Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with interest in Hip and Knee Surgery

Northamptongeneral; Northampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with a passion for Hip and Knee Surgery. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, providing both elective and trauma services. Candidates should possess fellowship training in Hip and Knee Surgery and demonstrate a commitment to clinical excellence, teaching, and research. Join a team that values collaboration and continuous improvement, making a significant impact on patient care and outcomes. If you are ready to take on new challenges and contribute to a thriving healthcare community, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• Evidence of managing a clinical service is essential.
• Must have a wide range of experience in Hip and Knee Surgery.

Responsibilities

• Provide Consultant-led Hip and Knee Elective and Trauma on-call service.
• Participate in Trauma On-call service and outpatient clinics.

Skills

Fellowship in Hip Surgery

Fellowship in Knee Surgery

Clinical Management

Teaching Skills

Research in Trauma and Orthopaedics

Education

Full Registration with the GMC

FRCS (Tr+Orth) or equivalent

Specialist Register for Trauma and Orthopaedics

Job description

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with interest in Hip and Knee Surgery

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Job Summary
Applications are invited for a Full Time Consultant in Orthopaedics, with a Special Interest in Hip and Knee surgery, based at Northampton General Hospital. We are looking for individuals that share our passion for excellence and want to join our team. It is essential that the successful applicant has completed fellowship training in Hip and knee Surgery including arthroplasty, and/or soft tissue surgery/knee preservation surgery. This is a whole-time 10 programmed activities position. The role will include elective and trauma operating, fracture clinics, and elective clinics. There will be an 'on-call' requirement on a 1:12 basis. It is hoped that the applicant can be appointed as soon as is practicable.

Main duties of the job
Job Purpose
To provide a Consultant-led Hip and Knee Elective and Trauma on-call service for the population served.

Duties & Responsibilities
The number of sessions to be devoted to the following activities will be dependent upon the department's need and the post-holder's requirements.

• Participation in the Trauma On-call service - 1 in 12
• Operation lists, both Elective and Trauma
• Regular ward rounds
• Outpatient clinics, both Elective and Trauma
• A Specialist interest in Hip and Knee Surgery
• Be an active member of the weekly EMSSON meeting
• Presenting monthly mortality & morbidity statistics and participating in departmental teaching meetings
• Supervision and training middle/junior grade trainees
• Be prepared to participate in management duties within the department and the Trust

Person Specification

Management Essential

• Evidence of management of a clinical service

Research Essential

• Evidence of research relevant to Trauma and Orthopaedics specifically hip/knee related
• Publications in Trauma and Orthopaedics

Qualifications Essential

• Full Registration with the GMC
• Possession of FRCS (Tr+Orth) or equivalent
• On specialist register for Trauma and Orthopaedics

Experience Essential

• Evidence of fellowship in Hip or Knee Surgery (soft tissue and/or arthroplasty)
• Wide range of experience in Hip and Knee Surgery
• Broad range of experience in general trauma provision

Teaching and Clinical Governance Essential

• Evidence of teaching at undergraduate/postgraduate level
• Evidence of audit participation

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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.

Employer details
Employer name: Northampton General Hospital
Address: Northampton General Hospital, Cliftonville, Northampton, NN1 5BD