Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics with Trauma & Hip Special Interest
We are seeking a full time Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedics with a specialist in Trauma and Hip Arthroplasty.
You will be expected to work closely with the existing 22 Orthopaedic Surgeons (15 T&O and 7 spinal surgeons) to provide a comprehensive Trauma and Orthopaedic Service for the population of Somerset.
The post attracts a total of 11 PAs and includes being on call, for 1 in 12 weekdays and 1 in 10 for weekends, for General Orthopaedic Trauma.
The post is predominately based at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, but the appointee must be prepared to work flexibly off site, in alternative units such as community hospitals in Somerset, Exeter SWAOC, Yeovil and the Taunton Nuffield Hospital.
Main duties of the job
You will be an orthopaedic surgeon with Hip and trauma surgery as subspecialist interest. You should have experience in:
* Orthopaedics and Trauma Services
* Special Interest and Expertise
* Education and Research
* Clinical Audit
* Administration
* Management
* MDT
Job responsibilities
The Appointee will be expected to perform the following duties:
Orthopaedics and Trauma Services
1. To provide, to a high standard, the full range of specialist diagnosis, treatment and care to inpatients, day case patients and outpatients who need elective Orthopaedic services.
2. To participate on 1:12 weekdays and 1:10 weekends general trauma rota, to carry out a post take ward round of all emergency admissions when on call, lead the post take morning trauma meetings and to provide appropriate follow up in fracture clinics along with new fracture clinic referrals.
Special Interest and Expertise
The post holder will be expected to provide a full range of elective Hip and trauma surgery using both day surgery and in-patient operating lists. The post holder should be fellowship trained in hip arthroplasty and Trauma.
Education and Research
To contribute to the academic life of the Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma continuing the excellent heritage of teaching junior medical staff, medical students and Departmental staff. Undertaking and promoting research initiatives within the Department is actively encouraged with on-site support from the hospitals research and development unit.
Clinical Audit
To participate actively in the Department's Clinical Audit programme and contribute to the development of Clinical Quality and reporting at the monthly clinical audit meetings.
Administration
To undertake all necessary administration duties associated with the care of his/her patients. The post holder should work towards implementing Electronic Patient and paperless records, with prompt signing of clinical letters and results on Electronic Patient Record systems.
Management
To be responsible to the Clinical lead for Trauma & Orthopaedics for the effective and efficient use of resources under his/her control.
To contribute to planning the development of Orthopaedics and Trauma Services.
To contribute to main Departmental meetings.
To participate in all required annual updates and mandatory training.
To undergo annual appraisal and participate in the revalidation processes as stipulated by the General Medical Council.
MDT
To participate in and develop the MDT including utilising cross site expertise and involvement for example with Yeovil District Hospital.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Full GMC Registration
* Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT, CESR or European Community Rights
* Fellowship trained in Hip arthroplasty and Trauma
Experience
* Broad trauma and orthopaedic training with evidence of recent experience of all aspects of up-to-date trauma management
* Subspecialty interest in Shoulder surgery with evidence of advanced fellowship training
* Evidence of unsupervised surgical experience in Hip and trauma surgery.
Additional Criteria
* Understanding of clinical risk management
* Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
* Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach
* Ability to mentor staff both medical and nursing
* Evidence of teaching, particularly multidisciplinary, and enthusiasm for teaching
* Exposure to different groups/teaching methods
* Higher qualification in medical education
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.
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