Consultant Orthopaedic Adult Hip Fracture,Sub-specialty Trauma Surgeon

Job summary

Are you an experienced Orthopaedic Surgeon ready to take on a new challenge and apply your specialised skills in Neck of Femur surgery in a new environment? Do you have the expertise to support the management of trauma patients in a busy, acute environment? We have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon to join our team, offering the chance to further develop your skills while helping to improve the services we deliver.

As part of this role, you will join a dynamic team of 26 Consultants, delivering a broad range of elective and acute services at Peterborough City Hospital. There may be cross-site work at Hinchingbrooke Hospital to provide elective services, with day-care elective surgery conducted at both sites.

We are looking for a candidate who demonstrates:o CCT in Orthopaedic Surgery (or equivalent)o Sub-specialist experience in trauma management, particularly in Neck of Femur Fracture and relevant sub-specialty trauma.o Post-CCT experience, including relevant fellowship training in your sub-specialty.o A genuine passion for trauma management and a commitment to continuous professional development.

When you join us, you will have access to a wealth of resources, training opportunities, and a supportive environment to help you thrive in your role.

If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a real difference in trauma care, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The role involves a sessional commitment of 10 PAs, divided into 6 fixed clinical sessions, consisting of 2 Outpatient Clinics and 4 Theatre sessions per week. You will actively participate in the provision of acute services, working a 1:10 weekday on-call rota (Monday to Friday) within a paired system, as well as a 1:20 weekend on-call rota, based at Peterborough City Hospital.

You will take full clinical responsibility for a diverse range of elective and emergency Orthopaedic patients, including both adult and paediatric cases. You will also collaborate with specialist centres as needed and contribute to the management of trauma injuries, with a commitment to the general trauma lists.

Key Responsibilities:o Provide expert clinical care to both elective and emergency Orthopaedic patients, including children and adults.o Take full clinical responsibility for trauma patients and actively contribute to the general trauma lists.o Participate in the 1:10 weekday and 1:20 weekend on-call rota.o Lead Medical Student Education by delivering high-quality teaching and supervising Junior Medical Staff.o Contribute to departmental activities such as audit, clinical governance, and research.o Work collaboratively with colleagues in a multidisciplinary environment to achieve the best patient outcomes.o Demonstrate exceptional teamwork, flexibility, and adaptability within a cohesive, high-performing team.

About us

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.

In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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