Job summary
We are very pleased to invite applications for a Locum Consultant Trauma andOrthopaedic Surgeon at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust with asubspecialty interest in general trauma and lower limb surgery. The successful candidatemay be expected to work across the trusts main sites (Barnet Hospital, Chase FarmHospital and Royal Free Hospital), but the base site and trauma activity will be on theRoyal Free Hospital site.This post will join and complement the existing group of orthopaedic surgeons who havea wide range of interests in elective surgery and orthopaedic trauma and aim to expandand develop these services.We are seeking to appoint a trauma and orthopaedic surgeon with a sub specialistinterest in lower limb surgery. The successful candidate will become part of the 24consultant orthopaedic surgical team. The on-call commitment will be carried out at theRoyal Free Hospital. The majority of the elective work will be carried out on the ChaseFarm Hospital site.We hope that the individual will play an active role in helping to expand the Lower limband Trauma service at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
The post is a full-time Consultant post in Orthopaedics. The on-call commitment will be based at the Royal Free Hospital with the majority of elective sessions carried out at the Chase Farm Elective Orthopaedic Centre. Trauma theatre sessions will be undertaken at the Royal Free Hospitals, along with with regular clinics.The postholder will not be required to attend multiple sites on one given day.
Applicants should possess full GMC registration, and either be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of receiving their Certificate of Completion of Training
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 6 years experience in T&O surgery
- Fellowship experience in subspecialty interest and Trauma or equivalent
Desirable
- Previous consultant experience in subspecialty interest
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register Via CCT (proposed CCT date within 6 months of interview), or CESR or European community rights
- Appropriate higher orthopaedic surgical qualification
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Management experience
- Teaching at graduate and undergraduate level
- Experience in Research
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
Others
Desirable
- Pg Cert MedEd or Equivalent
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 6 years experience in T&O surgery
- Fellowship experience in subspecialty interest and Trauma or equivalent
Desirable
- Previous consultant experience in subspecialty interest
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register Via CCT (proposed CCT date within 6 months of interview), or CESR or European community rights
- Appropriate higher orthopaedic surgical qualification
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Management experience
- Teaching at graduate and undergraduate level
- Experience in Research
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
Others
Desirable
- Pg Cert MedEd or Equivalent
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).
