About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Locum (12 months) Consultant in Hip & Knee Surgery to join our outstanding Trauma & Orthopaedics team at UCLH. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and deliver a high performing subspecialty service within one of the UK's leading acute teaching hospitals.
In this role, you will provide expert care across the full spectrum of hip and knee conditions, working closely with a dedicated multidisciplinary team that values collaboration, innovation and exceptional patient outcomes. You will have the opportunity to develop your subspecialty interests and contribute to service development.
UCLH offers an outstanding environment for those who are motivated by high quality surgical practice, education and research. You will benefit from excellent facilities, strong mentorship and the chance to contribute to cutting edge clinical developments.
Main duties of the job
As a Consultant in Hip & Knee Surgery, you will deliver expert assessment, operative and nonoperative management for the full range of hip and knee conditions, providing high quality, patient centred care across elective and trauma pathways. You will lead clinical decision making in theatres, clinics and multidisciplinary settings, working closely with specialist therapists, nursing teams and senior medical colleagues to ensure safe, efficient and timely care.
You will play an active role in shaping the Hip & Knee service and contributing to pathway development. Teaching and supporting resident doctors, medical students and wider clinical staff will form an important part of your week, alongside contributing to departmental audit, quality improvement and research activity.
The role requires excellent communication skills, sound clinical judgement, strong organisational ability and a commitment to teamwork, service reliability and continuous improvement. You will also contribute to clinical governance, uphold high professional standards and support the broader aims of the Trauma & Orthopaedics department as part of a cohesive and high performing consultant team
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications Essential
Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: oCCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) oCESR or oEuropean Community Rights An appropriate higher orthopaedic surgical qualification.
Desirable
Higher Academic Degree
Clinical Experience Essential
Excellent clinical skills Capacity to use and develop a wide range of theoretical approaches. Proven ability and commitment to carry out high quality research, leading to publication. Involvement in the clinical audit process and an understanding of its aims and objectives.
Desirable
Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical / organisational context.
Clinical Skills Essential
Comprehensive training In Lower Limb Surgery Fellowship Training in Lower Limb surgery.
Desirable
Independent operating for complex Hip & Knee surgery
Clinical Knowledge Essential
Clinical Knowledge
Audit Management and IT Essential
The ability to undertake and manage clinical audits including supervision of junior staff Use of databases and hospital systems to a competent level Lecturing experience with a range of disciplines
Desirable
Knowledge and understanding of the principles of resource and budget management. Proven experience in the management of a clinical area
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).
Employer details Employer name University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address University College London Hospitals
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)