Job Description

The post is aimed at candidates with a specialist interest in Shoulder Surgery. Please see the job description for further detail.
Prospective candidates for this position should possess the FRCS (Trauma and Orthopaedics) or its equivalent and have spent at least five years in accredited training. The appointee will be on the specialist register of the General Medical Council or eligible for inclusion within six months of interview.
Wide experience in trauma and orthopaedics and shoulder & elbow surgery is essential.
It is expected that the new incumbent will complement and support the academic and teaching interests of the department.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team of 3 consultants providing a Shoulder surgery service for both elective and trauma patients.

• General trauma on call is a requirement of this post (1 in 12 weekdays, 1 in 12 weekends).

• The job plan will comprise of a balance of operating sessions (trauma and elective) and outpatient clinics (fracture and elective), including virtual fracture clinic

• Working closely with consultant colleagues and all members of the MDT to provide a safe and quality clinical service for patients

About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Details
Date posted
29 May 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
xc2xa3105,504 to xc2xa3139,882 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
362-A-25-7195414
Job locations
Stepping Hill Hospital
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE
Job description
Job responsibilities
Organisation of Administration
There is a well-established Clinical Directorate system within the Trust; Dr A Loughney is the Medical Director for the Trust. The current Clinical Director for the Trauma and Orthopeadic directorate is Mr T Finnigan Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon.
The Clinical Director is accountable to the Chief Executive of Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
The Director for the Surgical, GI, and Critical Care Divisionis Mrs K Hatchell. The Associate Medical Director for the Division is Miss N Henley
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of xc2xa354.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of xc2xa316. Job description
Job responsibilities
Organisation of Administration
There is a well-established Clinical Directorate system within the Trust; Dr A Loughney is the Medical Director for the Trust. The current Clinical Director for the Trauma and Orthopeadic directorate is Mr T Finnigan Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon.
The Clinical Director is accountable to the Chief Executive of Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
The Director for the Surgical, GI, and Critical Care Divisionis Mrs K Hatchell. The Associate Medical Director for the Division is Miss N Henley
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of xc2xa354.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of xc2xa316.
Person Specification
Education
Essential

• Entry on specialist register (or entry expected within six months)
• Success in intercollegiate specialty examination or overseas equivalent. FRCS (Orth)
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.

Knowledge
Essential

• Awareness of the managerial role of a consultant in the NHS
• Knowledge of the principles at audit meeting

Desirable

• Understanding of managerial responsibilities and its future development in the role of clinicians in management.

Experience
Essential

• Experience of supervising FY1s and SHOs Ability to teach clinical and operative skills to Associate Specialist / Staff Grade.
• Publications in refereed journals.

Desirable

• Experience of teaching basic skills to undergraduates.

Skills
Essential

• Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialty service.
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs nurses and other agencies.
• Commitment to continuing medical education.

Desirable

• Ability to manage and lead specialist unit, surgical directorate and working parties as appropriate.

Person Specification
Education
Essential

• Entry on specialist register (or entry expected within six months)
• Success in intercollegiate specialty examination or overseas equivalent. FRCS (Orth)
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.

Knowledge
Essential

• Awareness of the managerial role of a consultant in the NHS
• Knowledge of the principles at audit meeting

Desirable

• Understanding of managerial responsibilities and its future development in the role of clinicians in management.

Experience
Essential

• Experience of supervising FY1s and SHOs Ability to teach clinical and operative skills to Associate Specialist / Staff Grade.
• Publications in refereed journals.

Desirable

• Experience of teaching basic skills to undergraduates.

Skills
Essential

• Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialty service.
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs nurses and other agencies.
• Commitment to continuing medical education.

Desirable

• Ability to manage and lead specialist unit, surgical directorate and working parties as appropriate.