Job summary
Currently there are 4 consultants in the unit contributing to paediatric orthopaedics -all of whom currently contribute to the adult trauma service / on call rota. There is no separate paeds on call rota. 2 consultants has a purely paediatric elective practice - one of these being the currently advertised post. The others have practice additionally in foot and ankle, arthroplasty and limb reconstruction. This post provides full time paediatric orthopaedic workload and additional responsibility to run specialist clinics for DDH, ponseti and one of the combined neuromuscular clinics.1 consultant runs clinics and day case lists at York hospital on a weekly basis. Any patients from these units requiring inpatient surgery come to Hull Royal Inifrmary. We see a wide array of paediatric orthopaedic conditions, additionally having designated clinics for ponseti, DDH/hip screening, complex neuro combined clinic. The service is supported by specialist physios who also run a normal variant clinic. There is a paediatric HDU and a selection of experienced paediatric anaesthetists to cover our operating lists.
Main duties of the job
This post provides opportunity to contribute to the 1 in 12 major trauma consultant rota. This involves weekday ward rounds and performing as part of the trauma team for trauma calls via HRI Emergency Department with additional contribution to ongoing audit and governance activity for major trauma in the region.
Duties other than those clinical duties specified will be in accordance with the Job Plan agreed between the Appointee, the present Consultants and the Chief Executive. The Job Plan allows time for Administration, also for Teaching as required, within SPA Participation in audit/appraisal and CME is mandatory under clinical governance/GMC guidance. This is allowed for in the flexible SPA element of the job
All consultants may be required to work on any of the Trust's sites and across the seven day period where
Secretarial support and appropriate office accommodation and IT facilities will be provided.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- -FRCS (Tr & Orth) or international equivalent
- -Entry on GMC specialist Register (or within 6 months)
Desirable
- -ATLS Trainer
- -European Trauma Course
- -MD
- -PhD
Clinical Experience
Essential
- -Clinical training and experience equivalent to UK CCT in Orthopaedic Surgery.
- -Ability to manage trauma on call in a Major Trauma Centre
- -Fellowship training in paediatric orthopaedics.
Desirable
- -Consultant level experience in a Major Trauma Centre
Teaching Experience
Essential
- -Experience of supervising PRHOs and SHOs.
- -Ability to teach clinical and operative skills.
Desirable
- -Qualification in teaching (training the trainer)
- -Organised teaching programme in previous hospital
- -Experience of supervising SpRs.
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- -Conducted audit
- -Presented audit locally,regionally,nationally
- -Management/admin role in previous career
Desirable
- -Management qualification.
Research Experience
Essential
- -Publication(s) in peer reviewed journal
- -Presented at local/regional meeting
Desirable
- -Multiple publications in peer reviewed journal
- -National/International presentations
- -Completed MD/PhD
- -Supervised MD/PhD
Personal Attributes
Essential
- -Passionate about improving outcomes for Orthopaedic patients
- -Willing to take on leadership role within the department
- -Evidence of Team Working
- -Evidence of Leadership
Desirable
- -Leadership qualification
- -Previous leadership 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.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Hull Royal Infirmary
Anlaby Road
Hull
HU3 2JZ