Job Description

The role will develop educational and experiential knowledge and skills in post CCT level knee surgery. They will have a comprehensive exposure to full spectrum of knee surgery including knee arthroplasty primary& revision, including uni-compartment replacement and robotics; osteotomy and arthroscopic and open soft tissue reconstructive knee surgery and sports surgery. Supervised 'independent' operating appropriate to competency will be available as well as exposure to teaching lists. Although no formally rotaed on call or trauma lists, there is likely to be some rotaed weekend ward round reviews with other fellows and may be opportunities to contribute to trauma lists especially for complex trauma for periprosthetic fracture work and revision.This post will be principally clinic based at Ipswich and surgery at Colchester ESEOC with Mark Bowditch and Ryan Wood but working across both sites and have the opportunity to work with the other knee surgeons.Main duties of the jobThe post-holder will:

• Work with colleagues to provide a service with the highest standard of care
• Work with the multi-professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines
• Develop and maintain good working practices within wards, outpatients
• Collaborate and promote close working links with colleagues in tertiary centres, community services and primary care
• Offer support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary team

About usWe are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.Our philosophy is thatTime Mattersto everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.Find out about living and working here -www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8ADetailsDate posted12 May 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeDoctor - otherSalaryxc2xa370,425 a year per annumContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number432-MR2670Job locationsColchester/Ipswich HospitalHeath RoadIpswichIP4 5PDJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesDuties will include:

• Clinics and theatre sessions with consultants and some independent (supervised from distance) sessions
• Ward rounds in ESEOC
• Some shared rotaed ESEOC weekend lists/ward rounds but not formal out of hours on call
• Participation in informal and formal teaching
• There may be some opportunity to contribute to the on call trauma rota although this is not mandatory. There is an expectation to contribute to research projects

Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesDuties will include:

• Clinics and theatre sessions with consultants and some independent (supervised from distance) sessions
• Ward rounds in ESEOC
• Some shared rotaed ESEOC weekend lists/ward rounds but not formal out of hours on call
• Participation in informal and formal teaching
• There may be some opportunity to contribute to the on call trauma rota although this is not mandatory. There is an expectation to contribute to research projects

Person SpecificationEssentialEssential

• Full GMC registration with a license to practice
• MBBS or equivalent
• FRCS (Tr & Orth) or equivalent
• ATLS or equivalent
• Be near to or completed Higher Specialist Training in Trauma & Orthopaedics
• Good Clinical Judgement
• Potential to cope with stressful situations & undertake responsibility
• Good communication & organisational skills
• Team player

Desirable

• CCT or equivalent
• Use of Database Systems and Electronic Patient Records
• Demonstrated commitment to Career in T&O
• Be near to or completed Higher Specialist Training in Trauma & Orthopaedics Interest in all aspects of knee surgery

Person SpecificationEssentialEssential

• Full GMC registration with a license to practice
• MBBS or equivalent
• FRCS (Tr & Orth) or equivalent
• ATLS or equivalent
• Be near to or completed Higher Specialist Training in Trauma & Orthopaedics
• Good Clinical Judgement
• Potential to cope with stressful situations & undertake responsibility
• Good communication & organisational skills
• Team player

Desirable

• CCT or equivalent
• Use of Database Systems and Electronic Patient Records
• Demonstrated commitment to Career in T&O
• Be near to or completed Higher Specialist Training in Trauma & Orthopaedics Interest in all aspects of knee surgery

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