Job summary
Based at Epsom General Hospital, SWLEOC is a partnership commissioned by four South West London acute hospital Trusts and provides routine and complex elective and non-urgent emergency orthopaedic surgery services to patients aged over 18.
SWLEOC was rated as Outstanding by the CQC in their 2016 report.
SWLEOC is one the largest hip and knee replacement centre in the UK and one of the largest in the world. It performs around 6,300 procedures per year with some patients referred from around the UK and internationally. Sub-specialties include hip and knee arthroplasty and revisions surgery, a young adult hip service, shoulder and elbow soft tissue and arthroplasty surgery and spinal surgery.
There are two 27-bed inpatient wards and a 17-bed Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU), which includes a Day Case Unit, all of which are covered by consultant intensivists. There is an outpatients department for clinics and research clinics. There are six laminar flow operating theatres.
Main duties of the job
The post-holders will spend in Outpatient Clinic or in theatre as first assistant to the Consultant Surgeons. There will be the opportunity to contribute to audits, service and research.
The post is full time, 40 hours per week, and does not include any on call commitments. The opportunity for additional work on Saturdays is also available on an ad hoc basis.
For further details of the medical aspects of the post contact:
Prof Deiary Kader -deiary.kader@nhs.net
Miss Irrum Afzal at irrum.afzal@nhs.net
About us
Based at Epsom General Hospital, SWLEOC is a partnership commissioned by four South West London acute hospital Trusts and provides routine and complex elective and non-urgent emergency orthopaedic surgery services to patients aged over 18.
SWLEOC was rated as Outstanding by the CQC in their 2016 report.
SWLEOC is the largest hip and knee replacement centre in the UK and one of the largest in the world. It performs around 6000 procedures per year with some patients referred from around the UK and internationally. Sub-specialties include hip and knee arthroplasty and revisions surgery, a young adult hip service, shoulder and elbow soft tissue and arthroplasty surgery and spinal surgery.
There are two 27-bed inpatient wards and a 17-bed Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU), which includes a Day Case Unit, all of which are covered by consultant intensivists. There is an outpatients department for clinics and research clinics. There are six laminar flow operating theatres.
Supervising Consultants: Professor Deiary Kader, Professor David H. Sochart and Mr Vipin AsopaResearch and Outcomes Manager: Miss Irrum Afzal
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holders will spend in Outpatient Clinic or in theatre as first assistant to the Consultant Surgeons. There will be the opportunity to contribute to audits, service and research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holders will spend in Outpatient Clinic or in theatre as first assistant to the Consultant Surgeons. There will be the opportunity to contribute to audits, service and research.
Person Specification
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Relevant post-registration clinical experience.
- oCompletion of foundation programme training or equivalent postgraduate clinical experience
Desirable
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Full GMC Registration (with an IELTS score which meets GMC criteria for IMGs +/- PLAB)
- Visa and work permit for the UK
Desirable
- Postgraduate diploma or masters (MCh)
Commitment To Surgery
Essential
- Commitment to pursuing a career in Orthopaedics
- Shows realistic insight into the roles and responsibilities of an Orthopaedic surgeon
Academic/ Research Skills
Essential
- Evidence of active participation in audit
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of thoroughness (is well-prepared, shows self-discipline/commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines.)
- Reliable work record
Desirable
- Evidence of achievement outside medicine
Person Specification
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Relevant post-registration clinical experience.
- oCompletion of foundation programme training or equivalent postgraduate clinical experience
Desirable
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Full GMC Registration (with an IELTS score which meets GMC criteria for IMGs +/- PLAB)
- Visa and work permit for the UK
Desirable
- Postgraduate diploma or masters (MCh)
Commitment To Surgery
Essential
- Commitment to pursuing a career in Orthopaedics
- Shows realistic insight into the roles and responsibilities of an Orthopaedic surgeon
Academic/ Research Skills
Essential
- Evidence of active participation in audit
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of thoroughness (is well-prepared, shows self-discipline/commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines.)
- Reliable work record
Desirable
- Evidence of achievement outside medicine
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).
