Job summary
This is a new exciting opportunity for a one year appointment as an Upper Limb fellow for the United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust. This is a new post.
Any applicant who is unable for personal reasons to work full time will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with upper limb colleagues.
The post will be situated at Grantham Hospital and Pilgrim hospital
The upper limb unit at ULHT has 7 substantive consultants. The fellowship is run by Mr Motkur, Mr Corbin and Mr Yewlett but there will be an opportunity to work with all of the upper limb consultants. The team sees a wide range of elective shoulder, elbow and hand cases as well as specialist trauma referrals.
The successful candidate will be encouraged to continue to develop their sub-specialty interest, contribute to the trauma rota and also to the general work of the department including a strong teaching commitment, clinical management and effective team working. You will be fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and ideally have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Orthopaedic Surgery or be within six months of award of CCT at the time of interview. We would welcome informal enquiries about this post to,
Main duties of the job
The fellow will be exposed to all aspects of shoulder and elbow surgery including arthroscopic procedures, arthroplasty, trauma and revision surgery. There will be an opportunity to develop ultrasound skills relating to shoulder and elbow surgery and guided injections and diagnostic scans as an adjunct to clinical examination.
There will also be exposure tohandand wristincluding wrist arthroscopy, small jointreplacement, Dupuytren's surgery andmanagementof complex hand and wrist trauma includingwrist arthroscopy,scaphoid fracture fixation, complex wristfracturefixation, correction of malunions and arthrodesis.
There are regular weekly elective and a fortnightly upper limb trauma list with the supervising consultants. The fellowship enables the fellow to participate in the general on call rota on weekends without losing any elective activity. This allows for additional exposure to general trauma cases without detracting from the day to day timetable.
The fellow will be actively involved in research and audit and will be responsible for running the Upper Limb MDT meeting. They will be expected to take on and potentially initiate original research which should lead to presentations and publications
About us
Lincolnshire is scenically and geographically varied. It includes the Lincoln escarpment on which the beautiful medieval Cathedral stands, the North Lincolnshire Wolds, a designated area of outstanding natural beauty, the extensive beaches of the coastal strip, and the vast farmlands in the south of the county.
Lincoln is a developing city with a thriving University. We are preparing for an exciting development later this year with the opening of the Lincoln Medical School with which our Trust will be closely involved. The city is known for the historic Cathedral and Lincoln Castle, as well as the many social, leisure and shopping facilities available.
Lincolnshire has retained the grammar school system, and has a reputation for providing excellent state school education. In addition, the cost of housing compares very favourably with many areas of the country.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The upper limb unit at ULHT has 7 substantive consultants. The fellowship is run by Mr Motkur, Mr Corbin and Mr Yewlett but there will be an opportunity to work with all of the upper limb consultants. The team sees a wide range of elective shoulder, elbow and hand cases as well as specialist trauma referrals.
The post has been planned with the aim of preparing the incumbent for a consultant appointment. It is funded through the NHS with salary at SpR level.
The fellow will be exposed to all aspects of shoulder and elbow surgery including arthroscopic procedures, arthroplasty, trauma and revision surgery. There will be an opportunity to develop ultrasound skills relating to shoulder and elbow surgery and guided injections and diagnostic scans as an adjunct to clinical examination.
There will also be exposure tohandand wristincluding wrist arthroscopy, small jointreplacement, Dupuytrens surgery andmanagementof complex hand and wrist trauma includingwrist arthroscopy,scaphoid fracture fixation, complex wristfracturefixation, correction of malunions and arthrodesis.
There are regular weekly elective and a fortnightly upper limb trauma list with the supervising consultants. The fellowship enables the fellow to participate in the general on call rota on weekends without losing any elective activity. This allows for additional exposure to general trauma cases without detracting from the day to day timetable.
The fellow will be actively involved in research and audit and will be responsible for running the Upper Limb MDT meeting. They will be expected to take on and potentially initiate original research which should lead to presentations and publications.
We have established links with a number of Universities including Lincoln, Leicester and most recently have successfully introduced the associate PI scheme in collaboration with Oxford University for MSK research.
The fellowship although new intends to pride itself on its excellent operative training and supervision and will maintain a training list ethos to its weekly timetable rather than a pure service provision only. Once the fellow has gained sufficient experience and is deemed ready there may be the opportunity to do supervised parallel lists to increase confidence in independent operating to prepare them for a consultant post.
Tentative Timetable
The finalized weekly timetable is awaiting confirmation but the fellow would be doing at least 2 all day elective lists, 2-3 specialist upper limb clinics and possibly one specialist trauma list.
To maintain exposure to general trauma, the fellow would be expected to cover the night oncall during the week on rolling 1:12 rota and 1:12 weekend on call. These timings are chosen so that they do not impact on the day to day timetable of the fellow and will not detract from their regular activities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The upper limb unit at ULHT has 7 substantive consultants. The fellowship is run by Mr Motkur, Mr Corbin and Mr Yewlett but there will be an opportunity to work with all of the upper limb consultants. The team sees a wide range of elective shoulder, elbow and hand cases as well as specialist trauma referrals.
The post has been planned with the aim of preparing the incumbent for a consultant appointment. It is funded through the NHS with salary at SpR level.
The fellow will be exposed to all aspects of shoulder and elbow surgery including arthroscopic procedures, arthroplasty, trauma and revision surgery. There will be an opportunity to develop ultrasound skills relating to shoulder and elbow surgery and guided injections and diagnostic scans as an adjunct to clinical examination.
There will also be exposure tohandand wristincluding wrist arthroscopy, small jointreplacement, Dupuytrens surgery andmanagementof complex hand and wrist trauma includingwrist arthroscopy,scaphoid fracture fixation, complex wristfracturefixation, correction of malunions and arthrodesis.
There are regular weekly elective and a fortnightly upper limb trauma list with the supervising consultants. The fellowship enables the fellow to participate in the general on call rota on weekends without losing any elective activity. This allows for additional exposure to general trauma cases without detracting from the day to day timetable.
The fellow will be actively involved in research and audit and will be responsible for running the Upper Limb MDT meeting. They will be expected to take on and potentially initiate original research which should lead to presentations and publications.
We have established links with a number of Universities including Lincoln, Leicester and most recently have successfully introduced the associate PI scheme in collaboration with Oxford University for MSK research.
The fellowship although new intends to pride itself on its excellent operative training and supervision and will maintain a training list ethos to its weekly timetable rather than a pure service provision only. Once the fellow has gained sufficient experience and is deemed ready there may be the opportunity to do supervised parallel lists to increase confidence in independent operating to prepare them for a consultant post.
Tentative Timetable
The finalized weekly timetable is awaiting confirmation but the fellow would be doing at least 2 all day elective lists, 2-3 specialist upper limb clinics and possibly one specialist trauma list.
To maintain exposure to general trauma, the fellow would be expected to cover the night oncall during the week on rolling 1:12 rota and 1:12 weekend on call. These timings are chosen so that they do not impact on the day to day timetable of the fellow and will not detract from their regular activities.
Person Specification
Qualification/Clinical Skills
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- FRCS or qualification of an equivalent level
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: oCCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview) oCESR or oEuropean Community Rights
Special Knowledge/Abilities and/or Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 12 months full time or equivalent part time experience of shoulder and elbow / hand surgery at middle- grade level
Person Skills/Qualities
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to teach trainees and medical students.
Interests and Motivation to the job
Essential
- To maintain own education to a minimum standard set by the Royal College of Surgeons
Academic achievements/research publication
Essential
- To maintain own education to a minimum standard set by the Royal College of Surgeons
Desirable
- Higher Research Degrees (MD, MS, MSc, PhD)
- Research publications in peer reviewed journals
Other skills (eg audit/teaching/management
Essential
- Enthusiasm to assist in development of Orthopaedic services.
Desirable
- Experience in teaching undergraduate medical students.
- Member of BESS / BSSH
Person Specification
Qualification/Clinical Skills
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- FRCS or qualification of an equivalent level
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: oCCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview) oCESR or oEuropean Community Rights
Special Knowledge/Abilities and/or Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 12 months full time or equivalent part time experience of shoulder and elbow / hand surgery at middle- grade level
Person Skills/Qualities
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to teach trainees and medical students.
Interests and Motivation to the job
Essential
- To maintain own education to a minimum standard set by the Royal College of Surgeons
Academic achievements/research publication
Essential
- To maintain own education to a minimum standard set by the Royal College of Surgeons
Desirable
- Higher Research Degrees (MD, MS, MSc, PhD)
- Research publications in peer reviewed journals
Other skills (eg audit/teaching/management
Essential
- Enthusiasm to assist in development of Orthopaedic services.
Desirable
- Experience in teaching undergraduate medical students.
- Member of BESS / BSSH
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).
