Job summary
The full-time posts are 48 hours per week; this includes 4 hours of non-rostered time per week for CPD such as research, audits and quality improvement projects. The post holder will have limited on-call duties at the Level 1 MTC at RSCH and will therefore be expected to be up to date with the management of complex trauma. Possession of FRCS (T&O) and ATLS is a requirement for the post.
Main duties of the job
This job will be include elective and trauma practice within the hip unit at UHS (East). There will be a significant trauma component with at least one day spent in the Major Trauma Centre per week, attending Pelvic and Acetabular Surgery lists.
The post offers exposure to all aspects of primary hip arthroplasty, including the young adult, DDH, SUFE, Perthes and complex revision hip surgery in a tertiary hip unit.
About us
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
UHS is a tertiary hip unit. Complex hip cases are referred in from other units in Sussex and occasionally Kent. There are 5 Substantive fellowship-trained revision hip surgeons practicing within the hip unit. Peri-acetabular osteotomy is not performed at UHS. There is a significant revision practice in UHS which varies from first revisions to Custom 3-d printed acetabular reconstructions. The hip unit has a highly effective MDT (Multi-Disciplinary Team) meeting every fortnight.
Brighton has been a Major Trauma Centre for over 10 years. Pelvic and Acetabular surgeons have approximately 2 lists per week in the MTC. The post holder will be offered lists here. The successful candidate will be expected to complete a research project and publication during their tenure.
Successful candidates will be expected to work at both the Princess Royal Hospital, PRH (Haywards Heath) and/or the Royal Sussex County Hospital, RSCH (Brighton).
PRH hosts our Hip Fracture Unit and our ring-fenced elective unit, the Sussex Orthopaedic Treatment Centre (SOTC). RSCH is a major trauma centre and teaching hospital. All hip fracture admissions are directed to PRH and managed in the hip fracture unit between our dedicated T&O surgical team and Orthogeriatric medical team. Successful candidates will work closely with both teams to manage this complex patient cohort in addition to elective patients treated at SOTC. There is a daily T&O consultant ward round and additional consultant orthogeriatric ward round most days of the week.
Job description
Job responsibilities
UHS is a tertiary hip unit. Complex hip cases are referred in from other units in Sussex and occasionally Kent. There are 5 Substantive fellowship-trained revision hip surgeons practicing within the hip unit. Peri-acetabular osteotomy is not performed at UHS. There is a significant revision practice in UHS which varies from first revisions to Custom 3-d printed acetabular reconstructions. The hip unit has a highly effective MDT (Multi-Disciplinary Team) meeting every fortnight.
Brighton has been a Major Trauma Centre for over 10 years. Pelvic and Acetabular surgeons have approximately 2 lists per week in the MTC. The post holder will be offered lists here. The successful candidate will be expected to complete a research project and publication during their tenure.
Successful candidates will be expected to work at both the Princess Royal Hospital, PRH (Haywards Heath) and/or the Royal Sussex County Hospital, RSCH (Brighton).
PRH hosts our Hip Fracture Unit and our ring-fenced elective unit, the Sussex Orthopaedic Treatment Centre (SOTC). RSCH is a major trauma centre and teaching hospital. All hip fracture admissions are directed to PRH and managed in the hip fracture unit between our dedicated T&O surgical team and Orthogeriatric medical team. Successful candidates will work closely with both teams to manage this complex patient cohort in addition to elective patients treated at SOTC. There is a daily T&O consultant ward round and additional consultant orthogeriatric ward round most days of the week.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Medical Degree
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice
- ATLS provider qualification (valid) or equivalent
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
- Higher Degree (MD, PhD)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- At least 6 months registrar level experience of Complex Hip/Pelvic surgery
- Completion of FRCS(Orth) or equivalent
- Competencies equivalent to completion of ST6, as a minimum
Desirable
- Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- An ability to communicate well with patients and staff
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge / up to date
- Knowledge and use of evidence based practice
Desirable
- IT Skills
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- Able to organise oneself and prioritise clinical need
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
Desirable
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Start Date
Essential
- Available to start on advertised post start date
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Medical Degree
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice
- ATLS provider qualification (valid) or equivalent
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
- Higher Degree (MD, PhD)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- At least 6 months registrar level experience of Complex Hip/Pelvic surgery
- Completion of FRCS(Orth) or equivalent
- Competencies equivalent to completion of ST6, as a minimum
Desirable
- Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- An ability to communicate well with patients and staff
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge / up to date
- Knowledge and use of evidence based practice
Desirable
- IT Skills
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- Able to organise oneself and prioritise clinical need
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
Desirable
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Start Date
Essential
- Available to start on advertised post start date
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
