Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Lower Limb

Applications are invitedfor a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with an interest in Lower LimbArthroplasty based at Barnsley Hospital.

The Orthopaedic department currentlyhas twelve substantive consultants an. The service provides a comprehensiveElective and Trauma service to a population of approx 225,000.

The departmentalso has one part time consultant providing specialist paediatric services fromSheffield Childrens Hospital.

The Trust has 47 inpatient orthopaedic beds, 28trauma and 16 elective, three laminar flow theatres dedicated to Orthopaedicswith a fourth laminar flow available for emergency work and a dedicated daysurgery unit.

There is also exciting work on going for an additional laminarflow theatre.

At Barnsley we are in partnership with localTrusts; Doncaster and Rotherham to utilise the Mexborough Elective OrthopaedicCentre.

This comprises of two orthopaedic theatres with a dedicated greenpathway aimed to provide high levels of productivity and efficiency.

Orthopaedic surgeryis a high priority within the Barnsley Health Community as over half of theover 55 population has a musculo-skeletal problem.

The development ofservices will continue in coming years. The intention of the Trust is toincrease investment in orthopaedics to continue to support the reductions inpatient access times to continue to meet Government targets, and to ensure thatpatients have access to the latest developments in this increasing area oforthopaedic surgery.

Main duties of the job

The successfulcandidate, working in the Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and theRotherham NHS Foundation Trust, will be expected to be aware of local policiesand procedures and to take note of standing orders, strategic and financialinstructions, and amendments to protocols as notified.

Additionally, there isan expectation that the appointment would undertake elective theatre sessionswill be at Mexborough Elective Orthopaedic Centre or within Barnsley Hospital.

The detailed job planwill be agreed with the successful candidate on appointment. The successfulapplicant will be contracted to 10 PA s per week on average.

It is anticipatedthat the split of programmed activities will be direct clinical care and supportingprofessional activities to ensure GMC revalidation.

Additional PAs can be negotiated and agreed with the Divisional Director and ClinicalLead to reflect additional management and professional responsibilities.

It is anticipatedthat following consultation with him / her the work programme of the postholdermay change as services develop in line with the needs of the Trust.

• Full registration with GMC and FRCS (or equivalent). On Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCST.


• NJR registration


• Recognised & Reputed post-CCT arthroplasty fellowship with evidence of supervised (primary / complex and revision hip and knee arthroplasty) and unsupervised lists and clinics


Desirable

• Holder of diplomas or qualifications pertinent to Orthopaedic practice.


• ATLS qualified (Current)


Experience

Essential

• Extensive training and broad experience in Orthopaedics and Trauma.


• Satisfactory completion of training portfolio established by appropriate college or equivalent as determined by college assessor.


Desirable

• Familiarity with issues of NHS service provision, organisation and development.


• Comprehensive experience at a senior level in Orthopaedics and Trauma, Ability to maintain an up to date service.


• Personal integrity and reliability. Commitment to continual learning.


• Flexibility, resilience, ability to cope under pressure.


• Relates effectively with professional colleagues.


• Effective supervision of others caring for patients.


• Willingness to work as a member of a team and share administrative responsibilities.


• Ability to contribute positively in Directorate and Trust management.


• Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance.


• Experience of, commitment to, and evidence of involvement in Audit or Clinical Effectiveness initiatives.


• Clear, fluent and articulate in verbal and written presentation.


• Good interpersonal skills.


• Understanding needs the needs of the Trainees and juniors.


Desirable

• Ability to inspire and motivate other team members and gain commitment showing self confidence and personal drive.


• Good team player


• Ability to innovate, develop new principles and methods.


• Aspirations towards excellence.


• Able to manage personal emotions and stress when under pressure.


• Ability to organise and consolidate change and improvement.


• Knowledge of mechanisms of management.


• Willingness to take a lead role in organising


• Audit / Clinical Effectiveness.


• Empathy for patients.


• IT awareness / skills.


• Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching.


• Experience of, and commitment to teaching of Undergraduates and Postgraduates.
  
  AdditionalPA s are negotiable but the successful candidate will not be expected to committo working more than 10 Programmed Activities on average per week., Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close aposition early.


Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performingTrust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission(CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of ourstrategic objectives.

We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring astrong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued byour local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. Itis moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through theorganisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part ofthe journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promotingequality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race,nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physicaldisability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check)for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s)through salary deduction.