Advanced Surgical Training Fellowship in Foot and Ankle Surgery

Job Description

ADVANCED SURGICAL TRAINING FELLOWSHIP IN FOOT AND ANKLE SURGERYREF. 317-TD-20-289We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well-integrated team.This post is suitable for trainees in Orthopaedics with an interest in Specialist Training in Foot and Ankle Surgery. The candidates should have completed a specialist training program in Orthopaedics (Near or Post CCT) and passed FRCS (T&O) or international equivalent.The post is to start in February 2021 for 12 months.The Musculoskeletal Services Directorate comprises elective and trauma Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Metabolic Bone Disease. There are close links with the Musculoskeletal Research Group at Newcastle University and with Paediatric Rheumatology. Elective orthopaedic surgery and Foot and Ankle surgery is based at the Freeman Hospital while the Orthopaedic Trauma Unit and the Spinal Service are sited at the Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI). Elective Foot and Ankle outpatient clinics are held in the Musculoskeletal Outpatient Department and inpatient beds are all based at Freeman Hospital.The Musculoskeletal Research Group (MRG) at Newcastle University and the Musculoskeletal Education Research Group (MERG) are multidisciplinary, comprising clinical and laboratory science rheumatology, orthopaedic surgery, paediatric rheumatology, metabolic bone disease and social scientists and a nurse practitioner with shared junior doctor support.The Surgeons are divided into the following units Arthroplasty, Spinal Surgery, Musculoskeletal Oncology, Hand and Upper Limb, Foot & Ankle, Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery.The orthopaedic Foot and Ankle teamComprises four specialist Consultant Foot and Ankle Surgeons, a fellow, 2 trainees, 2 junior doctors, 2 nurse practitioners, 2 specialist physiotherapists and a specialist in Biomechanics. A fortnightly multidisciplinary team meeting is held.The Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle TeamMr Malik Siddique Foot and Ankle SurgeryMr Paulo Torres Foot and Ankle SurgeryMr. Simon Chambers Foot and Ankle SurgeryMr. Sultan Qasim Foot and Ankle SurgeryMrs Sue Bates Nurse PractitionerMrs Teri Ruddock Nurse PractitionerMr Bob Fleck Specialist in BiomechanicsMrs J Ramaskandan Specialist PhysiotherapistMrs Kate Barker Specialist PhysiotherapistRelated Consultant PostsDr Terry Aspray Consultant in Metabolic Bone DiseaseDr Geoff Hide Consultant Musculoskeletal RadiologistDr Raj Sinha Consultant Musculoskeletal RadiologistDr John Tuckett Consultant Musculoskeletal RadiologistManagement TeamMr Robert Willers Directorate ManagerMr Peter Worlock Clinical DirectorMrs Ruth Saunders MatronMr Patrick Pearce Acting Directorate Finance ManagerWe are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups.For informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity and Directorate, please contact: Mr Paulo Torres, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon on or via email .This post is subject to the rehabilitation of 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 Services (formerly known as the Criminal Records Bureau) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first month’s pay.NO AGENCIES PLEASEThis post is subject to the rehabilitation of 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 Services (formerly known as the Criminal Records Bureau) to check for any previous criminal convictions.To apply for this post, please visit NHS Jobs and complete the application form in full, please ensure that you provide references to cover the last 3 years. For any further queries, please contact Suzanne Evans, HR Advisor at Suzanne.Evans6@nhs.net quoting the post reference number.Closing Date: Midnight on the 16 December 2020Interview Date: TBC