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Consultant Orthopaedics - SI in Soft Tissue & Lower Limb Arthroplasty

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Boston

Salary

£113,565 – £150,569

Posted

5 days ago

About the role

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with SI in Soft tissue knee and Lower Limb Arthroplasty Employer: United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Department: Trauma & Orthopaedics Location: Pilgrim Hospital, Boston This is a full-time appointment as a Consultant in Orthopaedics with a special interest in soft tissue knee and lower limb arthroplasty surgery for the United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. This is a replacement post. The appointee will be on the new consultant contract with a basic commitment of 10 PAs with a 1:14 on- call General orthopaedic trauma rota. Any applicant who is unable for personal reasons to work full time will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues. The successful candidate will be encouraged to continue to develop their sub-specialty interest, contribute to the trauma rota and also to the general work of the department including a strong teaching commitment, clinical management and effective team working. You will be fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and ideally have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Orthopaedic Surgery or be within six months of award of CCT at the time of interview.

Consultant Orthopaedics - SI in Soft Tissue & Lower Limb Arthroplasty

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

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The appointee will be expected in conjunction with their colleagues to provide a comprehensive general trauma and orthopaedic service to the Trust.

In addition the appointee will be required to:

Provide a sub-speciality Lower Limb Orthopaedic service to complement the interests of the other consultants and in keeping with the strategic direction of the The appointed consultant will be required to cover elective orthopaedic clinics in Pilgrim Hospital in Boston.

Take part in a consultant on-call rota for emergency duties and to provide prospective emergency cover for colleagues during periods.

Carry out teaching duties as required and take an active part in the post- graduate medical education program and in the teaching of junior medical To be involved in the education of nursing staff, Advanced Care Practitioners, GP's and other clinical professionals.

Have responsibility for patients in his / her care.

Take part in departmental regional and national audit programs (there is a designated audit program held monthly).

Be involved in research, where appropriate,

Participate in the management of the Trauma and Orthopaedic service supporting team working particularly in the management of trauma.

What's the hospital like?

Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the new medical school, It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service

Pilgrim Hospital is situated beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.

Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.

If you want to make a difference and be part of something new and exciting then we would love to hear from you so, what are you waiting for?!

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Person specification

Essential

Full GMC registration
FRCS or qualification of an equivalent level
Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: oCCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview) oCESR or oEuropean Community Rights
Valid ATLS Provider status
Two Fellowships in Lower Limb Arthroplasty
Extensive experience and expertise in all aspects of Trauma Orthopaedics and Lower Limb surgery
Experience in soft tissue knee surgery
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to teach trainees and medical students
To maintain own education to a minimum standard set by the Royal College of Surgeons
Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Academic track record
FRCS (Orth) or equivalent
An interest in research and audit
Research publications in peer reviewed journals in lower limb and hip fracture surgery
Enthusiasm to assist in development of Orthopaedics services
Ability to teach and work effectively and collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team.
Experience of Audit and Quality Improvement
Organisation of (undergraduate and / or postgraduate) teaching programs
Evidence of teaching medical student or junior doctors
Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
Evidence of effective leadership skills

Desirable

Higher Research Degrees (MD, MS, MSc, PhD)
Experience in Day Case Arthroplasty
Evidence of involvement in multicentri trials
Evidence of quality improvement in lower limb arthroplasty
Experience of service development
Experience of providing FRCS teaching