Job summary
This is a permanent appointment of 2 Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Trust (UHDB)
Base: Royal Derby Hospital (RDH) or Queen's Hospital Burton (QHB)
(Likely to include a split site job plan to optimise patient pathways)
We are seeking two dynamic and forward thinking Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons to join our team at UHDB.
The successful candidates will bring one or more subspeciality interests that align with the needs of our department. These may include:
- Primary hip and knee arthroplasty
- Revision hip arthroplasty
- MSK Oncology Liaison
- Orthopaedic Trauma and Limb reconstruction
Main duties of the job
You will work collaboratively across our sites with a base hospital at either RDH or QHB and contribute to delivering high quality, patient centred care. This role will involve a split site job plan to maximise opportunities for optimising patient pathways and service development.
We in turn offer a supportive multidisciplinary environment committed to innovation and excellence. Opportunities for research, teaching, leadership within a progressive Trust. Access to modern facilities and a strong network of clinical colleagues.
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
Development opportunities, both professional and leadership developmentOn-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You should possess FRCS or equivalent, have completed a Higher Specialist Training Programme in Trauma and Orthopaedics, and possess full GMC Registration with a license to practice and be eligible for entry on the GMC Specialist Register by one of the following routes:-
1.Certification of Completion of Training (CCT) the proposed CCT must be within 6 months of the interview date
2.Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) CESR candidates must have written GMC confirmation upon successful application
The city of Derby is centrally located with excellent road, rail and air links and within easy access of both urban and rural activities including the Peak National Park. A good range of primary and secondary educational facilities and social amenities are also available.
Informal visits will only be arranged for short listed candidates.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You should possess FRCS or equivalent, have completed a Higher Specialist Training Programme in Trauma and Orthopaedics, and possess full GMC Registration with a license to practice and be eligible for entry on the GMC Specialist Register by one of the following routes:-
1.Certification of Completion of Training (CCT) the proposed CCT must be within 6 months of the interview date
2.Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) CESR candidates must have written GMC confirmation upon successful application
The city of Derby is centrally located with excellent road, rail and air links and within easy access of both urban and rural activities including the Peak National Park. A good range of primary and secondary educational facilities and social amenities are also available.
Informal visits will only be arranged for short listed candidates.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Eligibility
Essential
- oMBBS / MBChB or equivalent
- oFRCS (Tr & Orth) or equivalent higher qualification
- oLife Support Qualification - ATLS
- oFull GMC Registration with a license to practice at time of application
- oGMC Specialist Register for Trauma and Orhopaedics Specialty OR within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview OR If applying for Full GMC Registration & Licence to Practice simultaneously with a Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) application, supporting documentary evidence must be provided at interview, to confirm an application has been submitted & is under consideration by the GMC.
Desirable
- o Additional higher medical/scientific degree relevant to the specialty
- oTraining Qualification
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- oComprehensive technical expertise in acute and elective surgery
- oRecognised Fellowship in one or more sub-specialty
- oEvidence of independent clinical practice
- oUp to date and relevant clinical knowledge in the specialty & evidence of an understanding of its application
Desirable
Management and administrative experience
Essential
- oCommitment to Continuing Professional Development & the requirements of clinical governance, reporting errors and learning from these
- oExperience of formal presentations
Desirable
- oAttended a management/leadership course
Teaching, Audit and Research
Essential
- oEvidence & experience of supervising and teaching resident doctors and medical students
- oAbility to & experience of teaching clinical skills
- oExperience of & commitment to clinical audit and/or Quality Improvement Projects (QIP)
- oEvidence and ability to assess & apply evidence-based research into every day clinical practice
- oEvidence of relevant academic and research achievements relevant to the specialty
Desirable
- oSpecific teaching qualification
- oExperience of teaching basic clinical skills to under-graduates
- oAttended a recognised teaching training course
Person Specification
Qualifications and Eligibility
Essential
- oMBBS / MBChB or equivalent
- oFRCS (Tr & Orth) or equivalent higher qualification
- oLife Support Qualification - ATLS
- oFull GMC Registration with a license to practice at time of application
- oGMC Specialist Register for Trauma and Orhopaedics Specialty OR within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview OR If applying for Full GMC Registration & Licence to Practice simultaneously with a Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) application, supporting documentary evidence must be provided at interview, to confirm an application has been submitted & is under consideration by the GMC.
Desirable
- o Additional higher medical/scientific degree relevant to the specialty
- oTraining Qualification
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- oComprehensive technical expertise in acute and elective surgery
- oRecognised Fellowship in one or more sub-specialty
- oEvidence of independent clinical practice
- oUp to date and relevant clinical knowledge in the specialty & evidence of an understanding of its application
Desirable
Management and administrative experience
Essential
- oCommitment to Continuing Professional Development & the requirements of clinical governance, reporting errors and learning from these
- oExperience of formal presentations
Desirable
- oAttended a management/leadership course
Teaching, Audit and Research
Essential
- oEvidence & experience of supervising and teaching resident doctors and medical students
- oAbility to & experience of teaching clinical skills
- oExperience of & commitment to clinical audit and/or Quality Improvement Projects (QIP)
- oEvidence and ability to assess & apply evidence-based research into every day clinical practice
- oEvidence of relevant academic and research achievements relevant to the specialty
Desirable
- oSpecific teaching qualification
- oExperience of teaching basic clinical skills to under-graduates
- oAttended a recognised teaching training course
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Derby Hospital or Queen's Hospital
Uttoxeter Road or Belvedere Street
Derby or Burton
DE22 3NE
Employer's website
https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
