Job summaryOne post for a Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics is advertised in general and complex trauma with a special interest in foot & ankle to complement the current consultants in the Orthopaedic Department within Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The successful candidate would join the existing team of nine consultants at University Hospital Lewisham and ten consultants at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Woolwich. Elective work is to be carried out at the Lewisham site. The appointment (10 PAs) will be made in accordance with the 2003 Consultant Terms and Conditions. The post holder will be expected to provide regular trauma sessions and be involved in audit and clinical governance as required. The post holder will participate in a 1:9 on call rota supported by a full junior doctor team. The successful candidate will join a team of hard-working and enthusiastic Trauma and Orthopaedic consultants. We believe this new post will provide time, support and recognition for well-trained individuals to develop their clinical and teaching skills, and to deliver excellent patient care.
Please note the JD is pending RC Approval.Main duties of the jobGeneral Description of the PostThis post will be for a consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics, with expertise in complex trauma and foot and ankle surgery. The post will be for 10 PAs. On-call cover will be based at University Hospital Lewisham covering a 1 in 9 on-call rota for weekends and non-resident nights. Daytime elective work can be scheduled at both hospital sites, but is almost always undertaken at the Lewisham hospital site due to the number of operating theatres on this site. Trauma activity can be scheduled at both sites. Proven competency in trauma and lower limb surgery will be required. This post is important to the Trust to ensure the continuation of our excellent and busy Orthopaedic Service and support the 18-weeks target. The successful candidates would join the existing team of 20 substantive consultants at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust.
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- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Job responsibilitiesDuties of post1. The post holder will participate in the Consultant led trauma service to maintain a high quality trauma service with Consultant involvement in early operative work and fracture clinic supervision. The appointee would be encouraged to further develop and update skills in the acute management of complex fractures and the management of a foot & ankle service.2. Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust serves a young sporty population and the referrals of sports related and soft tissue problems are also increasing. The candidate will be expected to be competent in managing these patients.3. The post holder will be required to adopt a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge in partnership with other consultant colleagues.4. He/she will be expected to fully participate in the teaching activities of the Directorate.5. For the purpose of management and use of resources, he/she will be accountable to the Clinical Director of Orthopaedics and work closely with the Service Manager.6. He/she will share in the Directorates management and administrative responsibilities.7. The post holder undertakes, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.8. The appointee will be responsible for the professional supervision and management of junior staff and participate in their appointment with other Consultants.9. The appointee will be expected to participate in postgraduate teaching of medical staff and undergraduates attached to the Trust and in the training of all grades of staff.10. The appointee will participate on a regular basis in the process of Clinical Audit within the department and take on the audit role for the department. The appointee will be expected to attend department and divisional clinical governance meetings as requested.11. He/she will be required to maintain an on-call (1:8) commitment and to provide prospective cover for colleagues on a mutually agreed basis in respect of absence from duty. He/she will be expected to co-operate in the present agreed framework of the directorate management structure arrangements.
Please see attached JD
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Full General Medical Council registration with License to Practice
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) or equivalent
- Primary medical qualification
- An appropriate higher surgical Trauma and Orthopaedic surgical qualification e.g. FRCS (Tr. & Orth.)
Desirable- Post graduate degree e.g. MD, PhD, Diploma
Clinical ExperienceEssential- To have completed a recognised Fellowship in Foot & Ankle Surgery
- To have completed a recognised Fellowship in Trauma
- Clinical expertise in General Orthopaedics including Trauma
- Good practical clinical skills
- Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level and to manage complex clinical problems
Desirable- Further degree in leadership to promote departmental development
Clinical AuditEssential- Understanding of principles of audit
- Evidence of previous audit
Teaching ExperienceEssential- Evidence of teaching juniors, medical students and other health care professionals
Desirable- Proven teaching abilities
- Attendance at formal teaching courses
- Attendance at the TAiP course (Royal College of Surgeons)
Management and Administrative ExperienceEssential- An understanding of management in the context of the Health Service. Evidence of contribution to safety systems / processes.
Desirable- Demonstrable experience of risk management activity
Research ExperienceEssential- Evidence of research activity Publication in peer reviewed journals
Desirable- International Podium and Poster Presentations
Other AttributesEssential- Team Player
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with difficult situations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent leadership skills
- Evidence of ability to lead a clinical team at consultant level
DesirableDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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). 
