Consultant Upper Limb Specialist - Trauma and Orthopaedics
1 day ago
Lincoln
Employer: United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Location: Lincoln County Hospital This is a full-time appointment as a Consultant in Orthopaedics with a special interest in Upper lower limb 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. 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 Upper Limb Orthopaedic service to complement the interests of the other consultants and in keeping with the strategic direction of the The appointed consultant will be required to cover elective orthopaedic clinics in Lincoln County Hospital in Lincoln., • 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 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. 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 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? We have removed application instructions in this refined version. • Full GMC registration, • FRCS or qualification of an equivalent level, • CCST or equivalent (or within 6 months of anticipated CCST date at time of interview)., • Valid ATLS Provider status, • On the Specialist Register, • Diploma in Hand Surgery. (eg. EBHS, BSSH), • Extensive experience and expertise in all aspects of Trauma, Orthopaedics and Upper limb surgery., • Post-CCT Fellowship training in hand / wrist surgery., • Post-CCT Fellowship training in hand / wrist surgery recognised by BSSH, • Good communication and interpersonal skills, • Ability to teach trainees and medical students, • 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, • FRCS (Orth) or equivalent, • An interest in research and audit, • Higher Research Degrees (MD, MS, MSc, PhD), • Research publications in peer reviewed journals, • European Hand Diploma, • Enthusiasm to assist in development of Orthopaedic services., • Ability to teach and work effectively and collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team., • Experience in teaching undergraduate medical students. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr