Job summary Applications are invited for a Fixed Term Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery with subspecialty interests in Pelvic and Acetabular Trauma and Revision Hip Surgery for a period of 6 months initially.The appointed candidate will work as part of a large Trauma & Orthopaedic Department across sites including the Major Trauma Centre at Royal Sussex County Hospital and a tertiary elective unit, Sussex Orthopaedic Treatment Centre (SOTC), on the Princess Royal Hospital site, Haywards Heath.The appointed candidate is expected to manage pelvic and acetabular trauma, hip fractures and periprosthetic fractures of the lower limb. Main duties of the job The clinical duties of the post include the following:o Pelvic and acetabular trauma operatingo Fragility femoral fracture operatingo Fracture clinics (including virtual),o Elective operating and other roles necessary to support the department. Elective surgery is undertaken at the SOTC which is a GIRFT accredited HVLC Hub.o Engaging with research, audit and all other supporting activities necessary to deliver excellent tertiary care. About us At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. 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Date posted 19 March 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 279-MWRSCHFTCONT&O-420-A Job locations Royal Sussex County Hospital Brighton BN2 5BE Job description Job responsibilities The appointed candidate is expected to manage pelvic and acetabular trauma, hip fractures and periprosthetic fractures of the lower limb. It is essential that they are able to treat periprosthetic femoral fractures and will form part of the hip fracture unit MDT. The on-call responsibility for this post will include participation in Hip Fracture cover during the week and a 1 in 8 weekend.The role will cover pelvic and acetabular trauma operating, fragility femoral fracture operating, fracture clinics (including virtual), ward rounds, trauma operating, elective operating and other roles necessary to support the department. Elective surgery is undertaken at the SOTC which is a GIRFT accredited HVLC Hub.The Job Plan contains 40 hours a week, separated into 10 x 4 hour segments known as a PA (Programmed Activity). These 10 PAs will consist of 8 Direct Clinical Care (DCC) PAs for clinic and theatre lists, and 2 Supporting Professional Activity (SPA) PAs for administrative work, teaching and supervision roles.On Call Commitment:The post includes a 1 in 8 weekend on call commitment with an option to join the weekday polytrauma on call rota. Please see the job description & person specs for full details. Job description Job responsibilities The appointed candidate is expected to manage pelvic and acetabular trauma, hip fractures and periprosthetic fractures of the lower limb. It is essential that they are able to treat periprosthetic femoral fractures and will form part of the hip fracture unit MDT. The on-call responsibility for this post will include participation in Hip Fracture cover during the week and a 1 in 8 weekend.The role will cover pelvic and acetabular trauma operating, fragility femoral fracture operating, fracture clinics (including virtual), ward rounds, trauma operating, elective operating and other roles necessary to support the department. Elective surgery is undertaken at the SOTC which is a GIRFT accredited HVLC Hub.The Job Plan contains 40 hours a week, separated into 10 x 4 hour segments known as a PA (Programmed Activity). These 10 PAs will consist of 8 Direct Clinical Care (DCC) PAs for clinic and theatre lists, and 2 Supporting Professional Activity (SPA) PAs for administrative work, teaching and supervision roles.On Call Commitment:The post includes a 1 in 8 weekend on call commitment with an option to join the weekday polytrauma on call rota. Please see the job description & person specs for full details. Person Specification Experience & Qualifications Essential oBasic medical degree oFRCSOrth or appropriate specialist qualification oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice oCCT in Orthopaedics or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC) oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC Desirable oHigher Degree oBSc MSc MS Clinical Skills & Experience Essential oMinimum of 12 months' fellowship experience in trauma including pelvic and acetabular trauma oExpertise in management fragility and peri-prosthetic fractures Desirable oConsultant level experience oEvidence of a commitment to research in trauma Knowledge Desirable oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty Organisation & Planning Essential oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams. oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints Desirable oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended Teaching Skills Essential oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching Desirable oRecognised teaching qualification Acadmic & Research Essential oEvidence of participation in audit Desirable Research Publications Prizes & Honours Career Progression & Behaviours Essential oAppropriate progression of career to date oAppropriate progression of career to date Person Specification Experience & Qualifications Essential oBasic medical degree oFRCSOrth or appropriate specialist qualification oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice oCCT in Orthopaedics or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC) oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC Desirable oHigher Degree oBSc MSc MS Clinical Skills & Experience Essential oMinimum of 12 months' fellowship experience in trauma including pelvic and acetabular trauma oExpertise in management fragility and peri-prosthetic fractures Desirable oConsultant level experience oEvidence of a commitment to research in trauma Knowledge Desirable oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty Organisation & Planning Essential oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams. oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints Desirable oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended Teaching Skills Essential oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching Desirable oRecognised teaching qualification Acadmic & Research Essential oEvidence of participation in audit Desirable Research Publications Prizes & Honours Career Progression & Behaviours Essential oAppropriate progression of career to date oAppropriate progression of career to date Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Address Royal Sussex County Hospital Brighton BN2 5BE Employer's website https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)