Job summary
This is an opportunity to join a dynamic, forward looking Trauma and Orthopaedic department where change and evolution of
patient care is a priority. With a focus of work/life balance for staff and care focused healthcare for patients, Jersey benefits from a
health system separate to the constraints and targets of the NHS.
Working in Jersey provides the successful candidates with an enhanced remuneration framework compared to the NHS reflected in
the salary scale, as well as, benefiting from very attractive income tax rates.
Health and Care Jersey is now looking to employ a Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon with a Special interest in Knee
Surgery.
This new appointment allows expansion of the Jersey lower limb service to meet increasing demands and to provide a more
comprehensive service to the population of Jersey.
The Lower Limb Service is currently provided by a combination of: Mr Dunlop and Mr Haddad, Jersey T&O Consultants, Mr West
who as Medical Director contributes on a part -time basis to the department, in addition to two Advanced Care practitioners who
have a physiotherapy background. It is envisaged this appointment will enhance and develop the soft tissue knee service in
particular. The successful applicant will also be required to cover general trauma out of hours and must be comfortable and
competent with managing acute Trauma Orthopaedics for Adults and Paediatric patients.
Main duties of the job
Knee Service Responsibilities
The successful candidate will join the existing team of surgeons, allowing them to focus more on their sub specialist interests of hip
and foot and ankle surgeries. They will be expected to undertake arthroplasty surgery, both primary and revision procedures. All
surgeons within the department have existing relationships with UK centres where more complex cases can be discussed or referred
to and the successful candidate would be expected to develop similar links with the support of the department.
Trauma Responsibilities
In addition to contributing to the Lower Limb service the successful applicant will also be required to contribute to the general
trauma out of hours, providing support to the Middle Grade tier and managing acute Trauma Orthopaedics for Adults and Paediatric
patients.
They will be expected to participate in departmental Governance and Audit activities as well as teaching and training of junior staff
and medical students.
They will be responsible for ensuring active participation in CME, attending meetings as appropriate and participating in local MDT/
Trauma meetings.
About us
Health care professionals in Jersey enjoy more autonomy and the opportunity to shape the public health service in a small island on a development journey.
Jersey is a unique place to live and work and being a Doctor in Jersey is different. As a crown dependency, we are an Island nation which includes our own Health Care Service. And it is a service on the move with the new Enid Quenault health care facility opened in 2023 and commitment to improve and invest in further healthcare facilities including a brand-new acute hospital. Our patients and health professionals are at the centre of all we do, as a doctor you have more time to care and we give more time to you, for your development and wellbeing as well as the opportunity to carry out private patient work.
Health and Care Jersey is recognised for junior doctors and active teaching is encouraged in this role. It is expected that the post holder is participating in the training of medical staff and that the candidate will ensure that the training and learning needs are identified and facilitated. This includes educational support for the clinical fellows recruited directly to Health & Care Jersey.
Opportunities for participating in research are supported when appropriate. The Health & Care Jersey has an advantageous policy for professional leave and is supportive of external duties for the good of the wider profession.
We welcome multi centre research clinical trials if approved from a body such as NHS.
Job description
Job responsibilities
At present, the Department functions as four Consultant teams supported by five Middle Grade doctors. Mr Ziad Haddad provides a
general orthopaedic service and has an interest in foot and ankle surgery and paediatrics.
Mr Colin Dunlop provides a general orthopaedic service with a special interest in Hip and Knee surgery.
Mr Patrick Armstrong - Clinical Lead provides an upper limb service with a specialist Hand service provided by a visiting consultant.
This post is the fourth post.
Mr Simon West is the Medical Director and contributes to the Lower limb service on a part-time basis.
Our Spinal service is currently under review and the ultimate model is yet to be finalised, it is currently supported by a visiting team
from Taunton.
The Department provides a wide spectrum of orthopaedic and trauma surgical services. Elective surgical services include:
Joint replacement, including revision
Upper limb surgery, including specialist hand, wrist and shoulder surgery
Lower limb surgery including foot and ankle and arthroscopic knee surgery
Sports injury surgery
Spinal surgery
Primary bone tumours and scoliosis patients are referred to specialist centres on the UK Mainland.An out patient elective paediatric
orthopaedic service is provided in Jersey but children requiring surgery are referred to both the Paediatric Orthopaedic Service in
Southampton and Great Ormond Street Hospital.
The musculoskeletal trauma service is varied and while we try to provide as comprehensive a service as possible we do transfer
complex fractures and polytrauma to mainland centres when necessary.
The Department is currently responsible for the immediate management of head injuries, chest injuries and burns to the limbs.
Patients requiring emergency neurosurgical intervention or cardiothoracic intervention are transferred to Southampton. Burns are
transferred to Salisbury. All the visiting orthopaedic surgeons provide a tertiary specialist service for complex clinical problems.
Within the Hospital, there is a daily trauma meeting and on Fridays, a weekly MDT. A named Middle Grade for each team carries
responsibility for continuity of care of the patients under their team.
Daily fracture clinics are held during the week to review acute injuries.
The main Operating Theatre Department comprises five operating theatres, one of which is reserved as an emergency theatre in
which the Trauma List takes place each day. There is a dedicated Day Surgery Unit. A minor operating suite is also available.
Jersey has a 7 bed Intensive Care Unit which is also used as a Surgical High Dependency Unit. This unit is managed on a day-to-day
basis by the Anaesthetic Department led by three Consultant Anaesthetists with a special interest in intensive care.
CT scanning is available including a 24 hour on call emergency service including the Consultant Radiologist on call. MRI scanning is
available during the day but an out of hours service is currently not available.
Job description
Job responsibilities
At present, the Department functions as four Consultant teams supported by five Middle Grade doctors. Mr Ziad Haddad provides a
general orthopaedic service and has an interest in foot and ankle surgery and paediatrics.
Mr Colin Dunlop provides a general orthopaedic service with a special interest in Hip and Knee surgery.
Mr Patrick Armstrong - Clinical Lead provides an upper limb service with a specialist Hand service provided by a visiting consultant.
This post is the fourth post.
Mr Simon West is the Medical Director and contributes to the Lower limb service on a part-time basis.
Our Spinal service is currently under review and the ultimate model is yet to be finalised, it is currently supported by a visiting team
from Taunton.
The Department provides a wide spectrum of orthopaedic and trauma surgical services. Elective surgical services include:
Joint replacement, including revision
Upper limb surgery, including specialist hand, wrist and shoulder surgery
Lower limb surgery including foot and ankle and arthroscopic knee surgery
Sports injury surgery
Spinal surgery
Primary bone tumours and scoliosis patients are referred to specialist centres on the UK Mainland.An out patient elective paediatric
orthopaedic service is provided in Jersey but children requiring surgery are referred to both the Paediatric Orthopaedic Service in
Southampton and Great Ormond Street Hospital.
The musculoskeletal trauma service is varied and while we try to provide as comprehensive a service as possible we do transfer
complex fractures and polytrauma to mainland centres when necessary.
The Department is currently responsible for the immediate management of head injuries, chest injuries and burns to the limbs.
Patients requiring emergency neurosurgical intervention or cardiothoracic intervention are transferred to Southampton. Burns are
transferred to Salisbury. All the visiting orthopaedic surgeons provide a tertiary specialist service for complex clinical problems.
Within the Hospital, there is a daily trauma meeting and on Fridays, a weekly MDT. A named Middle Grade for each team carries
responsibility for continuity of care of the patients under their team.
Daily fracture clinics are held during the week to review acute injuries.
The main Operating Theatre Department comprises five operating theatres, one of which is reserved as an emergency theatre in
which the Trauma List takes place each day. There is a dedicated Day Surgery Unit. A minor operating suite is also available.
Jersey has a 7 bed Intensive Care Unit which is also used as a Surgical High Dependency Unit. This unit is managed on a day-to-day
basis by the Anaesthetic Department led by three Consultant Anaesthetists with a special interest in intensive care.
CT scanning is available including a 24 hour on call emergency service including the Consultant Radiologist on call. MRI scanning is
available during the day but an out of hours service is currently not available.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Active current experience in managing acute Trauma Orthopaedics for Adults and Paediatric patients
- Current experience in delivery of a Knee Service
- Broad experience in Orthopaedics and Trauma are essential
- Specialist Fellowship
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Degree
- Full Registration with the General Medical Council with a licence to practise - for overseas candidates it is mandatory that a licence is obtained prior to appointment.
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register - or be within 6 months of
- obtaining this at the date of the interview - documentary evidence of
- this must be provided to support your application in Trauma and
- Orthopaedics via:
- - Certificate of Completion of Training
- - Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration
- or equivalent
- FRCS or qualification of an equivalent level
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Active current experience in managing acute Trauma Orthopaedics for Adults and Paediatric patients
- Current experience in delivery of a Knee Service
- Broad experience in Orthopaedics and Trauma are essential
- Specialist Fellowship
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Degree
- Full Registration with the General Medical Council with a licence to practise - for overseas candidates it is mandatory that a licence is obtained prior to appointment.
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register - or be within 6 months of
- obtaining this at the date of the interview - documentary evidence of
- this must be provided to support your application in Trauma and
- Orthopaedics via:
- - Certificate of Completion of Training
- - Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration
- or equivalent
- FRCS or qualification of an equivalent level
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).
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).