Trust Doctor in Hip and Knee Unit

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

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Job summary

The RNOH currently have a Trust Doctor / middle grade post in lower limb arthroplasty surgery available. The post is for 1 year fixed term from April 2024. Applicants should have completed core surgical training and have experience in elective orthopaedics, and ideally an interest in hip and knee arthroplasty surgery.

The position will provide exposure to all aspects of the management of patients requiring primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty and complex limb reconstruction. The applicant will be expected to deliver high quality care, as well as participate in the research and audit activities of the unit.

Main duties of the job

Successful applicants will be expected to become integrated members of the team involved in the day-to-day care of patients on the wards, outpatient clinics and theatres. There is an-call commitment.

The successful applicant will also be expected to participate in research and provide evidence at the end of their attachment of a peer-reviewed clinical publication or international presentation. There will also be ample opportunity to be involved with quality improvement projects and audit, including robotic surgery and day case arthroplasty.

The role involves managing in-patients and out-patients, supporting junior members of the team and assisting in theatre.

About us

RatedGood by the CQC

Two sites, one in central London and one in Stanmore - which has recently opened The Stanmore Building, a new, state-of-the-art inpatient facility
Our Research and Innovation Centre works closely with our main academic partner, University College London
Recognised as a centre of excellence, leading on national initiatives, such as theGetting It Right First Time (GIRFT)Programme
Further major redevelopment underway across the Stanmore site - improving and modernising our facilities to maintain our position as the UK's leading centre for orthopaedic medicine
In the NHS staff survey, over 90% of our staff were satisfied with the quality of care they are able to give to patients - the best result of any NHS Trust in the country
Our staff also indicated that they had the best experience of appraisals as compared to all other NHS Trusts.

This is a great time to join us and play a critical role in the next stage of RNOH's journey to achieving an outstanding CQC rating.

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and offer a range of flexible working practices. Part-time and job share applications will be considered.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Date posted

11 March 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£37,068 to £57,570 a year +£2,162 LW per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

392-MS018-TDHKU

Job locations

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital

Brockley Hill

Stanmore

HA7 4LP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please also refer to the attached job description for more details regarding the job responsibilities and role requirements.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please also refer to the attached job description for more details regarding the job responsibilities and role requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MRCS or equivalent

Experience

Essential

At least 6 months of elective orthopaedic experience
Completion of core surgical training or equivalent

Desirable

Interest in joint reconstructive surgery
Clinical audit and research experience
Teaching and supporting junior staff

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Strong self motivation and organisational skills
Excellent communication and facilitation skills
A good level of computer literacy

Desirable

Able to work effectively within a team environment and on own initiative.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MRCS or equivalent

Experience

Essential

At least 6 months of elective orthopaedic experience
Completion of core surgical training or equivalent

Desirable

Interest in joint reconstructive surgery
Clinical audit and research experience
Teaching and supporting junior staff

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Strong self motivation and organisational skills
Excellent communication and facilitation skills
A good level of computer literacy

Desirable

Able to work effectively within a team environment and on own initiative.

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).