Main area Trauma and Orthopaedics Grade Consultant Contract Fixed term: 1 year (Permanent) Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (1 in 12 on-call rota) Job ref 427-6996479
Employer Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal United Hospital Town Bath Salary £105,504 - £139,882 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 23/03/2025 23:59
Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics
Job overview
This post is a permanent full time (10PA) post for a Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedic 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 hip and knee arthroplasty to a fellowship standard. The post-holder will be expected to take part in the on call trauma rota.
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.
The Royal United Hospital Bath NHS Trust values and is working towards equality and diversity and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. We also promote flexible working to help staff achieve a healthy work life balance.
For an informal discussion or further information please contact the clinical lead, Mr Alex Cowey. alexcowey@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The holder of this post will be a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon or post CCT Trainee with a particular interest and fellowship training in hip and knee arthroplasty and an active commitment to Trauma.
The post will be based at the RUH and will rotate operate duties at the Sulis Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SEOC). The holder will participate in audit, governance 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. 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.
Working for our organisation
At the RUH we’re proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Full GMC Registration
* An appropriate higher orthopaedic surgical qualification.
Clinical Experience
* Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective disorders within the specialty
* Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
* Fellowship training in knee surgery
Management and Administrative experience
* Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of the specialist service
* Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities and waiting lists.
* Ability to develop multi-professional team
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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