Main duties of the job The successful candidates will join an expanding team of 24 consultants with special interests in trauma, paediatrics, revision arthroplasty, shoulder and elbow, knee, foot and ankle, hand and wrist, spinal and rheumatoid surgery. The successful candidates will be expected to embrace our team working philosophy and engage in our multidisciplinary approach. Derriford Hospital is the designated Major Trauma Centre for the South West Peninsula. A proven interest and appropriate training in all aspects of trauma care will be required.
About us The Musculoskeletal Service Line The Service Line has responsibility for all aspects of Orthopaedics, Trauma, Orthogeriatrics and Rheumatology services. The Service Line Director and Service Line Cluster Manager have responsibility for the department and are supported by a Matron. Derriford Hospital has a regional Emergency Department and provides tertiary services including Cardiothoracic Surgery, Neurosurgery and Plastic Surgery in addition to its status as the Major Trauma Centre for the South West Peninsula.
Scope of the service The Orthopaedic Department provides emergency and elective inpatient, day case and outpatient services to the catchment population of the Trust, which includes Plymouth and the surrounding area (South Hams and East Cornwall). Most outpatient services are delivered from Derriford Hospital, with outreach clinics being held in community hospitals. Elective operating is delivered at Derriford Hospital. The paediatric orthopaedic team offer outreach and in-reach paediatric services for North Devon and Cornwall and have been actively developing a hub and spoke model for the delivery of care.
Job description Job responsibilities To provide a high standard of diagnosis and treatment to inpatients and outpatients in both trauma and elective surgery. As a senior employee of the Trust the post holder will work in close cooperation with and support other clinical, medical professional and management colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to our patients. Integral to the responsibilities of the post are the following: To ensure the provision of a first-class clinical service To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the speciality To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate To undertake all work in accordance with the Trust's procedures and operating policies To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust's and Divisions service plans To maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty To work effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and promote team working
Person Specification Particular skills and experience Essential Experience of trauma and relevant sub-specialty surgery at specialist registrar level or equivalent Appropriate fellowship or equivalent experience Ability to lead a team Desirable Broad and deep experience of trauma and relevant sub-specialty surgery interest Teaching Essential Teaching portfolio Desirable Evidence of experience and ability in teaching Postgraduate teaching qualification ETC / ATLS instructor 216-G3-TRA6573256
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