Job summary
This is a 10 PA post (8 DCC, 2 SPA) to support the foot and ankle surgical service within Orthopaedics. The post has a complex Pelvic & Acetabulum trauma focus and will in addition provide support for the Major Trauma Centre. The service is looking to appoint a substantive Consultant with a specialist interest in P&A Surgery, to complement the current needs of the Orthopaedic service within ICHT. The post holder will also be expected to contribute to teaching and training within orthopaedic department.

Main duties of the job
This is a 10 PA post to support the Pelvic & Acetabulum surgical service within Orthopaedics. The service is looking to appoint a substantive Consultant with a specialist interest in P&A surgery, which will complement the current needs of the Orthopaedic service within ICHT. The post holder will also be expected to contribute to teaching and training within orthopaedic department. The postholder will partake in the on call rota which is a 1:12 frequency & the Major Trauma Consultant of the week rota.

About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly,part time or job share. Please talk tous at interview.

Job responsibilities
Key Result Areas, Main Duties and Responsibilities
Provide high quality care to patients in Orthopaedics, Trauma and Major Trauma Surgery
The post holder must be medically qualified and maintain GMC specialist registration.

• To develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.
• To ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care Programmed Activities.

Research, teaching and training

• To provide high quality teaching to medical undergraduates and members of other health care professions as required by the Clinical Director/Chief of Service.
• To act as educational supervisor and appraiser as delegated by the Clinical Director/Head of Specialty to ensure external accreditation of training posts.

Leadership and team working

• To demonstrate excellent leadership skills with regard to individual performance, clinical teams, the Trust and when participating in national initiatives.
• To work collaboratively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and Imperial College as required.
• To chair regular meetings for the specialties as required.
• To resolve conflict and difficult situations through negotiation and discussion, involving appropriate parties.
• Adhere to Trust/departmental guidelines on leave including reporting absence.

Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential

• Full GMC registration
• Entry on the GMC specialist register via:
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview
• CESR/Portfolio pathway, or alternative routes to specialist registration or
• An appropriate higher orthopaedic surgical qualification.

Desirable

• Higher Degree or Diploma in Education

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
Essential

• Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at a consultant level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Desirable

• Publications in peer reviewed Orthopaedic journals
• Current research projects

LANGUAGE
Essential

• Candidates are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements

TEACHING & TRAINING
Essential

• Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Desirable

• Experience in organising post- graduate teaching programs. Education qualification Completed courses for training trainers, assessment and appraisal

MANAGEMENT SKILLS
Essential

• Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
• Knowledge of finance/budgets Management of staff

Desirable

• Formal course or qualification in Management or Leadership

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Essential

• Commitment to engage with regular appraisal and revalidation

Further training and knowledge Clinical Skills and ability
Essential

• Subspecialty fellowship training in Pelvic reconstructive +/- complex hip surgery

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).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).