Locum Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon

We are actively seeking three locum consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeons. The department would expect appropriate fellowship training or previous experience in the areas of major trauma, orthopaedic trauma and elective orthopaedic surgery.

You will join a dynamic team at the Peninsula Trauma Centre which is part of an expanding university teaching hospital in Britain's Ocean City. This is an opportunity to live and work in one of the most attractive parts of England. There is easy access to both coasts of Devon and Cornwall with beautiful beaches and we are in close proximity to Dartmoor National Park, the Tamar Valley and South Hams. Good transport links exist to London and the rest of the country with an international airport situated close by in Exeter that serves most of Europe. There are excellent local schools.

Main duties of the job

These posts are an additional appointment and the successful candidate would contribute to the major trauma and orthopaedic trauma services.

The successful candidate will be employed by University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHPT) which is closely associated with Plymouth University Peninsula School of Medicine and Dentistry (PUPMED). The successful candidate will be based in the Trauma & Orthopaedic Department where there are numerous teaching and growing research opportunities in collaboration with PUPMED and the clinical trials unit. For a full description of the main hospitals and services of the Trust please see .

About us The Musculoskeletal Service Line

The Service Line has responsibility for all aspects of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Orthogeriatrics services. The Directorate Clinical Director and Directorate Manger have responsibility for the department and are supported by a Matron.

Scope of the service

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.

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 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 Trusts procedures and operating policies
• To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts 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 Education, qualifications & special training Essential

• Full GMC Registration. European Community Rights. An appropriate higher surgical qualification. ETC provider (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Higher degree. DCOTS Course

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. Understanding of NHS. Good time management.

Research & clinical audit Essential

• Contemporaneous publications in peer reviewed journals. Contemporaneous presentations at national/international congress Evidence of clinical audit.

Desirable

• NIHR portfolio Quality improvement portfolio

Teaching Essential

• Teaching portfolio.

Desirable

• Postgraduate teaching qualification. ETC/ATLS instructor.

Communication & interpersonal skills Essential

• High quality presentation of CV/Application Team working portfolio

Desirable

• Mentorship portfolio

Management Essential

• Management portfolio

Desirable

• Postgraduate management course or qualification

Practical Requirements Essential

• Resilience

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