About this role
Job summary CONSULTANT IN ORTHOPAEDIC MAJOR TRAUMA SURGERY
Applications are invited for the above post at the Orthopaedic Trauma Department at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9DU.
We require an Orthopaedic Trauma Consultant, with a proven track record of delivering orthopaedic trauma surgery in the major trauma centre setting at consultant level. The appointee will work as part of a dedicated orthopaedic trauma team in a Major Trauma Centre, serving a catchment population of 3 million with a substantial tertiary workload. This is integral to this appointment, and applicants will need to demonstrate fellowship level training in complex Orthopaedic trauma surgery. We are looking for an applicant who is a team player and has relevant experience in the management of complex trauma.
The appointee will be expected to participate in the on-call rota and may be required to work on any other site as required by the OUH Trust in the future.
Main duties of the job
The Oxford Trauma Service provides consultant-based care for the local population of Oxfordshire and Thames Valley Major Trauma Network. The new appointee will form part of a team, managing patients with musculoskeletal trauma. The appointee will have individual consultant responsibilities, but these will be performed within a team environment, which provides excellent opportunities for further personal and professional development. The new post holder will be treated equitably in this regard with respect to his/her consultant colleagues. The post is suitable for a fully trained orthopaedic surgeon, with relevant experience from the UK or abroad, who wishes to practice their skills in the management of musculoskeletal trauma. We are looking for an applicant who is a team player and has relevant experience in both the management of complex trauma and pelvic and acetabular fracture surgery.
Teaching/Research Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a teaching hospital Trust, and the post-holder will be required to participate in teaching students, training junior doctors and in clinical examinations. It is expected that this will be an integral part of everyday clinical activity. The post-holder's contribution to teaching, training and research will be included in the regular job plan review.
The Orthopaedic Trauma unit is one of the most active units for clinical trials worldwide. It is expected that the post-holder will contribute to this activity.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles
Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.
If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.
Job description Job responsibilities
Day
Time
Location
Work
Categorisation
No. of PAs
Monday
0700 0900
JR
Post take ward round and screens PC
DCC
0.071
0800 1000
JR
COTW Handover 1:14PC
DCC
0.0036
0800 1830
JR
COTW day 1:14 PC
DCC
0.188
Tuesday
07:45 1830
JR
Trauma theatre including pre and post operative ward rounds 12:28 PC
DCC
1.47
0800 1830
JR
Fracture clinic 7:28 PC
DCC
0.813
0745 1330
HGH
HGH day case trauma theatre list 7:28 PC
DCC
0.464
1330 - 1700
HGH
Clinical admin / theatre cover
DCC
0.229
1830 2145
JR
On call duty
DCC
0.077
0800 1530
JR
COTW 1:14 PC
DCC
0.134
0845 0930
JR
Consultant Meeting on 4th Tuesday
DCC
0.043
Weds
0800 1530
JR
COTW 1:14 PC
DCC
0.134
0700 0900
JR
Post take ward round and screens 7:28 PC
DCC
0.153
Thursday
0800 1530
JR
COTW 1:14 PC
DCC
0.134
Friday
0800 1530
JR
COTW 1:14 PC
DCC
0.134
0745 1830
JR
Trauma theatre including pre and post operative rounds 7:28 PC
DCC
0.832
0800 21:45
JR
On call duty 3:28 PC
Including clinic
DCC
0.524
Saturday
0800 1530
JR
COTW 1:14 PC
DCC
0.179
0700 - 0900
JR
Post on call ward round and screens 3:28 PC
DCC
0.095
Sunday
0800 1530
JR
COTW 1:14 PC
DCC
0.179
0745 2000
JR
Trauma theatre including pre and post operative ward rounds and post take ward round 3:28 PC
DCC
0.681
2000-2145
JR
Ward round evening screens meeting 3:28 PC
DCC
0.083
0745 1830
Flexible
HGH/JR
Day case trauma lists ad hoc. Polytrauma clinic Thurs am 1:28
DCC
1.63
Flexible
Core admin
SPA
1.0
Flexible
JR
Portfolio interest with CL/CD approval
SPA
0.5
JR
Unpredictable On-Call Activity
DCC
0.214
Programmed activity
Number
Direct clinical care (including unpredictable on-call)
8.5
Supporting professional activities
1.5
Other NHS responsibilities
0
External duties
0
TOTAL PROGRAMMED ACTIVITIES
10.0
Anticipated on-call availability supplement
Agreed on-call rota e.g. 1 in 5: 1 in 9
Agreed category (delete): A
On-call supplement %: 3%
This is an indicative job plan the actual initial job plan worked will be negotiated with the Clinical Leads upon appointment and may vary depending on the candidates experience and the clinical need within the department.
Annual and study leave arrangements must be coordinated within the specialty to ensure there is an acceptable level of consultant cover.
Further SPA time may be allocated as part of the Individual Annual Job Plan Reviews. The new post holder will in addition conduct a job planning meeting with the clinical lead 6 months after commencing the post, to evaluate what further SPA time may be required for additional activities.
On-call availability supplement 3% between 2100hrs and 0700hrs applicable to on-call days.
Anticipated on-call availability supplement
1 in 9
Agreed on-call rota:
A
Agreed category (delete):
3%
On-call supplement:
Person Specification
Other Requirements Desirable
Transport: Driving Licence
Qualifications Essential
Full GMC with licence to practice FRCS (Tr & Orth) or equivalent overseas qualification CCT in Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery; OR Registration on GMC Specialist Register in Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery ATLS Provider (Current)
Desirable
Higher level degree (e.g. MD, PhD). ATLS Instructor Definitive Surgical Skills Course, European Trauma Course (ETS), or Military Operational Surgical Skills (MOST)
Experience Essential
Work experience - General training in Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery Work experience - 12 months Fellowship level training in orthopaedic trauma in a Major Trauma Centre
Desirable
18-24 months Consultant experience in Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery within a UK Major Trauma Centre 12 months Fellowship level training in a relevant subspecialty to major trauma
Skills Essential
Excellent leadership skills. Evidence of ability to lead a clinical team at the level of a consultant in a teaching hospital. Effective administrative and time management skills. Training in clinical management. Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government's agenda. Evidence of significant contribution to successful teamwork Computing skills, ability to use word processor, spreadsheet programme and web browser. Good spoken and written English. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills to undertake effectively the role of consultant in a large teaching hospital Experience of formal and informal contributions to teaching and training of undergraduates and trainees. Evidence of effective and sustained contribution to clinical governance, clinical risk management and clinical audit activities Evidence of Audit / Quality improvement activity in orthopaedic trauma surgery / fragility fracture surgery / major trauma management
Desirable
Evidence of leadership outside of the NHS Management qualification Evidence of successful business case development Evidence of recent 360 degree appraisal Evidence of teacher training or teaching certification Evidence of recent audit activity Research skills - Peer reviewed publications Research skills - Published in orthopaedic research Research skills - Evidence of participation in recruitment for clinical randomised controlled trials
Other Desirable
Driving licence
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 Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address John Radcliffe
OXFORD
OX3 9DU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)