Job Summary
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with SI in Soft tissue knee and Lower Limb Arthroplasty

Employer: United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Department: Trauma & Orthopaedics
Location: Pilgrim Hospital, Boston

This is a full-time appointment as a Consultant in Orthopaedics with a special interest in soft tissue knee and lower limb arthroplasty surgery for the United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. This is a replacement post. The appointee will be on the new consultant contract with a basic commitment of 10 PAs with a 1:14 on- call General orthopaedic trauma rota.

Any applicant who is unable for personal reasons to work full time will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.

The successful candidate will be encouraged to continue to develop their sub-specialty interest, contribute to the trauma rota and also to the general work of the department including a strong teaching commitment, clinical management and effective team working.

You will be fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and ideally have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Orthopaedic Surgery or be within six months of award of CCT at the time of interview.

Main Duties of the Job
The appointee will be expected in conjunction with their colleagues to provide a comprehensive general trauma and orthopaedic service to the Trust.

In addition the appointee will be required to:

• Provide a sub-speciality Lower Limb Orthopaedic service to complement the interests of the other consultants and in keeping with the strategic direction of the Trust. The appointed consultant will be required to cover elective orthopaedic clinics in Pilgrim Hospital in Boston.
• Take part in a consultant on-call rota for emergency duties and to provide prospective emergency cover for colleagues during periods.
• Carry out teaching duties as required and take an active part in the post-graduate medical education program and in the teaching of junior medical staff. To be involved in the education of nursing staff, Advanced Care Practitioners, GP's and other clinical professionals.
• Have responsibility for patients in his / her care.
• Take part in departmental regional and national audit programs (there is a designated audit program held monthly).
• Be involved in research, where appropriate,
• Participate in the management of the Trauma and Orthopaedic service supporting team working particularly in the management of trauma.

About Us
What's the hospital like?
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the new medical school, It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service

Pilgrim Hospital is situated beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.

Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.

If you want to make a difference and be part of something new and exciting then we would love to hear from you so, what are you waiting for?!

One Trust, Endless opportunities

Job Responsibilities
Whats in it for you??
So, apart from being part of a team that puts patients at the heart of everything we do, and seeing lives improved by the treatments we give, youll also get the following:

• NHS Pension: A generous and flexible pension scheme with contributions from us as your employer.
• Annual Leave: Starting at 27 days a year, rising to 33 days after 10 years plus eight bank holidays (for staff covered by Agenda for Change)
• Flexible working & career breaks: Helping you match work and home life ask about reduced hours, compressed hours, flexible working, term-time only working, job sharing and unpaid leave.
• Bank working: The chance to work extra hours at enhanced rates and well pay you weekly ideal if your income needs a quick boost.
• Relocation packages: A basic relocation package may be offered for the successful candidate in accordance with the Trust's Policy.

And theres more!!:

• Family & Childcare including on-site nurseries at Lincoln County Hospital and Pilgrim Hospital Boston, maternity, paternity, adoption & shared parental leave following a set period of employment.
• Health & Wellbeing including mindfulness, counselling, mental health first aid, health check MOTs, physiotherapy, eye tests.
• Learning & Development including Lincolnshire Talent Academy, leadership training, medical education, clinical education, Lincolnshire clinical research and GP speciality training programme.
• Discounts & Salary Sacrifice including Cycle2Work, car lease scheme, home electronics and wider wallet.
• Rewards & Recognition including staff awards, long service awards, retirement awards, examples of excellence and staff lottery.

What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!!!

Person Specification
Qualifications/Clinical Skills
Essential

• Full GMC registration
• FRCS or qualification of an equivalent level
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: oCCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview) oCESR or oEuropean Community Rights
• Valid ATLS Provider status
• Two Fellowships in Lower Limb Arthroplasty

Desirable

• Higher Research Degrees (MD, MS, MSc, PhD)

Special Knowledge/Abilities and/or Experience
Essential

• Extensive experience and expertise in all aspects of Trauma Orthopaedics and Lower Limb surgery
• Experience in soft tissue knee surgery

Desirable

• Experience in Day Case Arthroplasty

Person Skills/Qualities
Essential

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to teach trainees and medical students

Interests and Motivation to the job
Essential

• To maintain own education to a minimum standard set by the Royal College of Surgeons
• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
• Academic track record

Academic achievements/research publication
Essential

• FRCS (Orth) or equivalent
• An interest in research and audit
• Research publications in peer reviewed journals in lower limb and hip fracture surgery

Desirable

• Evidence of involvement in multicentri trials

Other skills (eg. audit/teaching/management)
Essential

• Enthusiasm to assist in development of Orthopaedics services
• Ability to teach and work effectively and collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience of Audit and Quality Improvement
• Organisation of (undergraduate and / or postgraduate) teaching programs
• Evidence of teaching medical student or junior doctors
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
• Evidence of effective leadership skills

Desirable

• Evidence of quality improvement in lower limb arthroplasty
• Experience of service development
• Experience of providing FRCS teaching

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).