Locum Consultant - T&O - Foot & Ankle

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are looking for a Locum T&O - Foot & Ankle Consultant on a fixed term 12 month basis.

A formal job plan will be agreed with the appointee and their Clinical Lead, three months after the commencement date of the appointee. This will be signed by the Chief Executive and will then be reviewed annually, following an Appraisal Meeting.

It is expected that the job planning process will be approached with professionalism, honesty and transparency.

Main duties of the job

The changing nature of the contracting process makes it essential that all consultants have a flexible approach to working arrangements which may include innovative working patterns, including 7 day working in the future. The job plan will be reviewed at a 3, 6 and 12 monthly interval following initial appointment.

Supporting Professional Activities: 1.5 PAs on average per week (Includes CPD, audit, teaching and research)

Additional payment for on call will be calculated once job plan is finalised (if applicable to role).

About us

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward- thinking, and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

If you join the MSE team you will be working across our sites:

Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford

Basildon and Thurrock Hospital
Southend Hospital
Braintree Community Hospital

So, whether you're looking for an entry level, apprentice role or your next exciting and fulfilling challenge within the NHS browse our vacancies to find the right role for you and start building your career with MSE today.

Date posted

31 July 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£88,364 to £119,133 a year Dependant on experience

Contract

Locum

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-MR-T&O-SO-0704

Job locations

MSE

Basildon/ Southend/ Broomfield

SS0 0RY

Job description

Job responsibilities

We look forward to your application. Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We look forward to your application. Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or Equivalent
GMC PIN

Desirable

An appropriate higher surgical Trauma and Orthopaedic surgical qualification e.g. FRCS (Tr. & Orth.)

Experience

Essential

Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level and to manage complex clinical problems.
Clinical expertise in General Orthopaedics including Trauma.

Desirable

NHS experience

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or Equivalent
GMC PIN

Desirable

An appropriate higher surgical Trauma and Orthopaedic surgical qualification e.g. FRCS (Tr. & Orth.)

Experience

Essential

Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level and to manage complex clinical problems.
Clinical expertise in General Orthopaedics including Trauma.

Desirable

NHS experience

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).