Locum Orthopaedic Consultant (Specialist interest in knee surgery)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will deliver inpatient and outpatient Trauma and Orthopaedic services on the acute hospital site, with a defined contribution to the knee service. This will include elective and emergency activity, clinical decision-making, operative care, and ongoing management of patients throughout their care pathway.

The role includes participation in the 1 in 8 Consultant on-call rota, providing emergency Orthopaedic cover and undertaking post-take consultant ward rounds. The post holder will ensure timely review, effective management, and safe discharge planning for trauma and orthopaedic patients.

The consultant will work closely with the Orthopaedic Treatment Service based in primary care, providing clinical advice, liaison, and support to ensure continuity of care and appropriate patient flow between services.

The post holder will be an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, working collaboratively with Consultants in Anaesthetics, Rheumatology (including pain services), Radiology, Pathology, and Elderly Care. Close working relationships with nursing staff, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and other allied health professionals are essential to deliver holistic and effective patient care.

The post holder will contribute to the education, training, and supervision of Higher and Basic Surgical Trainees, as well as other members of the multidisciplinary team. This includes clinical teaching, assessment, supervision in theatre and clinics, and support for professional development within the department.

The consultant will ensure a high level of efficiency, safety, and effectiveness in clinical practice, in line with Trust policies and national guidance. They will participate in clinical audit, service evaluation, and quality improvement activities within the Directorate, using outcomes to drive service improvement.

The post holder is expected to maintain continuing professional development in line with appraisal, revalidation, and clinical governance requirements, and to actively engage in learning and reflective practice.

The post holder will assist the department in meeting national and local targets, including government and NHS performance standards. They will take an active role in the ongoing development of the Trauma and Orthopaedic service, particularly in relation to the knee pathway, supporting innovation, pathway redesign, and improvements in patient outcomes and experience.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• An appropriate higher surgical/medical qualification
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via. CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6mths of interview for appointment to substantive consultant role), CESR/Portfolio Pathway or European Community Rights

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Completion or within 6 months of completing CCT training in knee surgery
• Post CCT recognized fellowship in knee surgery (6-12 months minimum).
• Ability to perform unicompartmental knee replacements
• Experience in a special interest, that will complement those existing in the department

Team Working and Service Development

Essential

• Evidence of leadership and service development
• Ability to develop effective working relationships and team working

Understanding and Participation in Clinical Governance

Essential

• Evidence of understanding of clinical governance
• Knowledge of and direct involvement in audit.
• Knowledge of principles of research and evidence of involvement in research.

Management Training, Organisational Skills and Strategic Vision

Essential

• Management Training, Organisational Skills and Strategic Vision
• Evidence of ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the Trust
• Knowledge of organisational aspects of the NHS

Teaching and communication

Essential

• Evidence of teaching experience and abilities appropriate to the post.
• Ability to present effectively to an audience
• Ability to communicate effectively

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

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

West Dorset General Hospitals NHS Trust

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)