Job summary
The Oxford Limb Reconstruction Service is a busy multidisciplinary team that works very closely with the Oxford Bone infection Unit and Ortho plastics. We consequently have a very varied workload receiving complex referrals both nationally and internationally. Experience will be gained in the management of deformity correction, non-union surgery and complex bone infection using a variety of techniques including Ilizarov, implantable antibiotic carriers and EPR. This post is most suitable for surgeons who have completed their specialist registrar training (post CCT is desirable) and are seeking experience in Limb Reconstruction Surgery prior to obtaining a consultant appointment but consideration will also be given to those earlier in their training who can demonstrate a clear goal to become a limb reconstruction specialist.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will gain clinical and operative skills under the direct supervision of the consultants on the Limb Reconstruction team. The post holder will conduct clinics, operating lists, ward rounds and assist with clinical management with the consultants and on behalf of the consultants' during their absence.
Within the team there are three operating lists per week and a multidisciplinary infection clinic once per week, involving the limb reconstruction team, infectious disease physicians and plastics surgeons. This is followed by an infection radiology MDT. There are regular orthoplastic combined operating lists which undertake single stage infection surgery.
With adequate experience, the post holder will be encouraged to undertake additional clinics and operating lists independently.
The post holder will also be encouraged to take a leadership role in management and governance in the team with appropriate support.
The post holder will participate within the orthopaedic speciality registrar on-call rota at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre site, Long days - resident/non-resident shifts, Weekends, Nights.
The objective of the Fellowship is to develop an individual from a senior registrar role to a point of overall competence to work in / lead a specialised Limb Reconstruction practice.
About us
Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre is a teaching hospital and is 1 of 4 sites of the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. It provides a service for the clinical management of musculoskeletal problems its facilities include Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, Rehabilitation and a specialised diagnostic service in Histopathology and Medical Imaging.
There are 5 orthopaedic in-patient wards, 1 in-patient bone infection unit, HDU/Recovery with an overall total of 196 beds, 8 operating theatres and a purpose-built day surgery unit.
The hospital takes 5000 admissions each year, sees 30,000 outpatients, either on the premises or in peripheral clinics, there is a tertiary referral centre for specialist orthopaedics and physical rehabilitation. Patients are referred from the Oxfordshire district, other regions and beyond.
The Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre is a hospital site which has grown considerably over recent years, and which is presently generating more work. It is expected that this will continue and promote the development of specialist activity within the field of orthopedics'.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is full-time, 12 months fixed term contract.
Out of hours commitment is applicable.
The post-holder must hold full registration with the General Medical Council.
The post holder must be up to date with all mandatory and statutory training.
Salary scale: Nodal Point 5 local appointment grade code MT05
With on-call availability/weekend allowance.
This post is subject to the Trusts terms and conditions that mirror the 2018 junior doctors contract refresh.
Full and comprehensive Job description/Person specification available.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is full-time, 12 months fixed term contract.
Out of hours commitment is applicable.
The post-holder must hold full registration with the General Medical Council.
The post holder must be up to date with all mandatory and statutory training.
Salary scale: Nodal Point 5 local appointment grade code MT05
With on-call availability/weekend allowance.
This post is subject to the Trusts terms and conditions that mirror the 2018 junior doctors contract refresh.
Full and comprehensive Job description/Person specification available.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full current GMC registration
- MRCS part 1&2or equivalent
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualifications
- Intention to pursue Limb Reconstruction orthopaedic surgery as a specialist career
Desirable
- FRCS (Tr and Orth)
- Higher surgical degree
- BSc or other further post graduate qualification
- Completion of specialist training in Orthopaedic with certification
- Previous Limb Reconstruction fellowship
Experience
Essential
- Higher surgical training posts in orthopaedic
- Competent to perform common Limb Reconstruction procedures
- Able to manage patients under consultant supervision
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management and evidence-based practice
- Understanding of research principles methodology and ethics, with potential to contribute to research
- Previous research experience with publications
Desirable
- Previous Limb Reconstruction fellowship
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions and other achievements
- Able to deputise for consultant
Skills
Essential
- Sufficient leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills to effectively undertake the role in Limb Reconstruction surgery in a large teaching hospital.
- Ability to organise oneself, to manage time and tasks and prioritise clinical needs within limitations of experience.
- Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate according to level of experience
- Sound note keeping skills
- Computing skills: ability to use word processor spreadsheet programme and web browser
- Validated logbook documentation of surgical exposure to date
- Good personal and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Good spoken and written English. Communications skills should be highly developed.
- Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees.
- Understanding of clinical governance and participation in audit.
- Experience of clinical audit
Desirable
- Previous Limb Reconstruction fellowship
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions and other achievements
- Able to deputise for consultant
- Evidence of Management training and experience
- Evidence of feedback, experience of teaching course organisation
- Driving Licence - transport
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full current GMC registration
- MRCS part 1&2or equivalent
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualifications
- Intention to pursue Limb Reconstruction orthopaedic surgery as a specialist career
Desirable
- FRCS (Tr and Orth)
- Higher surgical degree
- BSc or other further post graduate qualification
- Completion of specialist training in Orthopaedic with certification
- Previous Limb Reconstruction fellowship
Experience
Essential
- Higher surgical training posts in orthopaedic
- Competent to perform common Limb Reconstruction procedures
- Able to manage patients under consultant supervision
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management and evidence-based practice
- Understanding of research principles methodology and ethics, with potential to contribute to research
- Previous research experience with publications
Desirable
- Previous Limb Reconstruction fellowship
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions and other achievements
- Able to deputise for consultant
Skills
Essential
- Sufficient leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills to effectively undertake the role in Limb Reconstruction surgery in a large teaching hospital.
- Ability to organise oneself, to manage time and tasks and prioritise clinical needs within limitations of experience.
- Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate according to level of experience
- Sound note keeping skills
- Computing skills: ability to use word processor spreadsheet programme and web browser
- Validated logbook documentation of surgical exposure to date
- Good personal and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Good spoken and written English. Communications skills should be highly developed.
- Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees.
- Understanding of clinical governance and participation in audit.
- Experience of clinical audit
Desirable
- Previous Limb Reconstruction fellowship
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions and other achievements
- Able to deputise for consultant
- Evidence of Management training and experience
- Evidence of feedback, experience of teaching course organisation
- Driving Licence - transport
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).
