About this role
Job summary
This is a full-time substantive appointment, consisting of 10 PAs, as a Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery. The Trauma & Orthopaedic Service runs over 2 sites, Russells Hall Hospital and Corbett Oupatient Centre and the appointee will be expected to travel to between both sites with adequate travel time allowed in job plans and expenses. The appointee will work with one colleague as a pair/team and when they are off main site, or on leave, the other team will cover their patients at the main hospital. The emergency isonly dealt with at the main hospital (Russells Hall Hospital). There are no emergencies are Corbett Hospital. The post holder will be expected to support the trauma and elective service and help the existing surgeons in developing the service to ensure a comprehensive service with particular provision of knee/soft tissue knee subspeciality.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will have a commitment for the provision of elective knee surgery especially soft tissue knee surgery and arthroplasty, as well as general (especially knee/soft tissue knee) trauma services at Dudley Group. It is expected that the post holder will play a key role in the development of knee surgery services in the trust, working with colleagues within the department and allied professionals in the therapy department.Fixed sessions are as per the timetable below. There are elective and trauma theatre sessions, plus outpatient clinics for new and follow-up appointments. These timetables are subject to confirmation with the post holder and may change depending on service reconfiguration. In particular there will be an option to run an additional list for soft tissue knee trauma cases every fortnight.Professional RequirementsTo ensure that up-to-date evidence/research based practice is brought to the knowledge of all colleagues and staff. To take an active role in Clinical Governance. To participate in ongoing clinical, multi-disciplinary audit and promote research.To ensure that any change in clinical practice is based upon research evidence, acquires the pre-requisite Trust sanction via the New Interventions Committee and that sufficient resources are available to facilitate change in working practices, which will require income and expenditure balance.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
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Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Person Specification
Qualifications, Registration, Knowledge and Experience Essential
Relevant professional qualifications Degree from a recognised University FRCS or recognised equivalent qualification Full GMC registration with a licence to practice Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: - Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) - Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
Desirable
Ability to manage and lead the specialist unit if required Experience of teaching special clinical skills Training/experience in knee surgery
Relevant knowledge and experience requirements Essential
Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST/CST Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients and offer expert clinical opinion in the specialty Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively Ability to advise on the smooth running of specialist services Ability to prioritise workloads both clinical and non-clinical when subjected to conflicting pressures
Up-to-date knowledge of clinical issues related to speciality Essential
Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems Ability to manage and lead the specialist unit if required Experience of teaching special clinical skills Training/experience in knee surgery Application Form Original Certificates Registration Interview References Awareness of current developments and initiatives.
Personal Qualities / Attitude / Skills Essential
Demonstrates an understanding and commitment to the Trust's vision, values and strategic goals Committed to the delivery of operational targets Projects a positive image and able to challenge negativity Demonstrates a corporate outlook, internally and externally Able to prioritise and delegate Committed to improving the patient health care experience and improving Trust performance Acts as a role model Able to engage, empower and inspire others to the benefit of the Trust Demonstrates effective and inclusive communication skills, being able to listen and act appropriately Responsive to feedback and able to take other people's opinions on board Demonstrates ability to build effective multi-disciplinary team working within own speciality and others, within the organisation and across the wider healthcare community Excellent interpersonal skills Demonstrates respect for others and acts with integrity Able to resolve complex problems effectively Able to meet and/or exceed goals and targets whilst delivering high quality patient care Teaching experience Self awareness Reliable Has a confident and optimistic approach Self motivated Dedicated to service delivery and improved patient care Positive and flexible approach to work Professional attitude Commitment to personal and professional development Computer literate
Desirable
Innovative Change management experience Able to deal with conflicting demands Effective time management Methodical, organised approach to work Demonstrates a commitment to the development of all staff Demonstrates attention to detail Effective negotiating and influencing skills Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibility at local, regional or national levels
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 The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Address Russells Hall Hospital
Pensnet Road
Dudley
DY1 2HQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)