Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and hardworking surgeon to join the Stockport Trauma & Orthopaedic Department.
The successful candidate will have a particular focus on knee surgery. There can be further consideration over additional areas of interest to the candidate. Demonstrable fellowship training in the above aspects of knee surgery is essential.
Main duties of the job
About the Role
This is a full-time post (10 PAs), with 1 in 12 weekend and weekday on call commitments.
The post-holder will agree a detailed job plan including personal and professional objectives with the Clinical Director once in post; broadly the job plan includes theatre sessions, outpatient sessions, admin, team meetings and SPA sessions.
The appointee can be given full support withappraisals, continuing professional development and revalidation. In addition, the successful candidate will be able to access support from our leading transformation team, who recently supported a theatre transformation programme which won a HSJ award in 2024.
The successful candidate will be expected to fully contribute to the administrative, governance, teaching and research activities within the department.
Candidates must have:
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full GMC registration;
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entry on the GMC Specialist Register, or be committed to be within 6 months of interview;
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higher orthopaedic surgery qualification; and
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minimum of 1 year dedicated knee surgery fellowship -
completed or planned
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
o NHS pension scheme membership
o Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
o NHS Staff discounts
o Cycle to work scheme
oSalary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
About the Stockport Trauma & Orthopaedic Department.
The Trust has a comprehensive orthopaedic service for both elective and trauma cases provided on the Stepping Hill Hospital site, with a total of 76 beds. This includes a brand new, purpose built trauma ward complete with MDT facilities.
There is a 6 bedded intensive care unit with a high dependency unit of 8 beds. These beds are used flexibly to accommodate both level 2 & level 3 care.
There is a purpose built out patients department with a dedicated childrens facility situated adjacent to the Orthopaedic unit. We also provide outpatient services to the residents of North Derbyshire at Buxton Hospital.
Current areas of focus
- Recovery of elective services and backlog following Covid-19 pandemic
- Collaborative working with other Acute Trusts within our sector and the wider integrated care system in Greater Manchester
- Focus on new pathways, service redesign and new ways of working following Covid-19 pandemic
- Continued focus on quality and improved outcomes for all Orthopaedic patients, with particular emphasis on mortality rates, PROMS, National Joint Registry results, achievement of best practice and day case tariffs, and several other quality measures.
- Review and implementation of GIRFT (Getting it Right First Time) recommendations.
- Ensure the Trust achieves / makes improvements against the patient access standards
- Ensure value for money and deliver cost savings on the procurement of prostheses and theatre kit.
- Ensure optimum use of theatre capacity and scheduling
Please refer to the attached job description and personal specification.
For informal discussions and to arrange visit, please contact:
Mr Thomas Finnigan Clinical Director 0161 419 4037 or Thomas.finnigan@stockport.nhs.uk
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Job description
Job responsibilities
About the Stockport Trauma & Orthopaedic Department.
The Trust has a comprehensive orthopaedic service for both elective and trauma cases provided on the Stepping Hill Hospital site, with a total of 76 beds. This includes a brand new, purpose built trauma ward complete with MDT facilities.
There is a 6 bedded intensive care unit with a high dependency unit of 8 beds. These beds are used flexibly to accommodate both level 2 & level 3 care.
There is a purpose built out patients department with a dedicated childrens facility situated adjacent to the Orthopaedic unit. We also provide outpatient services to the residents of North Derbyshire at Buxton Hospital.
Current areas of focus
- Recovery of elective services and backlog following Covid-19 pandemic
- Collaborative working with other Acute Trusts within our sector and the wider integrated care system in Greater Manchester
- Focus on new pathways, service redesign and new ways of working following Covid-19 pandemic
- Continued focus on quality and improved outcomes for all Orthopaedic patients, with particular emphasis on mortality rates, PROMS, National Joint Registry results, achievement of best practice and day case tariffs, and several other quality measures.
- Review and implementation of GIRFT (Getting it Right First Time) recommendations.
- Ensure the Trust achieves / makes improvements against the patient access standards
- Ensure value for money and deliver cost savings on the procurement of prostheses and theatre kit.
- Ensure optimum use of theatre capacity and scheduling
Please refer to the attached job description and personal specification.
For informal discussions and to arrange visit, please contact:
Mr Thomas Finnigan Clinical Director 0161 419 4037 or Thomas.finnigan@stockport.nhs.uk
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS or Equivalent
- Entry onto the General Medical Councils Specialist Register or in receipt of CCST within 6 months of interview
- Full GMC registration
- Orthopaedic surgery qualification
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in trauma and orthopaedics
- Ability to manage elective and emergency orthopaedic conditions
- Comprehensive patient management
- Ability to train / supervise junior medical staff and medical students
- Good interpersonal skills
Training
Essential
- Sp. Registrar year 5/6 in Urology
Previous Work Experience
Essential
- Trained at Specialist Registrar or Equivalent Level
- Wide experience in urology and able to deal with both emergency and elective urological conditions
- Ability to train / supervise junior medical staff and medical students
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS or Equivalent
- Entry onto the General Medical Councils Specialist Register or in receipt of CCST within 6 months of interview
- Full GMC registration
- Orthopaedic surgery qualification
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in trauma and orthopaedics
- Ability to manage elective and emergency orthopaedic conditions
- Comprehensive patient management
- Ability to train / supervise junior medical staff and medical students
- Good interpersonal skills
Training
Essential
- Sp. Registrar year 5/6 in Urology
Previous Work Experience
Essential
- Trained at Specialist Registrar or Equivalent Level
- Wide experience in urology and able to deal with both emergency and elective urological conditions
- Ability to train / supervise junior medical staff and medical students
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).
