross linked polyethylene cemented sockets.
The
unit also performs cemented and un-cemented knee replacements for both primary
revision surgery and also uni-compartmental knee replacements and patello
femoral replacements. Currently there are over 100 primary hip and knee
replacements carried out per month.
In
addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate enthusiasm and motivation
and will be keen to work with both the clinical and management team to continue
to enhance our excellent reputation.
There are no routine overnight out-of hours
commitments; however, there may be occasions when you are required to alter
your working arrangements to support the service to meet its demands.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will join the Hip & Knee team at Chapel Allerton Orthopaedic
Centre (CHOC) under the direction of the Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons.
To
provide advanced clinical and surgical training in hip replacement primary and
revision surgery and arthroscopy. 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.
The
post holder will have exposure to cemented and un-cemented primary hip revision
replacement, HA coated stems, advance reconstruction techniques for revision
surgery, including impaction grafting, management of infected joints,
peri-prosthetic fractures and patients with recurrent dislocations.
Furthermore,
there will be exposure to technology assisted arthroplasty including the VELYS
system (Depuy) and NEXTAR augmented reality system (Medacta). We also undertake
Direct Anterior Approach hip replacements (Mr Palan/Mr Aderinto).
There will also be the opportunity for the
fellows to spend 1-2 weeks in Sweden at the University of Gothenburg visiting
Prof Ola Rolfson, head of the Swedish Arthroplasty Registry. Prof Rolfson is Head
of Orthopaedics at Department of Orthopaedics, Inst of Clinical Sciences.
Sahlgreska Academy, University of Gothenburg.
All
of the modern alternative bearing couples are in use. Endoprosthetic implants
are used for complex revision cases.
In
2008, Chapel Allerton Hospital was the first orthopaedic centre in the world to
use the new cross linked polyethylene cemented sockets.
The
unit also performs cemented and un-cemented knee replacements for both primary
revision surgery and also uni-compartmental knee replacements and patello
femoral replacements. Currently there are over 100 primary hip and knee
replacements carried out per month.
In
addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate enthusiasm and motivation
and will be keen to work with both the clinical and management team to continue
to enhance our excellent reputation.
There are no routine overnight out-of hours
commitments; however, there may be occasions when you are required to alter
your working arrangements to support the service to meet its demands.
Person Specification
Qualifications
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.
- MB ChB or equivalent medical qualification
- FRCS (T&O) (or equivalent)
- Post CCT (or equivalent)
Desirable
- ATLS
- Higher degree (Masters/MD/PhD)
- Previous experience performing primary hip and knee arthroplasty
- Previous research publications
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of patients with hip and knee problems
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
Desirable
- Research
- Publications (PUBMED)
- Higher degree (Masters/MD/PhD)
- National/International presentations
- Audit/Quality Improvement
- Evidence of involvement in an audit project or quality improvement project
- Teaching:
- Medical education higher degree
- Instructor on ATLS (or similar courses)
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
- Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate
- Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach
- Capacity to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people
- Demonstrates respect for all
- Able to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff
Experience
Essential
- Full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice
- Previous registrar-level experience in T&O Surgery in the UK
- Make the care or your patient your first concern
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
Desirable
- Post CCT (or equivalent)
- Previous experience performing primary hip and knee arthroplasty
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
- Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate
- Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach
- Capacity to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people
- Demonstrates respect for all
- Able to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
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.
- MB ChB or equivalent medical qualification
- FRCS (T&O) (or equivalent)
- Post CCT (or equivalent)
Desirable
- ATLS
- Higher degree (Masters/MD/PhD)
- Previous experience performing primary hip and knee arthroplasty
- Previous research publications
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of patients with hip and knee problems
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
Desirable
- Research
- Publications (PUBMED)
- Higher degree (Masters/MD/PhD)
- National/International presentations
- Audit/Quality Improvement
- Evidence of involvement in an audit project or quality improvement project
- Teaching:
- Medical education higher degree
- Instructor on ATLS (or similar courses)
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
- Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate
- Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach
- Capacity to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people
- Demonstrates respect for all
- Able to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff
Experience
Essential
- Full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice
- Previous registrar-level experience in T&O Surgery in the UK
- Make the care or your patient your first concern
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
Desirable
- Post CCT (or equivalent)
- Previous experience performing primary hip and knee arthroplasty
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
- Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate
- Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach
- Capacity to take in others perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people
- Demonstrates respect for all
- Able to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff
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).
