Consultant Trauma

3 weeks ago


GorlestononSea, United Kingdom James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job Details

We have secured a £17m bid to build an on-site 2 theatre, elective orthopaedic hub next to our brand new concept ward. This will be operational by Jan 2025, this has therefore given us the exciting opportunity to appoint a Consultant with a special interest in sports knee surgery and partial/total knee replacements. They will be responsible for 2 outpatient clinics, ward rounds and will be allocated 2 or 3 theatre sessions for planned orthopaedic cases per week.

All 3 Orthopaedic theatres have vertical laminar flow. Each weekday, 2 theatres are used for elective surgery and 1 for trauma. We have use of a new day surgery unit, for which JPUH consistently is within the top quartile for day case usage according to BADS data.

The Orthopaedic and fracture clinic will be upgraded in the near future. There is a fully equipped plaster room staffed by 3 experienced technicians.

Main duties of the job

The successful Consultant will have a special interest in sports knee surgery and partial / total knee replacements. They will be proficient in arthroscopic techniques such as anatomic ACL reconstruction, meniscal repair and chondral regeneration. The appointee should have experience with simple re alignment techniques (HTO) as well as partial knee replacements. They will be responsible for 2 outpatient clinics, ward rounds and will be allocated 2 or 3 theatre sessions for planned orthopaedic cases per week.

The Trust has been awarded £17m to build a stand-alone Orthopaedic Elective Hub on site. This will consist of 2 laminar flow theatres attached to our new 28 bedded concept ward to reduce elective orthopaedic RTT. The completion date will be September 2024.

The successful candidates will be expected to supply cover for his or her colleagues on a mutually agreed basis for annual leave and other authorised absence. There is full middle grade and junior doctor cover at all times.

About us

The department is staffed by 10 full time consultants and 9 middle grades. 2 of these are Deanery trainees (ST3). We receive support in paediatric and spinal Orthopaedics from visiting consultants based at Norfolk and Norwich Hospital (NNUH). There is dedicated Orthogeriatric and 2 fracture neck of femur specialist nurses who support our fracture neck of femur patients. We have a specialist trauma co-ordinator during the on-call weeks. Our physiotherapy service is leading the way nationally, with the out of bed project to mobilise NOF patients on day 1.

We have secured a £17m bid to build an on-site 2 theatre, elective orthopaedic hub next to our brand new concept ward. This will be operational by Jan 2025.

Regional specialist facilities for spinal plastic surgery and vascular surgery exist at the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital. Neurosurgery is undertaken at Addenbrookes hospital, Cambridge. Severe, chronic spinal Injuries are referred to Lodge Moor, Sheffield.

All 3 Orthopaedic theatres have vertical laminar flow. Each weekday, 2 theatres are used for elective surgery and 1 for trauma. We have use of a new day surgery unit, for which JPUH consistently is within the top quartile for day case usage according to BADS data.

The Orthopaedic and fracture clinic will be upgraded in the near future. There is a fully equipped plaster room staffed by 3 experienced technicians. The Orthotics department is also attached to the outpatient unit.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Main Responsibilities

Provision with Consultant colleagues of a service to James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness and the proper functioning of the department Out-of-hours responsibilities, including participation in Consultant on-call rota where applicable Cover for colleagues annual leave and other authorised absences Any responsibility which relates to a special interest Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and for contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity, locally and nationally Participating in medical audit, the Trusts Clinical Governance processes and in CPD Involvement in research Managerial, including budgetary, responsibilities where appropriate Where it is agreed between the parties, work on behalf of James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust or services provided by the Trust for other agencies, e.g. the prison service. Share the Orthopaedic workload with consultant colleagues. Give a consultation and advisory service to medical colleagues in other specialities in the Trust. Liaise with medical staff in other specialities and participate in the regular clinical meetings and other post-graduate activities of the hospital. Take part in the Royal College of Surgeons continuing medical education programme. The Trust will provide study leave expenses in line with national terms and conditions of service. Play a full part in the teaching and audit activities of the department. Contribute to management of the service and, in due course, take on the role of Head of Department. Comply with the outline Consultant work programme (under provisions of Circular HC90/16) and the weekly timetable of fixed commitments (ie: regular scheduled NHS activities in accordance with paragraph 30B of the TCS). Deploy unallocated, flexible professional time on liaison, emergency work, travel, continuing clinical responsibility, teaching, research, medical audit, interdisciplinary meetings and continuing professional development.

Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential

MBBS or Basic Medical Degree FRCS (Orth) or equivalent CCT and/or inclusion on the Specialist Register of GMC or within 6 months of completion of training at the date of interview Full GMC Registration

Experience & Knowledge
Essential

Wide experience in Trauma and Orthopaedics Ability to provide expert clinical opinion across a wide range of problems within the specialty Evidence of Specialist training in knee and hip Surgery Capable of organising and prioritising work effectively Able to plan and develop a modern service in keeping with current trends Willingness to participate in and lead a multi disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives Ability to use research outcomes in clinical practice Knowledge of using evidence base to support decision making

Desirable

Experience of committee work/project management Formal fellowship training Involvement in research projects and published papers

Key Skills
Essential

Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues, laboratory staff, and other staff and agencies Energy and enthusiasm to contribute to the education of Medical Students Commitment to continuing professional development

Desirable

Formal training in teaching skills nce of teaching medical students Experience in teaching junior medical staff Formal training in teaching skills Evidence of or commitment to attending a clinical supervisors course

Other
Essential

Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives' dignity, privacy, integrity, cultural and religious beliefs Ability to remain calm and work effectively in pressure situations

Desirable

Ability to travel to meet the requirements of the pos

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