Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a Locum Consultant on a full time basis for a period of 12 months initially. This post is within the directorate of Trauma and Orthopaedics and a subspeciality interest in foot and ankle surgery is required. The postholder must be fellowship trained and comfortable dealing with all aspects of elective orthopaedics and trauma.
Main duties of the job
We expect this person to help deliver and network the orthopaedic service within Lancashire. The successful applicant will complement the team of established consultants and wider MDT within the directorate.
The post is subject to the Trust's terms and conditions of service. The post will have sessions at both Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital and Burnley General Teaching Hospital.
About us
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust provides a caring service to a population of 566,000 in the Pennine Lancashire area. Services are provided from our two main sites, the Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital and Burnley General Teaching Hospital and from our community rehabilitation wards at Pendle Community Hospital, Accrington Victoria Hospital and Clitheroe Community Hospital.
We treat almost 700,000 patients every year in our hospitals and community settings, using state-of-the-art equipment and facilities.
The Emergency Department at Blackburn is the only ED for East Lancashire and is a Trauma Unit in the Lancashire Trauma Network working closely with the Trauma Centre at the Royal Preston Hospital. The ED is supported by Urgent Care Centres at Blackburn and Burnley and a Minor Injuries Unit at Accrington. We have day and night Air Ambulance helicopter landing facilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The department of Orthopaedics provides a general Orthopaedic and acute trauma service to the population of East Lancashire. The trauma service is Consultant led, with 24 trauma lists per week (4 Monday to Friday and 2 per day Saturday and Sunday). All the Consultants provide a general Orthopaedic service and in addition they have a sub-specialty interest.
Operative facilities are provided across the Trust at Burnley General Teaching Hospital and Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital.
Outpatient clinics are based at Burnley General Teaching Hospital and Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital. Peripheral Orthopaedic clinics are held in Rossendale, Pendle, Clitheroe and Accrington.
The post holder will have responsibility for the training and supervision of junior medical staff who work with them. The post holder will also be responsible for supervising the education of medical students attached to the department.
The post holder will be expected to keep up to date with developments within the specialty.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The department of Orthopaedics provides a general Orthopaedic and acute trauma service to the population of East Lancashire. The trauma service is Consultant led, with 24 trauma lists per week (4 Monday to Friday and 2 per day Saturday and Sunday). All the Consultants provide a general Orthopaedic service and in addition they have a sub-specialty interest.
Operative facilities are provided across the Trust at Burnley General Teaching Hospital and Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital.
Outpatient clinics are based at Burnley General Teaching Hospital and Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital. Peripheral Orthopaedic clinics are held in Rossendale, Pendle, Clitheroe and Accrington.
The post holder will have responsibility for the training and supervision of junior medical staff who work with them. The post holder will also be responsible for supervising the education of medical students attached to the department.
The post holder will be expected to keep up to date with developments within the specialty.
Person Specification
ATTAINMENTS
Essential
- Full registration with GMC & a licence to practise
- Inclusion on the Specialist Register or due admission within 6 months
- FRCS (Tr+Orth) or equivalent accreditation
Desirable
- Evidence of recent publications/ research
- Higher degree
TRAINING
Essential
- Recognised higher professional training
- Sub-specialty interest in foot and ankle surgery with recognised fellowship training
- Subspecialty interest in management of diabetic feet
- Training in general trauma surgery (Adult & Paediatric)
Desirable
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Specialist Registrar or equivalent grade experience in Orthopaedic surgery leading to CCT or equivalent
Desirable
- Demonstrated teaching to junior staff and non-medical staff
SKILLS
Essential
- Able to fully integrate within the Orthopaedic unit and develop own specialist interest that complements the existing skills/interests of the directorate
- Able to communicate with and motivate colleagues both medical and nonmedica
- Evidence of Good team worker
- Ability to lead a team
Desirable
- Evidence of attendance on managerial course
- Involvement in Management or Administration
- Previous evidence of leadership roles
- Proven track record in education at undergraduate and postgraduate level
- Evidence of Quality improvement projects
Person Specification
ATTAINMENTS
Essential
- Full registration with GMC & a licence to practise
- Inclusion on the Specialist Register or due admission within 6 months
- FRCS (Tr+Orth) or equivalent accreditation
Desirable
- Evidence of recent publications/ research
- Higher degree
TRAINING
Essential
- Recognised higher professional training
- Sub-specialty interest in foot and ankle surgery with recognised fellowship training
- Subspecialty interest in management of diabetic feet
- Training in general trauma surgery (Adult & Paediatric)
Desirable
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Specialist Registrar or equivalent grade experience in Orthopaedic surgery leading to CCT or equivalent
Desirable
- Demonstrated teaching to junior staff and non-medical staff
SKILLS
Essential
- Able to fully integrate within the Orthopaedic unit and develop own specialist interest that complements the existing skills/interests of the directorate
- Able to communicate with and motivate colleagues both medical and nonmedica
- Evidence of Good team worker
- Ability to lead a team
Desirable
- Evidence of attendance on managerial course
- Involvement in Management or Administration
- Previous evidence of leadership roles
- Proven track record in education at undergraduate and postgraduate level
- Evidence of Quality improvement projects
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).
