Overview
Locum Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon – soft tissue and knee arthroplasty. Fixed-term position to increase skill mix within the Trauma & Orthopaedic Service at Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust. Candidates should demonstrate specialist knowledge and experience in treating sub specialty conditions both electively and in trauma, with broad experience in general trauma.
Responsibilities
This is a full-time post attracting 10 Programmed Activities per week, with the opportunity to discuss taking on further PAs upon appointment. The successful candidate will be part of the fixed 1:10 on-call consultant rota, deliver outpatient services onsite with outreach locations, and provide elective operating at the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC) and on-site at Kingston Hospital to support increasing emergency knee demand. The post holder will work proactively in the busy unit and contribute to ongoing service development. Regular soft tissue knee and revision knee MDTs take place and engagement is required. The unit participates in multi-center randomized controlled trials and further research is encouraged.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
* Full GMC Registration
* FRCS or evidence of equivalent training and experience
* CCT or DATE within 6 months or eligible for entry on GMC’s Specialist Register
Desirable:
* Higher degree
Clinical Experience
* Motivated to achieve defined targets
* Organisation of education and training of junior doctors and/or undergraduates
* Excellent clinical skills
* Proven abilities in day surgery
* Skills in Soft Tissue Knee and Knee Arthroplasty Surgery
* Fellowship trained
Specific Additional Skills
* Experience of clinical supervision
Management Skills
* Evidence of effective leadership (e.g. quality improvement projects, service improvement)
Experience in Training, Audit and Research
* Demonstrable commitment to teaching and training
* Effective teaching and presentation skills
* Experience of clinical audit
* Relevant peer-reviewed publications
Personal Qualities
* Compassionate patient care and excellent patient experience
* Approachable; effective leadership within multidisciplinary teams
* Ability to motivate staff and implement changes in clinical practice
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Collaborative across agencies
* Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance
* Innovative, positive attitude, enthusiasm, good attendance
Other Requirements
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Kingston Hospital Foundation Trust, Galsworthy Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 7QB
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