About this role
Job summary
The post advertised is for a Substantive Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with an interest in Upper Limb Orthopaedic Surgery, this post is to support a growing need to deliver treatment of patients with Upper Limb conditions from an elective and Non-elective perspective. The post holder will be joining a team of clinicians keen to deliver high quality care and innovate within the current national healthcare landscape.
The post is based at Darlington Memorial Hospital, and will contribute to providing a 1 in 9 trauma service, with elective clinic and theatre sessions at Bishop Auckland Hospital and Darlington Memorial Hospital, satellite community hospitals and the University Hospital of North Durham site as and when required, although the latter is anticipated to be in rare circumstances.
The basic contract is for 10 programmed activities plus an additional 3% for a 1:9 on call week. There will need to be a discussion with the post holder regarding the final plan/on-call arrangements, prior to commencement of the appointment.
This post is to compliment the organisations current plans to establish Bishop Auckland Hospital as an Elective Surgical Hub.
Main duties of the job
Based at University Hospital of North Durham. They will be involved in planning future developments in the service. The Consultant has a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and for the proper functioning of the department in which they work. Responsible for the professional and educational supervision of junior staff. Expected to participate in the postgraduate teaching of medical staff as well as teaching of undergraduates attached to the Trust and in the training of all grades of staff. Research activities, which are considered to be an inherent part of normal clinical duties, will be encouraged and limited research funding may be available following successful applications to the local Research and Development Committee. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) the post holder is responsible for ensuring that they meet the national requirements for CPD, both internal and external, andwill be expected to attend regularly and contribute to the weekly half-day educational session held. Participate in clinical audit and Cinical Governance. Deputise in the absence of colleagues in cases of annual leave, study leave and sickness.
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We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
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Job description Job responsibilities
The post advertised is to compliment an existing sub speciality team of 3 full time Upper Limb Consultants based in Darlington that provide care to patients across the trusts full geographical catchment.
The Upper Limb Service is consolidated to the Darlington site from an inpatient treatment perspective.
The post holder will have their base site at Darlington Memorial Hospital but will also include clinics and theatre sessions in Bishop Auckland Hospital and peripheral clinics. Possession of a valid UK driving licence is essential.
Applicants should have completed their FRCS (Orth) and be on the General Medical Council Specialist Register or be within 6 months of CCT at the time of the interview date. They should have a good overall level of experience with all aspects of Orthopaedic trauma in terms of operative and non-operative management and have been trained to fellowship level in their subspecialty area.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MRCS, FRCS or equivalent FRCS(Orth) or equivalent Registerable Medical Degree
Desirable
Research degree, masters degree Higher Degree or qualification eg MD
Statutory Registration Essential
Full registration with the GMC, including licence to practise. Should have attained or be within 6 months of attaining CCT in Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgery at time of interview.
Special Skills & Knowledge Essential
Experience with all aspects of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery. Provider status for Advanced Trauma Life Support. Upper Limb Surgery Specialism. Previous management experience. Ability to supervise trainees. Willingness to perform management role within department. Familiarity with the audit process. Regular involvement in audit. Evidence of active teaching of junior doctors and nurses. A strong commitment to under-graduate education. Evidence of research experience and clinical effectiveness in work.
Desirable
Certificate of Medical Education or other formal training programme. Instructor status for Advanced Trauma Life Support. Willingness to become involved in departmental research projects and to lead some research or academic development.
Special Requirements Essential
Willingness and ability to participate equally in a multi-disciplinary team. Proven ability to work well within a team. Ability to liaise well with colleagues in other specialties. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Good discipline and motivation. A valid UK driving licence. Fluent in English
Experience Essential
Comprehensive knowledge in Orthopaedic and Trauma surgery. Fellowship training in shoulder & elbow surgery.
Desirable
Working with multidiciplinary teams.
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.
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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 County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address Darlington Memorial Hospital
Holl
Darlington
DL3 6HX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)