Locum Consultant in Orthopaedic Surgery in Hip & Knee Arthroplasty in Epsom

Locum Consultant in Orthopaedics with special interest in hip & knee surgery to work flexibly a 10 PA job plan. Applications are invited for an initial 12 month fixed term locum post to work in the South West London Orthopaedic centre (SWLEOC). The SWLEOC is an NHS Treatment Centre providing regional elective orthopaedic surgery services (including inpatient, day-case and outpatient). Established by the four South West London acute Trusts to deliver strategic change in the delivery of planned orthopaedic care, the SWLEOC provides high quality, cost efficient, elective orthopaedic services ranked amongst the best in the world.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will be a part of SWLEOC team and will provide a flexible orthopaedic service to patients with problems of the hip and knee.
• The post holder will deliver a high quality and high volume joint replacement service.
• The post holder will be responsible for working flexibly for the Hip/Knee elective service.
• The post holder will take part in departmental teaching, training, governance, and performance.
• The post holder must be medically qualified with a license to practice, on the GMC specialist register and have completed at least 2 fellowships in hip and knee arthroplasty.
• The post holder will provide an elective hip and knee service predominantly focussing on arthroplasty.
• Experience in revision surgery, whilst not essential, would be desirable.

The successful applicant will be a highly motivated, superbly trained and skilled team player, able to work flexibly where required as outlined in the job description. Prior to interview, all shortlisted candidates will be expected to have discussed details with the Medical Director and Managing Director for the Centre.

Working for our organisation

The SWLEOC is an NHS Treatment Centre providing regional elective orthopaedic surgery services (including inpatient, day-case and outpatient). Established by the four South West London acute Trusts to deliver strategic change in the delivery of planned orthopaedic care, the SWLEOC provides high quality, cost efficient, elective orthopaedic services ranked amongst the best in the world. Since opening in January 2004, the SWLEOC has earned a reputation as a centre of excellence for elective orthopaedic surgery with excellent outcomes, low complications, and high patient satisfaction. The Centre consistently strives to deliver 18 week patient waiting times (standard). Length of stay, infection rates and PROMs are amongst the best in the world. As a centre of excellence, the SWLEOC has a large volume of visitors from around the UK and abroad, looking at processes and outcomes. The SWLEOC provides a clinical pathway of care that is nurse and Consultant led; Specialist Registrars will attend surgery for training but there are no House Officer/Senior House Officers within the Centre, their role being undertaken by the nursing teams. It runs a dedicated Research Outcomes program and takes an active role in research including Orthopaedic Data Evaluation Panel (ODEP) studies as recommended by NICE. The centre has a strong focus on Education across the multi-professional team.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To undertake duties as defined within the attached job description and job plan in so far as practicable and in agreement with the Medical Director.
• To at all times comply with the GMCs guidance on 'Good Medical Practice'.
• To ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
• SWLEOC requires this post to work flexibly in the delivery of the clinical sessions in the job plan.

Person specification

• On the Specialist Register with the GMC
• Appropriate higher medical qualification FRCS (T&O)
• PhD/MD or equivalent higher degree
• High standard of clinical skill and expertise in the speciality
• Two fellowships with a special focus on lower limb arthroplasty

Our mission: ‘to put the patient first by delivering great care to every patient, every day.’ There’s never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients. Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors. We offer all employees some fantastic staff benefits, and are the only hospitals in Surrey to offer staff the London high cost area supplement. Our hospitals also benefit from great locations, so whether you're attracted to the bright lights of the city or the countryside of Epsom Downs, both are within easy reach.

FURTHER INFORMATION

ESTH values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities. As a Disability Confident Employer we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve. Internal applicants from underrepresented minority groups are encouraged to seek development support such as work shadowing and interview skills coaching. Please contact the recruitment team for more information.

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.