Locum Consultant Trauma&Orthopaedics (Foot&Ankle)

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the role

We are seeking a 12-month Locum Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon to join our team of 18 Orthopaedic Consultants providing a range of acute and elective services.

The post is predominantly focused on Lower Limb Surgery and the candidate should have a sub speciality interest in Foot and Ankle surgery, and ideally will have completed a one year fellowship scheme focusing on this sub-specialty. The candidate must also be able to demonstrate in depth training in trauma surgery.

The post will be mainly based at Pinderfields and Pontefract Hospitals however the appointed consultant must be willing to work at the other hospital site (Dewsbury Hospital).  

Main duties

The main duties of the post will include: • Working as part of the Orthopaedic team to provide a comprehensive service including general adult and paediatric orthopaedic trauma. • Provide continuing clinical responsibility for patients under his/her care. • Provide evidence based care for patients in a multidisciplinary setting. • Contribute to undergraduate, post graduate, and multi-professional educational development – with higher educational qualifications desirable. • Contribute to a 1:16 on-call commitment providing Urgent and Emergency Care, therefore it is essential to demonstrate active commitment to the management of trauma. • Deliver a comprehensive Foot & Ankle Surgical service, including elective day case and inpatient surgery, routine and complex trauma surgery, and out-patient assessment, investigation & treatment. • Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the Trust Framework, with at least a minimum of 1 SPAs included in the core 10 PA timetable. Additional SPA or DCC time may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidate and changing requirements of the service.

Please see the attached full job description for an example weekly timetable.

Essential person specification requirements

To meet the requirements of this role, applicants must demonstrate the following essential criteria:

Full GMC Registration with licence to practise

Medical Degree from recognised medical school FRCS (Tr & Orth) or equivalent ATLS provider

Ability to undertake independent Consultant practice in general orthopaedics & trauma.

Fellowship experience in foot & ankle surgery (Minimum 6 months)

Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.

Evidence of audit work and where this has brought about change

Ability to effectively organise and manage clinical workload.

Research Skills: Publication of research articles, demonstrating understanding of research methodology and commit.

Evidence of relevant peer reviewed papers and other publications (e.g. book chapter, book editor, case report – not abstracts or letters) Knowledge of NHS structures and management arrangements.

Good time management.

Ability to contribute to the development of the Trust and its services.

For the full Person Specification, including desirable criteria for the role, please refer to the attached document within the job description.  

Contact information

Candidates are welcome to visit the department, applicants wishing more information and wishing to visit the Trust may do so by contacting the PA to Mr J Newman, Mrs F Rose on 01924 542401.  

Be part of MY team

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients’ homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.

We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.

If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It’s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.

Our benefits

• Access to the NHS pension plan
• Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service
• Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services
• Extensive benefits and support, including:
• Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme
• Home electronics scheme
• Cycle to work scheme - subject to eligibility criteria
• Car lease salary sacrifice scheme - subject to eligibility criteria
• Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport
• Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies
• Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality
• Career progression, training and support

Skilled worker sponsorship

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please click apply now to view the full person specification (there is no obligation to submit an application).

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

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Trust-wide

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG

Employer's website

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