About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a Consultant with a specialist knee interest to join our Trauma and Orthopaedic (T&O) department.
The department offers a full range of adult trauma and orthopaedic services within North Somerset. We area very friendly department comprising of 2 F1 doctors, 8 F2/ST1 equivalents, 8 Registrars and 9 Consultants.
This is a replacement post in the Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics based primarily at Weston General Hospital, part of Bristol Hospital NHS group. The successful candidate would be expected to offer a full-time commitment, 10 Pa's, which includes a 1 in 8 weekend on-call rota for trauma in adult surgery. The successful candidate will undertake elective surgery through the elective Knightstone Unit and provide a general trauma on-call. They will be expected to deliver a keen and active role in day-to-day management of patients. This includes, decision making, planning for theatre, running fracture clinic and trauma lists.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be expected to undertake weekly elective operating lists and elective clinics as well as regular trauma lists and fracture/acute clinics, including a commitment to the Virtual Fracture Clinic. It is anticipated that the post-holder will have a component of their job plan dedicated to ward rounds and resident doctor clinical supervision/on-ward teaching. There is an on-call commitment including regular weekend working 1 weekend in 8. The job plan will be split 8.5 DCC and 1.5 SPA.The successful candidate will be expected to comply with all relevant Trust policies relating to administration of patient care. This includes working to set timescales for the triage of referrals, the completion of discharge summaries prior to patients being discharged, following the specified process for the management of patients that do not attend (DNA) their appointment or admission, and the completion of all paperwork deemed necessary to support the management of their patients within agreed timescales. Consultants are also expected to work with service managers and clinical colleagues to manage their caseload in a flexible way, to ensure all clinical, national and local priorities, such as maximum waiting times for referral to treatment, are achieved. Secretarial support is provided along with dedicated shared office space with other Orthopaedic Consultants on site.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details of this position.
Interview date is 23rd July
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training Essential
Fully registered with GMC. Certification of completion of specialist training (CCT) (or equivalent, OR Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) at the point of interview Candidates can be within 6 months of gaining CCT at the date of interview. Please note this does not apply to CESR applications Must be on the GMC's Specialist Register for to start Consultant appointment
Desirable
Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
Experience Essential
Demonstrable surgical training and interest in knee surgery including arthroplasty and some soft tissue knee surgery, as well as general trauma surgery experience Evidence of first-class professional practice in adult trauma and orthopaedics with evidence of continued practice and skills Fellowship-level training in elective knee surgery
Clinical Knowledge and Skills Essential
Ability to practice fully and independently in the field of trauma and orthopaedic surgery Ability to practice independently on the adult on-call trauma rota Ability to make clinical decisions at consultant level
Desirable
Broad range of IT skills Experience in teaching
Clinical Governance and Audit Essential
Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation Positive approach to evidence based practice Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Research Essential
Knowledge of the principles involved in research Evidence of involvement in research Evidence of peer review research papers
Desirable
Ability to increase the academic profile of the department
Teaching and Training Essential
Experience of teaching medical students Experience of supervising trainees. Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
Formal teaching qualification
Management & Leadership Essential
Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant Ability to practice independently as a consultant Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Desirable
Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures Management experience
Interpersonal, communication and team working skills Essential
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues. Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English. Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions Ability to be a flexible team member
Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes Essential
Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances Awareness of personal limitations
Desirable
Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Other Essential
Demonstrates the 4 Trust values Meets professional health requirements Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role.
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 University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address Weston General Hospital
Weston
BS23 4TQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)