Job summary
- Main area
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (Fellowship Contract)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Job ref
- 151-FPHSD-08
- Employer
- Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Frimley Park Hospital
- Town
- Camberley
- Salary
- £75,998 PA
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 14/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Speciality Doctor - Knee Fellow
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
Job overview
This post is a one-year Fellowship to start as soon as possible in 2025
Designed to provide skills and competencies above and beyond what is currently required to obtain a CCT in the relevant surgical specialty.
We manage a complete range of knee surgery, both elective and trauma, including primary and revision arthroplasty, patella-femoral replacement, unicondylar knee replacement, periarticular knee osteotomy, as well as arthroscopic surgery including ligament reconstruction and patellofemoral stabilisation surgery.
Main duties of the job
The programme has been designed to include a supervised new patient knee clinic, and operating theatre sessions with exposure to open and arthroscopic surgery. It is supported by educational meetings and relevant research.
The timetable is predominantly supervised, but there is also opportunity for independent operating. There is enough flexibility to ensure maximisation of training opportunities.
In addition, the Fellow will attend dedicated radiology meetings, arthroplasty meetings and the departmental education and audit programs.
Working for our organisation
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, ambitious and patient focussed individual.
We expect the appointee to gain experience in the management of elective and emergency knee pathology, and to develop knowledge, leadership qualities, attitudes and communication skills necessary to guide the multidisciplinary management of knee conditions.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name
Mr Alastair Davidson
Person specification
Person Specification
Essential criteria
- MB, BS or equivalent
- FRCS (Tr & Orth) or equivalent
- CCT / specialist register
- ATLS
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
- Understands the principles of clinical governance - ensures patients are not put at risk
- Understanding of the basic principles of research
Desirable criteria
- Distinctions, Scholarships, prizes,
- Other degrees e.g. BSc, Masters, PhD (or equivalent)
- Computer literate
- Understands the importance and impact of information systems in health care.
SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES FOR ROLE
Essential criteria
- Competent in basic procedures e.g. CPR, infection control, physical examination, history taking etc
- Able to prioritise clinical need
- Aware of own limitations, consults senior colleagues appropriately and knows when to ask for help
- Able to communicate clearly in written and spoken English e.g. able to write legible records
- Able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
- Able to establish good working relations with patients, carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues
- Able to contribute to teaching and learning of others in the clinical setting
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrates a critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition
- Evidence of leadership qualities (not necessarily in medicine)
- Other work experience/outside interests
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential criteria
- Keeps professional knowledge and skills up to date
- Able to manage time and prioritise workload
- Demonstrates ability to work with colleagues as part of a team
- Recognises stressful situations and responds appropriately
- Demonstrates initiative, enthusiasm and common sense
- Respects and promotes individual’s rights, interests, preferences, beliefs and cultures
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrates a critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition
- Evidence of leadership qualities (not necessarily in medicine)
- Other work experience
PROFESSIONAL/ SPECIALIST/ FUNCTIONAL EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
- 5 years orthopaedic experience at registrar level
- Demonstrates experience of teaching and training ST1/2s and F1s
- Full GMC Registration to cover the scope of employment
Desirable criteria
- Has participated in clinical audit
- Previous Research experience
- Ability to apply research to clinical problems
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mr Alistair Davidson
- Job title
- Knee Consultant
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03006134010
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