Job summary
This post isnot formally accreditedfor SpR training but SAC recognition of experience has always been successful previously.
The post holder will have excellent opportunities to gain experience of outpatient and inpatient care, and will be given the opportunity to develop their skills in the assessment investigation and treatment of Orthopaedics patients. Our patient activity will include access to routine Orthopaedic clinics as well as specialist and fracture clinics.
There will be a strong commitment from the post holder to support the regular clinic and theatre sessions.
Main duties of the job
The fellowship provides intensive experience and training for those trainees who have obtained CCST in orthopaedic surgery and wish to become paediatric orthopaedic consultants. The role offers a high level of training in neuromuscular surgery, gait analysis, hip surgery, limb reconstruction surgery, trauma, infection and general paediatric orthopaedic surgery. The Fellowship can be adapted to the requirements of a successful applicant.Our Alumni have gone on to successful consultant careers in tertiary paediatric orthopaedic hospitals and maintain links to our department.
1 in 8 on call is required.
About us
Sponsorship - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship.You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will normally be required to live within 15 miles/30 minutes of his/her base hospital (the hospital where the principal duties lie) and in a location offering easy access to the other organisations / facilities as required. The full details are listed in the job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will normally be required to live within 15 miles/30 minutes of his/her base hospital (the hospital where the principal duties lie) and in a location offering easy access to the other organisations / facilities as required. The full details are listed in the job description.
Person Specification
Essential and Desirable
Essential
- Full GMC/ registration - MRCS or equivalent
- 6 months Higher Specialist Training in paediatric orthopaedic surgery - Experience in the management of paediatric trauma patients - Experience in the management of acute paediatric musculoskeletal infection
- Teaching skills and experience - Ability to supervise the clinical work of doctors in training and other staff - Oral and written communication skills in English - Ability to organise and prioritise personal workload and that of others - Ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organisation - Ability to relate to patients and carers from a wide range of backgrounds and to empathise with their needs and concerns.
Desirable
- 12 months Higher Specialist Training in paediatric orthopaedic surgery Experience in the management of elective paediatric orthopaedics
- Track record of delivery of 'new activity'. - Track record of delivery of standards of care along with service development - Evidence of business awareness
essential
Essential
- Full GMC/ registration - MRCS or equivalent
Person Specification
Essential and Desirable
Essential
- Full GMC/ registration - MRCS or equivalent
- 6 months Higher Specialist Training in paediatric orthopaedic surgery - Experience in the management of paediatric trauma patients - Experience in the management of acute paediatric musculoskeletal infection
- Teaching skills and experience - Ability to supervise the clinical work of doctors in training and other staff - Oral and written communication skills in English - Ability to organise and prioritise personal workload and that of others - Ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organisation - Ability to relate to patients and carers from a wide range of backgrounds and to empathise with their needs and concerns.
Desirable
- 12 months Higher Specialist Training in paediatric orthopaedic surgery Experience in the management of elective paediatric orthopaedics
- Track record of delivery of 'new activity'. - Track record of delivery of standards of care along with service development - Evidence of business awareness
essential
Essential
- Full GMC/ registration - MRCS 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).
