Trauma and Orthopaedics Consultant - Upper Limb

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, innovative and friendly Consultant to join our department at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust. Applications are welcomed from candidates with FRCS (or equivalent) and who are on the General Medical Council's specialist Register in Trauma and Orthopaedics. It would also be desirable for the candidate to have the British or European Hand Diploma. The Orthopaedics team at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust provide first class specialist care and treatment to people living in the local area. It is our job to treat deformities, injuries and diseases of the bones, joints and muscles.

The successful candidate will join the existing establishment in delivering a broad range of general Trauma and Orthopaedic Services at PAHT, whilst at the same time supporting practitioners in primary care. The appointee will contribute to junior doctor training, participate in research programmes and take an active interest in the management of the speciality.

They will also be expected:

• To contribute to the provision of a comprehensive and efficient Trauma & Orthopaedic Service.
• To share responsibility with all Consultant colleagues for providing evidence-based standards of care for all inpatients and outpatients.
• To have regard at all times to the clinical and quality standards set out by the Health Care commission, East of England Health Authority and local Primary Care Trusts.
• To liaise effectively and on a timely basis with General Practitioners and all other health care agencies.
• To give advice, support and training to all junior medical staff.
• To participate in the Trauma Consultant of the Week rota on a 1:11 basis including undertaking the weekend Trauma lists. The TSOW is responsible for on-call cover from 17.00 hours on Friday - 08.00 Monday.
• To take part in the weekday on-call 1:13. This is a fixed day (Monday - Thursday).
• To encourage and foster the audit process at clinical, managerial and medical levels and to take part in regional audit in support of evidence-based medicine.
• To participate fully in the management of the Department and to liaise closely with the Lead Doctor and Operational Managers.
• To take part in continuing medical education activities, in line with the Royal College of Surgeon's guidelines and in consultation with the Medical Director.

We are a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.