Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedics (Special Interest in Foot & Ankle)

We have secured a £17m bid to build an on-site 2 theatre, elective orthopaedic hub next to our brand new concept ward. This will be operational by September 24, this has therefore given us the exciting opportunity to appoint a Consultant with a special interest in Foot & Ankle Surgery and Diabetic Foot.
The successful Consultant will have a special interest in Foot and Ankle surgery, trauma and the management of Diabetic Foot patients via a weekly MDT and upcoming inpatient podiatry ward round (currently Thursday morning). They will be responsible for 2 outpatient clinics, ward rounds and will be allocated up to 2 theatre sessions for planned orthopaedic cases per week. As the 2nd Foot and Ankle surgeon in the trust, it will be expected that a regular local MDT is initiated to discuss cases.
The trust is working towards 7 day working and the selected candidate will be expected to support the 7 day job plan.
Main duties of the job
The successful Consultant will have a special interest in Foot and Ankle surgery, trauma and the management of Diabetic Foot patients via a weekly MDT and upcoming inpatient podiatry ward round (currently Thursday morning). They will be responsible for 2 outpatient clinics, ward rounds and will be allocated up to 2 theatre sessions for planned orthopaedic cases per week. As the 2nd Foot and Ankle surgeon in the trust, it will be expected that a regular local MDT is initiated to discuss cases.
The current on call commitment is 1:9 with prospective cover. (this may change to 1:12 with other new posts).
The successful candidate will be expected to supply cover for his or her colleagues on a mutually agreed basis for annual leave and other authorised absence. There is full middle grade and junior doctor cover at all times.
All consultants have continued responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and for the proper function of the department. They are expected to undertake appropriate administrative and teaching duties.
All consultants at the James Paget University Hospital are required to engage in clinical audit and clinical governance activities. This ensures standards of clinical care are maintained and demonstrated.
About us
Our Trust has become a valued and much-loved local institution, serving the communities of Great Yarmouth and Waveney since it fully opened in 1982. Today, we employ over 4000 members of staff, working closely with our hospital partners to deliver innovative and compassionate care.
The James Paget is known internationally for its excellence in research and training, and for the clinical experience, we offer to our trainee doctors and healthcare staff. We cherish our role as a provider of education, working closely with local and international universities Higher Education institutions, and we are committed to 'growing our own' - investing in employing and training people from our community to develop and flourish in a variety of clinical and non-clinical careers.
We are a diverse, welcoming hospital, and are committed to offering flexible working arrangements to help develop the skills and experience of our teams.
Our Trust is also on the path towards developing a new hospital over the coming years, working closely with the Department of Health and Care to deliver a modern, innovative health and care campus on our current site as part of the national New Hospital Programme.
We are looking for people that embody our values of caring for our patients, each other and ourselves, underpinned by our Trust behaviours.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Responsibilities
Provision with Consultant colleagues of a service to James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness and the proper functioning of the department
Out-of-hours responsibilities, including participation in Consultant on-call rota where applicable
Cover for colleagues annual leave and other authorised absences
Any responsibility which relates to a special interest
Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff
Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and for contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity, locally and nationally
Participating in medical audit, the Trusts Clinical Governance processes and in CPD
Involvement in research
Managerial, including budgetary, responsibilities where appropriate
Where it is agreed between the parties, work on behalf of James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust or services provided by the Trust for other agencies, e.g. the prison service.
Share the Orthopaedic workload with consultant colleagues.
Give a consultation and advisory service to medical colleagues in other specialities in the Trust.
Liaise with medical staff in other specialities and participate in the regular clinical meetings and other post-graduate activities of the hospital.
Take part in the Royal College of Surgeons continuing medical education programme. The Trust will provide study leave expenses in line with national terms and conditions of service.
Play a full part in the teaching and audit activities of the department.
Contribute to management of the service and, in due course, take on the role of Head of Department.
Comply with the outline Consultant work programme (under provisions of Circular HC90/16) and the weekly timetable of fixed commitments (ie: regular scheduled NHS activities in accordance with paragraph 30B of the TCS).
Deploy unallocated, flexible professional time on liaison, emergency work, travel, continuing clinical responsibility, teaching, research, medical audit, interdisciplinary meetings and continuing professional development.
Other Responsibilities
Subject to the provisions of the Terms and Conditions of Service to observe the Trusts agreed policies and procedures drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters and to follow the standing orders and financial instructions of the Trust.
To observe local and national employment and personnel policies and procedures, and to comply with Regional and Trust Health and Safety policies.
To assume responsibility for and facilitate contact from members of staff with delegated duties for personally accountable patient care.
On-call Availability
There is an on-call commitment (category A) for providing an emergency service in Orthopaedics on a shared basis with other Consultants within the Department.
The current on-call commitment is a 1:9 week on-call with prospective cover (will be 1:11 with this and another new post).
On-call week is from Friday Friday. During the week you will chair the trauma meeting, conduct a ward round, fracture clinic and trauma list each day.
During the weekend you will chair the trauma meeting, conduct a ward round and a trauma list. Currently, there is a dedicated trauma list on Saturday morning.
The timetable for the on-call week for Monday to Friday is as follows:
Trauma meeting 0800 - 0900
Trauma Ward Round 0900 - 1030
Trauma Clinic 1030 - 1300
Trauma Theatre 1315 - 1800
JPUH is a Level 3 trauma unit, with a high incidence of fragility fractures due to our elderly demographic. Chest and head injuries are looked after by General Surgery. Plastics and Spine support is available from Norfolk and Norwich Hospital. Multi-trauma and neurosurgery support comes from Adenbrookes Hospital via TARN.
The trust is working towards 7 day working and the selected candidate will be expected to offer themselves to work over the weekends as a job planned activity (the terms have not been formally agreed yet).
Job Description currently awaiting RCS Approval
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
MBBS or Basic Medical Degree
FRCS (Orth) or equivalent
CCT and/or inclusion on the Specialist Register of GMC or within 6 months of completion of training at the date of interview
Full GMC Registration
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
Wide experience in Trauma and Orthopaedics
Ability to provide expert clinical opinion across a wide range of problems within the specialty
Evidence of Specialist training in knee and hip Surgery
Capable of organising and prioritising work effectively
Able to plan and develop a modern service in keeping with current trends
Willingness to participate in and lead a multi disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives
Ability to use research outcomes in clinical practice
Knowledge of using evidence base to support decision making
Desirable
Experience of committee work/project management
Formal fellowship training
Involvement in research projects and published papers
Key Skills
Essential
Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues, laboratory staff, and other staff and agencies
Energy and enthusiasm to contribute to the education of Medical Students
Commitment to continuing professional development
Desirable
Formal training in teaching skills nce of teaching medical students
Experience in teaching junior medical staff
Formal training in teaching skills
Evidence of or commitment to attending a clinical supervisors course
Other
Essential
Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives' dignity, privacy, integrity, cultural and religious beliefs
Ability to remain calm and work effectively in pressure situations
Desirable
Ability to travel to meet the requirements of the pos
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