Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic, fellowship trained, Shoulder and Elbow surgeon to join our existing team. The successful applicant will be undertaking or have completed a recognised shoulder and elbow fellowship, and have a demonstrable track record in research and publication. A particular interest in complex arthroplasty and/or elbow surgery would be welcomed (we would be interested to hear from applicants who also hold experience of upper limb conditions in patient with spinal injuries). We have a thriving research department and the successful applicant would be expected and supported to undertake and publish meaningful research to enhance the national and international standing of our unit.

Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will join the existing friendly team of 10 consultant Upper Limb Surgeons. You will hold 1 elective and 1 pre-operative clinic a week and 2-3 operating sessions. You will also deliver trauma services at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, on a 1:12 basis. When on-call, this involves a fracture clinic am, trauma list pm, including Saturdays and Sundays. In the of weeks there is 1 weekly fracture follow-up clinic and 1 trauma list every 2 weeks.

About us
RJAH Orthopaedic Hospital, Oswestry is world renowned as a postgraduate teaching institution and provides for the West Midlands Orthopaedic Specialist Registrar training program and spinal injuries contribution to rehabilitation medicine training. The Institute of Orthopaedics is an independent charitable body which is responsible for funding much of the research and postgraduate educational activity. Comprehensive library facilities, available 24 hours a day and on-line, are situated within the Institute building together with a well-equipped lecture theatre. Medical photography/illustration provision is exemplary. We are a patient centred organisation that prides itself in delivering outstanding patient care. We are proud that our reputation for excellence sets us apart, with 97% of our patients rating care as 7 out of 10 or above. The hospital has nine inpatient wards, including a Private Patient Unit. We have thirteen (laminar flow) operating theatres, including a short stay surgery unit (the Menzies Unit) and full out-patient and diagnostic facilities. We provide outreach clinics and treatments in neighbouring hospitals in order to ensure our specialist services are provided as close to people's homes as is possible.

Person Specification
Experience/Specialist Knowledge
Essential

• Ability to take full independent responsibility for the care clinical care of patients by being fully trained in the generality of Upper Limb surgery and able to develop a sub-speciality interest
• All round Orthopaedic experience
• Post specialist registration Fellowship in upper limb surgery

Desirable

• Independent surgical practice in core Upper Limb procedures (as evidenced within log-book)
• Interest in treating upper limb disorders in spinal cord injury patients

Registration/Qualification
Essential

• Full GMC registration: registered with the GMC with licence to practice with no restrictions and currently practicing clinician
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for T&O v a)CCT or b) CESR or European Community Rights CCT/CESR date must be within 6 months of interview
• Current ATLS certificate

Teaching, Research, Publications and Audit
Essential

• Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research and able to demonstrate recent participation in audit
• Understanding of the principles of clinical research and able to demonstrate recent research publications/national presentationsations and presentation of papers in Upper Limb surgery
• Proven teaching skills and commitment to training of junior doctors and other members of the clinical team

Desirable

• Subspeciality publications in Upper Limb surgery with a specific focus in spasticity and paediatric upper limb

Values
Essential

• Demonstrates commitment to the Trust's stated values

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