Job summary
Consultant in Orthopaedics with special interest in hip & knee surgery to work flexibly a 10 PA job plan.
Applications are invited for an initial 12 month fixed term locum post to work in the South West London Orthopaedic centre (SWLEOC).
The SWLEOC is an NHS Treatment Centre providing regional elective orthopaedic surgery services (including inpatient, day-case and outpatient). Established by the four South West London acute Trusts to deliver strategic change in the delivery of planned orthopaedic care, the SWLEOC provides high quality, cost efficient, elective orthopaedic services ranked amongst the best in the world.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a part of SWLEOC team and will provide a flexible orthopaedic service to patients with problems of the hip and knee.
The post holder will deliver a high quality and high volume joint replacement service.
About us
The SWLEOC is an NHS Treatment Centre providing regional elective orthopaedic surgery services (including inpatient, day-case and outpatient). Established by the four South West London acute Trusts to deliver strategic change in the delivery of planned orthopaedic care, the SWLEOC provides high quality, cost efficient, elective orthopaedic services ranked amongst the best in the world.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake duties as defined within the attached job description and job plan in so far as practible and in agreement with the Medical Director.
To at all times comply with the GMCs guidance on 'Good Medical Practice'.
To ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
SWLEOC requires this post to work flexibly in the delivery of the clinical sessions in the job plan
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake duties as defined within the attached job description and job plan in so far as practible and in agreement with the Medical Director.
To at all times comply with the GMCs guidance on 'Good Medical Practice'.
To ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
SWLEOC requires this post to work flexibly in the delivery of the clinical sessions in the job plan
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On the Specialist Register with the GMC
- Appropriate higher medical qualification FRCS (T&O)
- Fellowship in lower limb arthroplasty
- PhD/MD or equivalent higher degree
Experience
Essential
- High standard of clinical skill and expertise in the speciality
- Consultant experience in high quality and high volume hip and knee surgery
- At least 5 years experience as a consultant
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On the Specialist Register with the GMC
- Appropriate higher medical qualification FRCS (T&O)
- Fellowship in lower limb arthroplasty
- PhD/MD or equivalent higher degree
Experience
Essential
- High standard of clinical skill and expertise in the speciality
- Consultant experience in high quality and high volume hip and knee surgery
- At least 5 years experience as a consultant
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).
