Job summary
The Orthopaedic Department at Wirral University Teaching Hospital are advertising for a 12 month locum consultant post with specialist interest in Hip & Knee Surgery.
This is for 12 months in the first instance with potential for progression into a substantive post in due course.
The role would involve both Elective & Trauma commitments at the Arrowe Park & Clatterbridge sites and would include an on-call commitment. The Clatterbridge site has developed significantly in the last 2 years with 4 new Laminar Flow theatres as part of the development of the Cheshire & Merseyside Surgical Centre.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Duties
Clinical duties will include both trauma and elective orthopaedic surgery and outpatient provision. The successful candidate will have a special interest in hip and knee surgery with a sub-specialty interest in primary arthroplasty and hip fracture surgery. Experience with periprosthetic fractures and DAIRs would be valuable as the unit has a large revision arthroplasty and hip fracture workload. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the on-call rota and be comfortable with the generality of trauma.
Teaching
The successful candidate will be expected to take an active role in teaching. He/she will use opportunities during clinical duties to teach accompanying joint members of his/her team and will support the formal education activities of the hospital, the directorate, and the Mersey Deanery Orthopaedic Higher Surgical Training Programme, including tutorials, trauma rounds, journal clubs and postgraduate meetings. Undergraduate and foundation doctor training is a requirement of the department whilst leading our teaching radiology MDT.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Proposed Job Plan
The role will comprise of;
0.5 pa on call (1 in 24 On Call), sharing an on-call slot with a substantive consultant.
1.5 spa
6.5 pa dpc
1 Admin and WR pa
Please note should the successful candidate support a private practice they would be expected to offer 11 PAs. The option of increasing the PAs with clinical and educational supervision and or extra DPC can be discussed after a successful interview, subject to the needs of the service. The job plan would be subject to change by negotiation.
6.5PA DPC would include at least
1 Trauma List 1.25 PA
1 Full Day Elective List 2.5PA
1 Fracture Clinic 1 PA
1 Elective Clinic 1 PA
The rest of the PAs would be agreed at mutual convenience with the successful candidate and may involve some flexible working.
The above job plan is subject to final confirmation upon commencing in post.
- The monthly audit programme is deemed to be equivalent to 0.5 SPA averaged over the year.
- The post holder will undergo annual appraisal.
- The post will be supported by appropriate clinical staff.
Job plans will be reviewed annually, following an appraisal meeting. There will be an annual appraisal, job planning and objective setting with the Clinical Director and evidence from this will be submitted for revalidation. The job plan will be a prospective agreement that sets out a Consultants typical working pattern, duties, objectives and responsibilities for the coming year. It will cover all aspects of a Consultants professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education, managerial responsibilities and external commitments.
On appointment of the post holder, the Clinical Director will commence discussions to finalise the job plan which will become operational on appointment. The job plan is an indicative plan of the duties the post holder is likely to be asked to undertake. Flexibility is a key element of this post and the post holder must be willing to adapt the job plan on an ad hoc basis to meet service and patient needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Proposed Job Plan
The role will comprise of;
0.5 pa on call (1 in 24 On Call), sharing an on-call slot with a substantive consultant.
1.5 spa
6.5 pa dpc
1 Admin and WR pa
Please note should the successful candidate support a private practice they would be expected to offer 11 PAs. The option of increasing the PAs with clinical and educational supervision and or extra DPC can be discussed after a successful interview, subject to the needs of the service. The job plan would be subject to change by negotiation.
6.5PA DPC would include at least
1 Trauma List 1.25 PA
1 Full Day Elective List 2.5PA
1 Fracture Clinic 1 PA
1 Elective Clinic 1 PA
The rest of the PAs would be agreed at mutual convenience with the successful candidate and may involve some flexible working.
The above job plan is subject to final confirmation upon commencing in post.
- The monthly audit programme is deemed to be equivalent to 0.5 SPA averaged over the year.
- The post holder will undergo annual appraisal.
- The post will be supported by appropriate clinical staff.
Job plans will be reviewed annually, following an appraisal meeting. There will be an annual appraisal, job planning and objective setting with the Clinical Director and evidence from this will be submitted for revalidation. The job plan will be a prospective agreement that sets out a Consultants typical working pattern, duties, objectives and responsibilities for the coming year. It will cover all aspects of a Consultants professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education, managerial responsibilities and external commitments.
On appointment of the post holder, the Clinical Director will commence discussions to finalise the job plan which will become operational on appointment. The job plan is an indicative plan of the duties the post holder is likely to be asked to undertake. Flexibility is a key element of this post and the post holder must be willing to adapt the job plan on an ad hoc basis to meet service and patient needs.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Eligibility
Essential
- FRCS (Tr & Orth)
- Eligible to work in UK / CCT
Desirable
- Masters level PostGrad qualification
Experience
Essential
- Broad training in Trauma and Orthopaedics.
- Fellowship in primary lower limb arthroplasty
- Sub-specialist training in all aspects of hip and knee arthroplasty, periprosthetic fracture surgery and hip fracture surgery
- Valid ATLS or equivalent
Desirable
- Fellowship in revision arthroplasty
Clinical knowledge and skills
Essential
- Competent in contemporary methods of fracture care and all aspects of surgery of the knee
Clinical Governance/ improving quality of patient care
Essential
- Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems.
- Demonstrates awareness of good decision making. Aware of own limitations. Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors.
- Demonstrates understanding of the principles of research.
- Education of doctors in training and undergraduate students
- Evidence of active participation in recent audit / quality improvement projects
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements in Trauma & Orthopaedics
Communication Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients/colleagues
- Capacity to listen and take in others' perspectives.
- Always considers patient's preferences when discussing treatment options.
- Always considers the full impact of clinical decisions on the patient. Practice shared decision making
- Directs and supports patients to access the information they need to support decision making.
- Communication skills, especially with patients, relatives and GPs
Personal Skills
Essential
- Reliable, hard working
- Able to lead and work within a team
Person Specification
Qualifications / Eligibility
Essential
- FRCS (Tr & Orth)
- Eligible to work in UK / CCT
Desirable
- Masters level PostGrad qualification
Experience
Essential
- Broad training in Trauma and Orthopaedics.
- Fellowship in primary lower limb arthroplasty
- Sub-specialist training in all aspects of hip and knee arthroplasty, periprosthetic fracture surgery and hip fracture surgery
- Valid ATLS or equivalent
Desirable
- Fellowship in revision arthroplasty
Clinical knowledge and skills
Essential
- Competent in contemporary methods of fracture care and all aspects of surgery of the knee
Clinical Governance/ improving quality of patient care
Essential
- Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems.
- Demonstrates awareness of good decision making. Aware of own limitations. Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors.
- Demonstrates understanding of the principles of research.
- Education of doctors in training and undergraduate students
- Evidence of active participation in recent audit / quality improvement projects
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements in Trauma & Orthopaedics
Communication Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients/colleagues
- Capacity to listen and take in others' perspectives.
- Always considers patient's preferences when discussing treatment options.
- Always considers the full impact of clinical decisions on the patient. Practice shared decision making
- Directs and supports patients to access the information they need to support decision making.
- Communication skills, especially with patients, relatives and GPs
Personal Skills
Essential
- Reliable, hard working
- Able to lead and work within a team
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).
