Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics - Hand & Wrist Surgery

Job description

Job responsibilities

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More detail about the role

The successful applicant will provide comprehensive trauma & orthopaedic surgery services in North Devon, supported by experienced SAS surgeons, Specialty Registrars, resident medical staff and skilled nursing & therapy teams. We have also recently developed a new Orthogeriatric service within orthopaedics in North Devon and this service will be expanded to include all aspects of fragility fracture care. You will join a team of eleven other Consultant surgeons who provide a broad spectrum of expertise in orthopaedics, including complex hip arthroplasty, foot & ankle surgery, knee arthroplasty and soft-tissue surgery, hand and wrist surgery, shoulder & elbow surgery and spinal services. A weekly elective paediatric orthopaedic service is provided by visiting surgeons from Plymouth. Both adult and paediatric orthopaedic trauma services are included in the general orthopaedic trauma provision at North Devon. Adult polytrauma services link with Plymouth and paediatric polytrauma links with Bristol Major Trauma Centres.

Working Pattern: 10 PAs

Interview Date: 8th April 2025

For further information please contact: Nikolas Jagodzinski, Lead Clinician (nik.jagodzinski@nhs.net or 01271 334461) or Lauren Oke, Operations Manager (lauren.oke@nhs.net or 01271 311569).

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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Desirable

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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. 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Barnstaple

Devon

EX31 4JB

Employer's website

https://royaldevon.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)