Duties of the Post This post will work with other orthopaedic colleagues and be part of the trauma and orthopaedic team at the Homerton Hospital. This post is part of the strategic plan to build on the success of our sports medicine and orthopaedic unit. Expertise is required within both Trauma and Elective Orthopaedic surgery, and this will include training in all aspects of hand and wrist surgery. Clinical Duties and Responsibilities Senior leadership in the supervision and provision of the management and care of both elective and emergency patients including all administrative duties associated with patient care. Provide a consultation service and advisory service to other clinical colleagues and healthcare professionals within the Trust and Primary Care. Regular review and organisation of specialist Upper limb trauma cases in collaboration within a Multidisciplinary setup. Regular Participation in Regional (ICS) Multidisciplinary meetings to discuss and plan management of complex cases. Working in close co-operation with the Physio, hand therapists and Sports and exercise medicine team to develop services and practices. Participation in clinical audit and in continuing medical education. Demonstrate a firm involvement in Clinical Governance and Risk Management. The trust is committed to a strong, robust Appraisal and revalidation system and provides appropriate support. The doctor is expected to participate in annual appraisal activity to satisfy the revalidation process. We aim to support doctors to help them navigate this vital aspect of their professional careers. Participation in the trauma week on call rota. This is a 1:10 rota with prospective cover. The candidate will be expected to provide cover for colleagues in the event of unforeseen absence/sickness. To ensure that all junior medical staff receive a programme of high quality appropriate training, with relevant support by actively participating in the structured weekly teaching sessions. To understand the importance, and assist in the achieving of, delivery and maintaining the 18 week referral to treatment target. To provide orthopaedic clinical advice and support to GPs and colleagues from other Homerton Hospital departments when required. Attend regular fracture clinics and orthopaedic clinics and have a sub speciality clinic (which may be off site at the Ludwig Centre, Stratford) The trust is committed to supporting its doctors towards Continuing Professional Development and the SPA sessions within the job plan reflect this potential.