Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics

Job summary

This post is for a permanent full time (10PA) post for a Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery with a special interest in trauma and hand, wrist surgery.

An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and ambitious individual to join a dynamic team of consultants. The post holder must have a specialist interest in both trauma and hand, wrist and elbow surgery and must have completed a specialist fellowship in both disciplines. In addition the post holder must have completed the BSSH Diploma in hand surgery. The postholder will be expected to take part in the general trauma on call trauma rota as well as elective services in hand, wrist and elbow.

Along with our existing team of 18 consultants, the post-holder will provide a comprehensive trauma and orthopaedic service to our local population of approximately 500,000.

There is an active postgraduate teaching and research programme within the department and with 18 junior and career grade medical staff, the post holder will be involved in the teaching programmes.

This post is to meet a current capacity issue and thus the successful applicant would be expected to start within 3 months of accepting the post.

For an informal discussion or further information please contact Mr Alex Cowey, Clinical lead in Trauma & Orthopaedics.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Duties: The holder of this post will be a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon or post CCT Trainee with a particular interest and fellowship training in hand surgery and an active commitment to Trauma.

The post will be based at the RUH but will rotate into theatres at the new Sulis Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SEOC). The holder will participate in audit and directorate meetings and undertake administrative duties as required by the Clinical Lead in Trauma & Orthopaedics.

A commitment to maintain professional expertise by attendance at meetings and courses is expected, and completion of diaries for CME is essential. The appointee will be expected to arrange an annual appraisal.

An interest in research and teaching is expected with participation in projects, courses, etc. to enhance the standing and role of the Department and Trust.

Attendance at, and organisation of relevant meetings is expected.The post holder may be expected to cover for colleagues when absent.

Management Duties: The post holder will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running of services and will share with Consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management.

Consultants are required to undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients and the running of clinical areas where they work

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