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Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with interest in Hip and Knee SurgeryJoin to apply for theConsultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with interest in Hip and Knee Surgeryrole atNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust . Job Summary Applications are invited for a Full Time Consultant in Orthopaedics, with a Special Interest in Hip and Knee surgery, based at Northampton General Hospital. We are looking for individuals that share our passion for excellence and want to join our team. It is essential that the successful applicant has completed fellowship training in Hip and knee Surgery including arthroplasty, and/or soft tissue surgery/knee preservation surgery. This is a whole-time 10 programmed activities position. The role will include elective and trauma operating, fracture clinics, and elective clinics. There will be an 'on-call' requirement on a 1:12 basis. It is hoped that the applicant can be appointed as soon as is practicable. Main duties of the job Job Purpose To provide a Consultant-led Hip and Knee Elective and Trauma on-call service for the population served. Duties & Responsibilities The number of sessions to be devoted to the following activities will be dependent upon the department's need and the post-holder's requirements. Participation in the Trauma On-call service - 1 in 12 Operation lists, both Elective and Trauma Regular ward rounds Outpatient clinics, both Elective and Trauma A Specialist interest in Hip and Knee Surgery Be an active member of the weekly EMSSON meeting Presenting monthly mortality & morbidity statistics and participating in departmental teaching meetings Supervision and training middle/junior grade trainees Be prepared to participate in management duties within the department and the Trust Person Specification Management EssentialEvidence of management of a clinical service Research Essential Evidence of research relevant to Trauma and Orthopaedics specifically hip/knee related Publications in Trauma and Orthopaedics Qualifications Essential Full Registration with the GMC Possession of FRCS (Tr+Orth) or equivalent On specialist register for Trauma and Orthopaedics Experience Essential Evidence of fellowship in Hip or Knee Surgery (soft tissue and/or arthroplasty) Wide range of experience in Hip and Knee Surgery Broad range of experience in general trauma provision Teaching and Clinical Governance Essential Evidence of teaching at undergraduate/postgraduate level Evidence of audit participation 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Employer details Employer name: Northampton General Hospital Address: Northampton General Hospital, Cliftonville, Northampton, NN1 5BD#J-18808-Ljbffr