The normal duties of Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedics would be undertaken. This includes ward rounds, clinics, administration, teaching, and inpatient support to colleagues, in addition to taking part in the rolling trauma rota. The trauma service is currently covered by a 1 in 10 week rolling rota encompassing 2 Consultants. Elective spinal work attracts 10 PAs and trauma activity a further additional 2 PAs.
On-Call Arrangements and Cover of Patients: As we work split sites, we have two consultants on call 7 days a week. Consultant B ward rounds entail reviewing every orthopaedic patient on a daily basis and liaising with the named consultant when required.
Weekend On-Call: Friday 17:00 - Monday 17:00
Weekday On-Call: Monday 17:00 - Friday 17:00
Routine work commitments are suspended whilst a consultant is on-call allowing the following trauma commitments:
1. 08:00 - 09:00 Trauma Meeting/ Ward Round
2. 09:30 - 13:30 New Fracture Clinic
3. 13:30 - 20:00 Trauma Theatre List
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