Job overview

Online applications are invited for a 12 month post for a Senior Fellow in Paediatric Orthopaedic surgery, to commence in August 2024. Applicants should have obtained their CCST (Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training) and this post is for those who wish to pursue a career as a paediatric orthopaedic consultant.

The post holder will join a team of 9 Paediatric Orthopaedic Consultants arranged into 4 teams and 3 other fellows to further develop their interests and skills in Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery. All paediatric orthopaedic conditions are treated by the service, the only exception are primary bone tumours which are referred to the regional sarcoma unit.

Typically, over their fellowship year, fellows will operate on about 400 children. 55% of cases are supervised, 30% assisting and 15% unsupervised. 70% of cases are elective and 30% are emergencies.

Main duties of the job

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

Working for our organisation

What we can offer you

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. 

We work closely with Oxford children's hospital to provide cardiac services. The partnership cares for children from a wide area and receives referrals from 23 district hospitals stretching as far north as Northamptonshire and as far South as Cornwall and the Channel Islands

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The year is divided up into 4 x 3 month positions rotating through the 4 consultant teams, to ensure a complete exposure to the range of Paediatric Orthopaedics. The fellows attend outpatient clinics, operating lists and manage the ward inpatients. In addition, they are expected to contribute to the local and regional teaching programme as well as M&M meetings

Outpatient clinics are held within a dedicated paediatric orthopaedic area which is supported by plaster room and orthotics within the same clinic area. We run a number of peripheral clinics held in the district general hospitals across the south coast area but fellows currently remain onsite at UHS.

Surgery is carried out in a dedicated paediatric orthopaedic theatre within the paediatric theatre unit. Fellows are expected to have reviewed the cases preoperatively, mark and consent in conjunction with the consultant and the anaesthetist.

All inpatients MUST be reviewed every day by at least one fellow along with the orthopaedic trainees, ward doctor and ward based nurse practitioner.

The postholder is on call weekends 1 in 4. There are no on call duties Monday to Friday. Emergency admissions occur via Emergency Department, regional referral and the paediatric medical admissions unit.

Post advert: 188-MT1164

Salary based on experience: MT04 £55,329 – MT05 £63,152

Interview: 10^th May 2024

Person specification

Qualifications and training

Essential criteria

• Post CCT (or within 3 months) or equivalent training

Desirable criteria

• 12 months experience in paediatric orthopaedics

Previous or relevant experience

Essential criteria

• 6 months experience in paediatric orthopaedics

Aptitudes and skills

Essential criteria

• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
• Trained in orthopaedic surgery including operative skills

Living the Trust values

Essential criteria

• Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if large numbers of applications are received.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to acknowledge receipt of your application. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date of this post, please presume that you have not been selected for interview.

Applicants from University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust whose posts are considered to be ‘At Risk’ will be given prior consideration for this post

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Getting to Work

Application can be made for parking on site at UHS or through one of the park and ride schemes. This will be based on specific criteria to determine eligibility for site parking as this can be very limited.  UHS encourages staff to utilise other green methods of getting to work such as cycling or walking where possible. UHS is well connected through bus services to the city centre and other areas.

Please note that we will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.

Our staff are positive about working at UHS and rate us above average compared to other NHS Trusts in the Staff Attitude Survey. We are rated strongly on a number of areas including teamwork, communication and engagement.

Equality remains at the centre of all Trust policy making, service delivery and employment practice with all employees being given equality of opportunity to develop, apply for promotion and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.

The Trust actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. The Trust also closely monitors recruitment activity, training and development and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.

As a service provider the Trust ensures equality of access and delivery of our services through the provision of interpreter services, facilities for the disabled and sensitivity for patients ethnic and religious differences and needs.

Relocating to Southampton

If you are thinking of moving to the Hampshire area, please find below a link to our website which offers guidance on finding accommodation:

http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/relocating-to-southampton

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