Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to gain or extend your clinical experience in Paediatric Orthopaedics in the unique and supportive environment of Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital. As a valued member of the team you will be included in the educational and training activities of the units and will be offered study leave. Clinical research, audit and quality improvement activities will also be encouraged.
This post does not attract any on-calls, but there is opportunity to join the on-call rota if you would like to.
Furthermore although this is not a resident post, there is opportunity to apply for on-site accommodation to help facilitate potential move to the area for the successful candidate.
RNOH is a national tertiary hospital that provides a comprehensive range of neuromusculoskeletal health care ranging from acute spinal injury and complex bone tumour management to orthopaedic medicine and specialist rehabilitation. There are extensive services for children, which the Trust plans to expand over the coming years.
Paediatric Orthopaedics is predominately based on the Stanmore site, with all elective surgery being completed onsite at Stanmore. Some outpatient clinics are held at our central London facility on Bolsover Street.
Main duties of the job
There will be joint clinics and joint operating sessions in addition to some independent but supervised operating and outpatient sessions. The fellow will be expected to supervise MDT's and participate in audit research, and the general provision of the service within the unit and ensure the smooth running of day to day activities of the firm.
About us
Since its inception in 1905 the hospital has been an acknowledged leader in its field offering a breadth of specialised services unrivalled in the UK. Within an environment of teaching and research, it is the hospital's aim to provide the highest standards of clinical care for the assessment and treatment of patients with musculoskeletal disorders.
Teaching is inherent to the hospital's work and the specialist training provided in all disciplines is in great demand both in this country and from abroad. The RNOH Trust works closely with the University of London's Institute of Orthopaedics and Musculoskeletal Sciences, which is on site and forms the hub of the country's most comprehensive training programme for orthopaedic surgeons.
Job description
Job responsibilities
RNOH Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust (RNOH) is the largest orthopaedic hospital in the UK and a global leader in our field. We provide a dynamic working environment where we support frontline staff to implement improvements so that we can realise our vision of being a world leading neuro-musculoskeletal hospital providing the best patient care and staff experience in the NHS, delivering world leading research, and offering a strong foundation of education, training and career progression. Our dedicated staff come from diverse backgrounds, and our patients benefit from the wide range of experience they bring to the trust. RNOH brings unrivalled expertise together in one place allowing us to deliver some of the worlds most complex and innovative care to our patients. RNOH is rated good by the CQC and covers two sites, one in central London and one in Stanmore - which has recently opened The Stanmore Building, a new, state-of-the-art inpatient facility. For more information, please access the following link: https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- FRCS Ortho or Equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree in surgical sciences
Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching/presenting
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance
Desirable
- Experience in UK health system
Other
Essential
- Accountability - Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good teamworking
- Understanding of the clinical issues in the area of paediatric orthopaedics and limb reconstruction
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- General paediatric orthopaedics principles- knowledge of basic texts/conditions.
Desirable
- Evidence of working effectively within a multi-specialist, inter- disciplinary team environment and on own initiative.
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
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
Address
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital
Brockley Hill
Stanmore
HA7 4LP