Consultant Orthopaedic and Oncology Surgeon

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading orthopaedic hospital in Oswestry is seeking a full-time Consultant in Orthopaedic Oncology. The successful candidate will join a team of specialists, contributing to the renowned Musculoskeletal Oncology Service, engaging in clinical duties, research, and teaching in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Access to state-of-the-art facilities

Professional development opportunities

Strong reputation for staff and patient satisfaction

Qualifications

• Registered with GMC and Specialist Registration in Trauma and Orthopaedics required.
• Experience in Musculoskeletal oncology and research is essential.
• Proven academic publications and participation in MDT meetings.

Responsibilities

• Daily triage of referrals, outpatients clinics, and operating sessions.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and participation in teaching activities.
• Research and participation in ongoing studies within the unit.

Skills

Musculoskeletal oncology

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Research and Publications

Education

Specialist Registration with the GMC in Trauma and Orthopaedics

GMC License to practice

Job description

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen within The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH) NHS Foundation Trust. This is a full-time post, complementing the two existing full time Consultants in Orthopaedic Oncology in Oswestry.

The successful applicant will be entered on the GMC's specialist register in Trauma and Orthopaedics (or be within 6 months at the time of interview) with evidence of subspecialty fellowship training in Orthopaedic Oncology.

The Musculoskeletal Oncology Service at RJAH is one of the five Bone Sarcoma units commissioned by NHS England. It provides a comprehensive service in the diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant bone and soft tissue tumours in patients aged 16 and over. It is part of the Greater Manchester and Oswestry Sarcoma Service (GMOSS) along with The Christie NHS Foundation Trust and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. Patients with pelvic sarcomas requiring surgery are referred to the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be assigned to work collaboratively within a unit consisting of three Consultant Orthopaedic Oncology Surgeons and a large multidisciplinary team.

The job plan consists of 10 PAs, split into 1.5 SPA and 8.5 DCC (including MDT, clinics, theatre, ward round and clinical admin).

About us

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH)is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.

Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities - including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans' Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.

Job description
Job responsibilities

This post is for a whole-time permanent consultant specialising in Orthopaedic Oncology at the Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, developing a career within this nationally and internationally renowned specialist orthopaedic hospital and developing and promoting Musculoskeletal Oncology Service.

The post-holder will be assigned to work collaboratively with two Consultant Orthopaedic and Oncology Surgeons. The Bone Tumour Service at RJAH is one of the five Bone Sarcoma units commissioned by NHS England. It provides a comprehensive service in the diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant bone and soft tissue tumours. It is part of the Greater Manchester and Oswestry Sarcoma Service (GMOSS) along with The Christie NHS Foundation Trust and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. The Montgomery Unit is purpose built Musculoskeletal Oncology Unit which was opened in 2016. It has a clinic suite of 3 consulting rooms, a treatment room, physiotherapy room, reception area, consultants office/conference room, secretarial and nursing offices. Within the unit is Oswald Ward which has ten single bed en-suite rooms.

The hospital has six inpatient wards, including a private patient ward. There are eleven (laminar flow) operating theatres, including a short stay surgery unit and full outpatient and diagnostic facilities.

The Trust provides a comprehensive range of Musculoskeletal services including orthopaedic surgery, spinal injuries, bone disorders and medicine, and as one of the UKs leading specialist hospitals, provides services on a local, regional, and national basis.

The Trust is a single site based in Oswestry, close to the border with Wales. The surrounding geographical area includes Shropshire, Wales, Cheshire, and the Midlands. As such, we serve the people of both England and Wales, as well as a wider national catchment. Our services are provided predominantly to the people of Shropshire, Cheshire and North Wales and our specialist services serve a much broader population across the Midlands, North West and Wales.

There is an outstanding Musculoskeletal Radiology Department with MRI, ultrasound, and CT scanning.

There is also a specialist department dealing with Metabolic Bone Disease and provides both clinical and investigative services.

In the Arthritis Research Centre there are full-time scientists, extensive research laboratories, as well as a Department of Anatomy.

The department has over 1800 new patient referrals a year in all aspects of Musculoskeletal Oncology. There are daily outpatients clinics delivered by consultants, clinical nurse specialists and specialist physiotherapists. The department is supported by a consultant in Medical Oncology who also has a clinic within the unit. Weekly, there is one whole day operating sessions and two half day sessions available to the tumour team. The new appointee will be supported with joint operating with the existing consultants where required and for complex cases. There are two Multidisciplinary Team Meetings a week: a local diagnostic meeting and the superregional GMOSS sarcoma meeting. The GMOSS meeting is via Teams. In addition, there is a weekly ward MDT and a surgical planning meeting.

Main duties and responsibilities

Clinical

Daily triage of referrals (on a rota)
Outpatients clinics at RJAH
Operating sessions
Ward rounds
Multidisciplinary Meetings
Clinical Administration including data collection
Prospective cover of consultant colleagues
Teaching

The department and the hospital as a whole has an excellent reputation for teaching.

The tumour team deliver weekly viva teaching to the RJAH trainees on a Friday morning and monthly teaching at the Hereford Weekend regional Friday afternoon teaching. In addition, there are regular courses throughout the year at RJAH where lectures are delivered. There are also frequent invites for lectures both locally and nationally.

Research

Research is an important part of the departments work with a number of ongoing studies. An active participation in the unit's research program is required. It is expected that the successful candidate proactively develops, supervises, and runs research projects.

Consultant members of the Tumour Unit

Miss G Cribb Consultant Orthopaedic and Oncology Surgeon, Clinical Lead

Miss K Shepherd Consultant Orthopaedic and Oncology Surgeon

Mr G Davies AHP Consultant in MSK Tumours and Lead Cancer Practitioner

Medical Staff in the Tumour Unit

1 Senior Registrar

1 Junior Registrar

Secretarial Support and Accommodation

Within Montgomery Unit there are three secretaries, three data trackers and one appointments officer. The new postholder with share an office with the existing consultants.

(Royal College approval ref: G096)

Person Specification
Qualification and Professional Registration
Essential
Registered with GMC with a license to practice
Specialist Registration with the GMC in Trauma and Orthopaedics
Experience
Essential
Musculoskeletal oncology
Multi-disciplinary team meetings
Research and Publications
Essential
Personal research experience
Trac record of academic publication
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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Employer details
Employer name
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHSFT

Oswestry

SY10 7AG