Locum Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedics Surgeon

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Full time
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Job offered by: Transformation Unit
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Locum Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedics Surgeon

NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant

Here at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, Our mission is: Providing high-quality, compassionate care for our communities Our vision to 2030 is: To be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service Job overview

Applications are invited for the post of

Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon with Specialist Interest in Revision Knee Arthroplasty . We are seeking consultants with enthusiasm, commitment, and drive to work closely with colleagues throughout the organisation and within the community to help lead the organisation. This post is an important part of our ongoing development of Trauma and Orthopedic services at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust and is part of an expansion to meet the rising demand and complexity of orthopedic trauma and knee surgery in our area. This is an excellent opportunity to join the Trauma and Orthopedic department at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust. The successful applicant will join a service that prides itself in effective leadership, innovative thinking, and excellent teamwork. Main duties of the job

Applicants should possess expertise in general orthopedic trauma and all aspects of knee surgery. A specific interest in cartilage regeneration, periarticular osteotomy, multi-ligament knee reconstruction and patella-femoral joint surgery is desirable. The successful applicant would be expected to assist with the development of day case knee arthroplasty surgery and robotic surgery. It is expected that the successful candidate will have a job plan comprising both fixed clinical and flexible theatre sessions agreed in advance. The successful candidate would be expected to work with the existing Consultants to provide a high-quality service at the Trust. Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Participation in the provision of general orthopaedic trauma care • All aspects of Knee Surgery and particularly revision arthroplasty surgery • Work collaboratively with the existing Consultants to lead and develop the service • Maintenance of high quality patient centred care • Teaching and training within the multidisciplinary service • Active involvement in multidisciplinary team meetings and directorate clinical governance activity • Active participation in departmental research Person specification

Qualifications / Training

Entry on GMC Specialist Register or, be within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview or, provide GMC confirmed eligibility for entry on the Specialist Register FRCS Tr&Orth or qualification of an equivalent level Higher Trauma and Orthopaedic (or equivalent) training Fellowship training in Knee Arthroplasty Surgery and Revision Knee Surgery Fellowship training in Soft Tissue Knee Surgery and Knee Periarticular Osteotomy Surgery Postgraduate degree (or equivalent) related to Orthopaedics (eg Masters / MD / MRes / PhD etc) Skills

Able to evidence engagement with clinical governance and the identification of errors and the learning from errors. Evidence engagement with appraisal and revalidation Previous Experience

Broad range of experience in Trauma and Orthopaedics Proficient in management and treatment of complex peri-prosthetic trauma Experience of supervising undergraduates, doctors in training and other colleagues Ability to offer and be accountable for full and independent expert diagnostic opinion Evidence of leading on patient safety issues and achieving a change in practice Published papers and original work in peer reviewed journals Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of audit, evidence-based practice and clinical quality improvement initiatives Demonstrable experience and active participation in research and development Experience of Orthopaedic Trauma in a UK Major Trauma Centre Our values We want our staff to believe in, demonstrate and live our values in everything we do. Include We value the diversity and experience of our community colleagues and partners, creating relationships and climates that provide an opportunity to share, collaborate and grow together. Respect We create a safe environment where we are curious of the lived experience of others, seek out best practice and are open to listening and hearing new ideas. Improve We are committed to consistently delivering excellent services and continuously looking to improve through a creative workforce that feels empowered to act in service of our shared purpose. Committed to our Community East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion for all job applicants, staff, patients and the wider community. When you apply... Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date in certain circumstances. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible. All correspondence relating to vacancies will be via the e-mail address you have provided on your application form.

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