Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Locum Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with a special interest in Foot and Ankle surgery. This is a full time position with 10 programmed activities spread throughout the week.
Applicants should have:
- Full GMC registration
- Entry on the Specialist Register (or entry expected within 3 months)
- FRCS (Trauma and Orthopaedics) or other appropriate higher degree
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join the existing establishment in delivering a broad range of general Trauma and Orthopaedic Services at PAHT, whilst at the same time supporting practitioners in primary care. The appointee will contribute to junior doctor training, participate in research programmes and take an active interest in the management of the speciality.
The successful candidate will join our team of existing consultants to provide a dedicated Foot and Ankle service.
The successful candidate will also be required to partake in the Trauma Surgeon of the week rota with a 1:11 on call commitment. During weekends on call, the Orthopaedic Surgeon is expected to undertake the weekend trauma lists. During the Trauma week all elective duties are cancelled. Compensatory time back is given the following week.
About us
This is an opportunity to join an organisation in which clinicians are at the forefront of management and service development.
The Trauma and Orthopaedic Department currently consists of fourteen Consultants (including this post), twelve SpRs, ten FY2/CT level doctors and one FY1.
Princess Alexandra is a great place to work, It has an expanding population with growing healthcare needs which will be matched by service expansion and new ways of working. The Trust is heavily engaged with local providers and the CCGs to innovate with new models of integrated care. There are opportunities to live in a place that suits you, be it London, Cambridge, or the many picturesque villages of Essex and Hertfordshire with their excellent schools. Rail connections are excellent to London and Stansted airport.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will join the existing establishment in delivering a broad range of general Trauma and Orthopaedic Services at PAHT, whilst at the same time supporting practitioners in primary care. The appointee will contribute to junior doctor training, participate in research programmes and take an active interest in the management of the speciality.
They will also be expected:
- To contribute to the provision of a comprehensive and efficient Trauma & Orthopaedic Service with focus on Foot & Ankle services.
- To share responsibility with all Consultant colleagues for providing evidence-based standards of care for all inpatients and outpatients.
- To have regard at all times to the clinical and quality standards set out by the Health Care commission, East of England Health Authority and local Primary Care Trusts.
- To liaise effectively and on a timely basis with General Practitioners and all other health care agencies.
- To give advice, support and training to all junior medical staff.
- To participate in the Trauma Consultant of the Week rota on a 1:11 basis including undertaking the weekend Trauma lists. The TSOW is responsible for on-call cover from 17.00 hours on Friday 08.00 Monday.
- To take part in the week day on-call 1:13. This is a fixed day (Monday Thursday).
- To encourage and foster the audit process at clinical, managerial and medical levels and to take part in regional audit in support of evidence-based medicine.
- To participate fully in the management of the Department and to liaise closely with the Lead Doctor and Operational Managers
- To take part in continuing medical education activities, in line with the Royal College of Surgeons guidelines and in consultation with the Medical Director
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will join the existing establishment in delivering a broad range of general Trauma and Orthopaedic Services at PAHT, whilst at the same time supporting practitioners in primary care. The appointee will contribute to junior doctor training, participate in research programmes and take an active interest in the management of the speciality.
They will also be expected:
- To contribute to the provision of a comprehensive and efficient Trauma & Orthopaedic Service with focus on Foot & Ankle services.
- To share responsibility with all Consultant colleagues for providing evidence-based standards of care for all inpatients and outpatients.
- To have regard at all times to the clinical and quality standards set out by the Health Care commission, East of England Health Authority and local Primary Care Trusts.
- To liaise effectively and on a timely basis with General Practitioners and all other health care agencies.
- To give advice, support and training to all junior medical staff.
- To participate in the Trauma Consultant of the Week rota on a 1:11 basis including undertaking the weekend Trauma lists. The TSOW is responsible for on-call cover from 17.00 hours on Friday 08.00 Monday.
- To take part in the week day on-call 1:13. This is a fixed day (Monday Thursday).
- To encourage and foster the audit process at clinical, managerial and medical levels and to take part in regional audit in support of evidence-based medicine.
- To participate fully in the management of the Department and to liaise closely with the Lead Doctor and Operational Managers
- To take part in continuing medical education activities, in line with the Royal College of Surgeons guidelines and in consultation with the Medical Director
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration and entry on Specialist register
- FRCS (Trauma & Orthopaedics) or equivalent
Desirable
- Fellowship in lower limb surgery
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical expertise in Lower Limb sub-speciality.
- Experience of supervising/managing trainees
Desirable
- Experience in Orthopaedic trauma
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other agencies
- Demonstrable commitment to continuing personal medical education
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within trauma and orthopaedics.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
Desirable
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration and entry on Specialist register
- FRCS (Trauma & Orthopaedics) or equivalent
Desirable
- Fellowship in lower limb surgery
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical expertise in Lower Limb sub-speciality.
- Experience of supervising/managing trainees
Desirable
- Experience in Orthopaedic trauma
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other agencies
- Demonstrable commitment to continuing personal medical education
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within trauma and orthopaedics.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
Desirable
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
