Consultant Surgeon Post in Trauma & Orthopaedics - Upper Limb

Job summary

We are pleased to invite applications for a Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon with a subspecialty interest in Upper Limbat the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will be primarily based at Barnet Hospital, with the potential to undertake clinical activity across other Trust sites including Chase Farm Hospital and Royal Free Hospital where service needs require. This post will join an established team delivering a comprehensive Trauma and Orthopaedic service across the Trust, encompassing a wide range of subspecialty interests in both elective surgery and orthopaedic trauma. The successful applicant will contribute to the continued development of the Upper Limb surgery service, supporting both elective and trauma pathways. The appointee will play an important role in strengthening specialist upper limb provision, supporting the management of routine and complex hand and upper limb conditions while contributing to trauma care within the wider orthopaedic service. The postholder will participate in the consultant on-call rota and work closely with multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver high-quality patient care, support service development, and contribute to education and training within the department. Applications are welcomed from candidates committed to developing upper limb services and improving access to specialist care across the Trust.

Main duties of the job

The post is a full-time Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon position with a subspecialty interest in Upper Limb Surgery. The successful candidate will be primarily based at Barnet Hospital and will contribute to the delivery of both elective and trauma services within the department. Elective outpatient and surgical activity will be cross site in nature, with the opportunity to undertake additional elective work at the Chase Farm Elective Orthopaedic Centre where appropriate. Trauma theatre sessions and associated trauma clinics will be undertaken within the Trust's trauma network, working closely with colleagues across the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will contribute to the consultant on-call rota for Trauma and Orthopaedics and will work as part of the wider orthopaedic team to provide high-quality care for patients with both elective and traumatic hand and upper limb conditions. The postholder will not be expected to travel between multiple sites within a single working day. Applicants must holdfull registration with the General Medical Counciland either be on theSpecialist Register for Trauma and Orthopaedicsor be within six months of receiving theirCertificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at the time of interview.

About us

Working for our organisation 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

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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

• Good team player

Others

Desirable

• Pg Cert MedEd or Equivalent

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).