Job summary
The potholder will gain proficiency in arthroscopic skills with shoulder reconstructions, shoulder & elbow primary and revision arthroplasty, complex trauma and post trauma reconstructions of the upper limb. Opportunity to get involved in clinical research networks will stand the Fellow in good stead for his / her future consultant career. These skills and competencies are above and beyond what is currently required to obtain a CCT.
Main duties of the job
Exposure to a wide range of shoulder, elbow disorders will help gain subspecialty experience in elective sub-specialty surgery. Surgical sub-specialty practice within the unit includes primary and revision shoulder and elbow arthroplasty, arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder e.g: instability repair, cuff repair, subacromial decompression and distal clavicular excision, rheumatoid disease management and other allied surgical procedures.
The postholder will gain proficiency in arthroscopic skills with shoulder reconstructions, shoulder & elbow primary and revision arthroplasty, complex trauma and post trauma reconstructions of the upper limb. Opportunity to get involved in clinical research networks will stand the Fellow in good stead for his / her future consultant career. These skills and competencies are above and beyond what is currently required to obtain a CCT.
About us
The James Cook University Hospital is a designated Major Trauma Centre for the North East of England. It is also a tertiary centre, providing comprehensive multidisciplinary care for a wide range of orthopaedic disorders and trauma, including complex post-traumatic reconstructive surgery. Due to increasing demand, there is an imminent need for us to develop subspecialty trauma lists to deal with complex upper limb trauma and this also provides a unique opportunity for consolidating the experience of a post - CCT surgeon in management of shoulder and elbow trauma.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The training consultants are experienced trainers for T&O trainees and undertake a very large clinical workload in addition to ongoing academic and educational activities. They will provide full supervision and support for a Post-CCT doctor learning advanced upper limb arthroscopic and arthroplasty skills supplemented by formal 1 to 1 clinical teaching. All five consultants are research active, and the Fellow must expect to take part in structured research projects and will receive full support for this.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The training consultants are experienced trainers for T&O trainees and undertake a very large clinical workload in addition to ongoing academic and educational activities. They will provide full supervision and support for a Post-CCT doctor learning advanced upper limb arthroscopic and arthroplasty skills supplemented by formal 1 to 1 clinical teaching. All five consultants are research active, and the Fellow must expect to take part in structured research projects and will receive full support for this.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS/MRCS or Specialist training certificate from EU (with log book of operations)
- Full registration with the General Medical Council
- Post CCT
Training
Essential
- Log book of operations (assisted, performed)
Desirable
- Attendance at appropriate professional courses and meetings
Clinical experience
Essential
- Experience in General Trauma and Shoulder & Elbow surgery
Desirable
- Experience in General Trauma and General Orthopaedics
Experience Audit
Essential
- Experience of clinical audit
- Regular attendance at and participation in audit meetings
Desirable
- An understanding of clinical governance
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical and other staff
Research/Publications
Essential
- Experience of clinical research
Desirable
- Demonstrate an understanding of research and development issues and participation in research projects
Professional Interests
Essential
- Commitment to CPD and knowledge of up-to-date literature
Desirable
- Membership of appropriate professional society(s)
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS/MRCS or Specialist training certificate from EU (with log book of operations)
- Full registration with the General Medical Council
- Post CCT
Training
Essential
- Log book of operations (assisted, performed)
Desirable
- Attendance at appropriate professional courses and meetings
Clinical experience
Essential
- Experience in General Trauma and Shoulder & Elbow surgery
Desirable
- Experience in General Trauma and General Orthopaedics
Experience Audit
Essential
- Experience of clinical audit
- Regular attendance at and participation in audit meetings
Desirable
- An understanding of clinical governance
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical and other staff
Research/Publications
Essential
- Experience of clinical research
Desirable
- Demonstrate an understanding of research and development issues and participation in research projects
Professional Interests
Essential
- Commitment to CPD and knowledge of up-to-date literature
Desirable
- Membership of appropriate professional society(s)
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).
