Job summary
This
is a 10 PA locum appointment for a Consultant Paediatric Trauma &
Orthopaedic Surgeon. This post will be available from December 2025 for a
period of 6 months.
This
post will deliver 10 PAs supporting the Paediatric Trauma & Orthopaedic
team (Mr Davies, Ms Deriu, Miss Fishlock, Mr Foster, Mr Holton & Mr
Sabouni).
CONTACT:
Mr
J Aderinto Clinical Director Consultant
in Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon j.aderinto@nhs.net
Ms
L Deriu Clinical Lead Consultant in
Paediatric Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery l.deriu@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The
post-holder will provide a key role in developing and delivering the paediatric
orthopaedic service, improving outcomes for our patients. As a natural hub for Yorkshire and with
excellent connections to all parts of the North of England, we have worked hard
to bring a logical alignment to patient services within the well-equipped
childrens hospital. The appointed candidate will join a dedicated, consultant
lead, multidisciplinary team working closely with general Trauma and
Orthopaedic and Major Trauma Centre surgeons to provide excellent patient care.
Leeds has one of the largest major trauma centres with a high volume of
paediatric orthopaedic trauma.
The
post will be based at Leeds General Infirmary. There may be opportunity to
provide an outreach service as part of the hub and spoke model in place across
West Yorkshire.
The
successful applicant should hold FRCS (Trauma & Orth) or equivalent
qualification and should be on the Specialist Register or within six months of
being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training
programme within the UK, or have references which have been authorised by the
Deputy Medical Director and Clinical Director.
Applicants
should have established skills in General Paediatric Trauma &
Orthopaedics. Excellent communication
and team working skills, a strong commitment to teaching and service
development are essential.
About us
In
relation to this post, the post holder will provide support to the Paediatric
Trauma and Orthopaedics team. It will
therefore ensure the service is able to continue in its pursuit to provide the
best levels of care for patients accessing the service on both a trauma and
elective basis.
The
Paediatric Trauma and Orthopaedic service continues to grow and develop. Leeds General Infirmary opened as a level 1
trauma centre on 2 April 2013. Due to
its regional remit, it provides responsibility of care to a population of
almost 3 million. The support
encompasses all aspects of trauma care, including attendance at trauma
meetings, co-ordination and prioritisation of patient care, and emergency
admissions as well as emergency operating.
The trauma on call Consultant also includes a daily combined ward round
with a multi-disciplinary team on the paediatric orthopaedic ward.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
LOCUM
CONSULTANT IN PAEDIATRIC TRAUMA & ORTHOPAEDICS
This
post is a locum post for a period of 6 months.
BACKGROUND
This
is a 10 PA locum appointment for a Consultant Paediatric Trauma &
Orthopaedic Surgeon.
This
post will deliver 10 PAs supporting the Paediatric Trauma & Orthopaedics
team (Mr Davies, Miss Deriu, Miss Fishlock, Mr Foster, Mr Holton and Mr
Sabouni).
The
post will be based at Leeds General Infirmary.
2. OBJECTIVES OF THE POST
2.1 To deliver care to patients with
Paediatric Trauma & Orthopaedic conditions at the Leeds General Infirmary.
Out-patient clinics
Acute care of paediatric patients
Elective operating with pre-operative
& post-operative ward rounds
Supervision of patients
Contribute to Specialist
Multi-disciplinary team meetings
Contribute to the role of Leeds as a
training centre for national trainees in Paediatric Trauma & Orthopaedics
Provide support and clinical
expertise to the teams based in referring centres
2.2 To link with consultant colleagues in
other relevant site specialist teams within the Leeds Teaching Hospitals and
across the region.
2.3 To work with colleagues in Paediatric
Trauma & Orthopaedics to deliver acute on call (currently 1 in 6). This
includes both out-of-hours cover in addition to acute ward rounds during normal
working hours.
2.4 To contribute to research, teaching, and
new developments within the Paediatric Trauma & Orthopaedic service. The
post holder will be encouraged to facilitate and contribute to the current
clinical research programs on going in the department.
THE
LEEDS WAY VALUES
Our
values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as
a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff
and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centered
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
All
our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a
collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and
Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.
By
bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West Yorkshire
and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving forward change
to deliver the highest quality care. By
working for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust this is your opportunity to be a
part of that change.
WYAAT is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire
and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership, one of the largest integrated care
systems in the country. The Partnerships ambition is for everyone to have the
best possible health and wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual
trust, supports that ambition
Job description
Job responsibilities
LOCUM
CONSULTANT IN PAEDIATRIC TRAUMA & ORTHOPAEDICS
This
post is a locum post for a period of 6 months.
BACKGROUND
This
is a 10 PA locum appointment for a Consultant Paediatric Trauma &
Orthopaedic Surgeon.
This
post will deliver 10 PAs supporting the Paediatric Trauma & Orthopaedics
team (Mr Davies, Miss Deriu, Miss Fishlock, Mr Foster, Mr Holton and Mr
Sabouni).
The
post will be based at Leeds General Infirmary.
2. OBJECTIVES OF THE POST
2.1 To deliver care to patients with
Paediatric Trauma & Orthopaedic conditions at the Leeds General Infirmary.
Out-patient clinics
Acute care of paediatric patients
Elective operating with pre-operative
& post-operative ward rounds
Supervision of patients
Contribute to Specialist
Multi-disciplinary team meetings
Contribute to the role of Leeds as a
training centre for national trainees in Paediatric Trauma & Orthopaedics
Provide support and clinical
expertise to the teams based in referring centres
2.2 To link with consultant colleagues in
other relevant site specialist teams within the Leeds Teaching Hospitals and
across the region.
2.3 To work with colleagues in Paediatric
Trauma & Orthopaedics to deliver acute on call (currently 1 in 6). This
includes both out-of-hours cover in addition to acute ward rounds during normal
working hours.
2.4 To contribute to research, teaching, and
new developments within the Paediatric Trauma & Orthopaedic service. The
post holder will be encouraged to facilitate and contribute to the current
clinical research programs on going in the department.
THE
LEEDS WAY VALUES
Our
values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as
a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff
and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centered
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
All
our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a
collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and
Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.
By
bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West Yorkshire
and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving forward change
to deliver the highest quality care. By
working for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust this is your opportunity to be a
part of that change.
WYAAT is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire
and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership, one of the largest integrated care
systems in the country. The Partnerships ambition is for everyone to have the
best possible health and wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual
trust, supports that ambition
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS (Trauma & Orth) or equivalent qualification
- MB BS (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MD/PhD relevant to the subspecialty.
Experience
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in trauma & orthopaedic surgery.
- At least 2 years higher training in a recognised Paediatric Trauma & Orthopaedic Fellowship programme
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in the management of acute paediatric trauma surgical conditions
- Specifically, he/she must demonstrate a level of skills and clinical experience in General Paediatric Trauma & Orthopaedics
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS (Trauma & Orth) or equivalent qualification
- MB BS (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MD/PhD relevant to the subspecialty.
Experience
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in trauma & orthopaedic surgery.
- At least 2 years higher training in a recognised Paediatric Trauma & Orthopaedic Fellowship programme
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in the management of acute paediatric trauma surgical conditions
- Specifically, he/she must demonstrate a level of skills and clinical experience in General Paediatric Trauma & Orthopaedics
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
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.
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).
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.
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).
