Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics - Hand & Wrist Surgery
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
We have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics with a special interest in hand & wrist surgery, to complement the current department at North Devon District Hospital.
We are looking to expand Consultant numbers and redevelop the hand and wrist service to fit with increasing elective and sub-specialist hand trauma demand. We have taken the opportunity to restructure our department to provide ring-fenced time for leadership roles, whilst maintaining a 1:8 Consultant general orthopaedic trauma roster. Multi-disciplinary links with the Barnstaple hand therapists and the hand and wrist team in Exeter will be maintained.
Main Duties of the Job
As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients stay healthy when they need it most.
Job Responsibilities
The successful applicant will provide comprehensive trauma & orthopaedic surgery services in North Devon, supported by experienced SAS surgeons, Specialty Registrars, resident medical staff, and skilled nursing & therapy teams. We have also recently developed a new Orthogeriatric service within orthopaedics in North Devon, which will be expanded to include all aspects of fragility fracture care. You will join a team of eleven other Consultant surgeons who provide a broad spectrum of expertise in orthopaedics, including complex hip arthroplasty, foot & ankle surgery, knee arthroplasty, soft-tissue surgery, hand and wrist surgery, shoulder & elbow surgery, and spinal services. A weekly elective paediatric orthopaedic service is provided by visiting surgeons from Plymouth. Both adult and paediatric orthopaedic trauma services are included in the general orthopaedic trauma provision at North Devon. Adult polytrauma services link with Plymouth and paediatric polytrauma links with Bristol Major Trauma Centres.
Working Pattern: 10 PAs
Interview Date: 8th April 2025
For further information please contact: Nikolas Jagodzinski, Lead Clinician (nik.jagodzinski@nhs.net or 01271 334461) or Lauren Oke, Operations Manager (lauren.oke@nhs.net or 01271 311569).
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree, or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD, or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family-friendly policies.
You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities, and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit.
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness, and leisure options, and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including:
* National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
* Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
* Car lease schemes.
* The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
* Cycle to work scheme.
If the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
Person Specification
General Requirements
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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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