Locum Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedics with sub-specialty expertise in Major Trauma
In order to support the Trust's Major Trauma Centre in the Yorkshire and Humber region, we are looking to appoint a Locum Orthopaedic Major Trauma Consultant. This is a 10 PA locum appointment and the post will be available from November 2024 for a period of 12 months.
The post will maintain our established team of Consultants within the Trauma & Orthopaedic department at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. We are one of the leading healthcare institutions in the world, excelling in patient care, teaching and research.
The Trauma & Orthopaedic department has both national and international recognition for research as well as maintaining strong research links with the University of Leeds.
Main duties of the job
This role offers an outstanding opportunity to play a key role in developing and delivering trauma services in the region and improving outcomes for our patients. The successful applicants will work at the centre of a regional network that covers nearly 4 million people (adults & children) in our Major Trauma Centre, including dedicated major trauma ward, theatres and critical care facilities.
The successful applicant must possess the FRCS (In Trauma and Orthopaedics) or equivalent, have completed higher specialist training (or equivalent) in T&O and be on the specialist register or be within six months of being admitted to the register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics to complement the high profile service in Leeds. Applicants should have established skills in the management of major trauma. Excellent communication and team working skills, a strong commitment to teaching and service development are essential.
Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part-time.
Job description
Through the West Yorkshire Major Trauma Network, the MTC serves patients across the region from incident to rehabilitation. Each morning the team has a Multi-disciplinary team meeting to discuss all major trauma patients within the hospital. Our Major Trauma Nurse specialists co-ordinate the care of our patients as soon as they come through the door into the emergency department.
The Network was established in 2013 to bring together Major Trauma Care across West Yorkshire and is a collaboration between ourselves and five Trauma Units in other hospitals in the region.
We have invested a further £8m over the years to enhance facilities, including the creation of a dedicated MTC ward and theatre, and enhanced staffing.
As well as being the second largest MTC in the country we have consistently remained in the top three for outcomes. Over the last three years, Leeds MTC has been leading the way nationally in the management of major limb trauma requiring combined plastic and orthopaedic surgery.
Person Specification
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
* Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
* Eligibility to work in the UK.
* Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
* Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
* Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
* Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
Qualifications
* MB BS (or equivalent)
* FRCS or equivalent qualification
* ATLS
Experience
* Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in the management of acute major trauma surgical conditions.
* Specifically, must demonstrate higher speciality training in orthopaedics.
* Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
Leeds General Infirmary
Great George Street
Leeds
LS1 3EX
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