Job summary
We are actively seeking a locum consultant orthopaedic trauma surgeon to join a dynamic team at the Peninsular Trauma Centre which is part of an expanding university teaching hospital in Britain's Ocean City. This is an opportunity to live and work in one of the most attractive parts of England. There is easy access to both coasts of Devon and Cornwall with beautiful beaches and we are in close proximity to Dartmoor National Park, the Tamar Valley and South Hams. Good transport links exist to London and the rest of the country with an international airport situated close by in Exeter that serves most of Europe. There are excellent local schools.
The post replaces an existing locum consultant position due to the post-holder being successfully appointed to substantive post at another hospital. The successful candidate would contribute to the major trauma and orthopaedic trauma services; and assist with the delivery of timely lower limb arthroplasty in trauma patients.
They will be employed by University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHPT) which is closely associated with Plymouth University Peninsula School of Medicine and Dentistry (PUPMED). The successful candidate will be based in the Trauma & Orthopaedic Department where there are numerous teaching and growing research opportunities in collaboration with PUPMED and the clinical trials unit. For a full description of the main hospitals and services of the Trust please see www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high standard of diagnosis and treatment to inpatients and outpatients in both trauma and elective orthopaedic surgery.
As a senior employee of the Trust the post holder will work in close cooperation with and support other clinical, medical professional and management colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to our patients.
Integral to the responsibilities of the post are the following:
- To ensure the provision of a first-class clinical service
- To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the speciality
- To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate
- To undertake all work in accordance with the Trust's procedures and operating policies
- To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust's and Division's service plans
- To maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty
- To work effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and promote team working
About us
The work of the department
In January 2018, we opened a dedicated orthopaedic and rheumatology outpatient department which includes a dedicated radiology department, ultrasound room, clinic rooms and bespoke 4-bay infusion units. In spring 2024, we are hoping to complete the construction of a 3-theatre orthopaedic operating suite, that will be supported by a dedicated, ring-fenced 24-bed joint replacement ward. Outpatient trauma services are due to be re-located to a new fracture clinic suite in a purpose built Urgent and Emergency Care (UEC) building in the summer of 2024.
Scope of the service
Orthopaedics provides emergency and elective inpatient, day case and outpatient services to the catchment population of the Trust, which includes Plymouth and the surrounding area, the South Hams and East Cornwall. Most outpatient services are delivered from Derriford Hospital, with outreach clinics being held in community hospitals. Complex elective operating is delivered at Derriford Hospital. Patients requiring less intensive postoperative care are treated by University Hospital's Plymouth surgeons at the Peninsula Treatment Centre. The paediatric orthopaedic team offer outreach and inreach paediatric services for North Devon and Cornwall and have been actively developing a "hub and spoke" model for the delivery of care.
Travel between sites
From time to time consultants may be expected to undertake additional sessions in the outreach hospitals that we serve and agreed travel
Job description
Job responsibilities
Post Holders are required to
Adhere to Trust policies and procedures, e.g. Health and Safety at Work, Equal Opportunities etc.
- Work to the Trust values - Put patients first, Take ownership, Respect others, Be positive.
- Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff development and training.
- Attend and complete statutory, essential and mandatory training.
- Respect the confidentiality of all matters relating to their employment and other members of staff. All members of staff are required to comply with the requirements of the data protection act 1998.
- Comply with the corporate governance structure in keeping with the principles and standards set out by the Trust.
- Comply with the codes of professional conduct set out by the professional body of which registration is required for the post.
- Ensure that they are familiar with the Risk Management Framework, follow policies, procedures and safe systems of work, make known any hazards or risks that they identify and take all necessary actions to reduce risk. All staff must ensure that they attend appropriate statutory and essential training.
- To be responsible for ensuring that Clinical Governance policy development is co-ordinated within the sexual health services
- Attend regular meetings and participate in annual appraisal and mandatory training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Post Holders are required to
Adhere to Trust policies and procedures, e.g. Health and Safety at Work, Equal Opportunities etc.
- Work to the Trust values - Put patients first, Take ownership, Respect others, Be positive.
- Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff development and training.
- Attend and complete statutory, essential and mandatory training.
- Respect the confidentiality of all matters relating to their employment and other members of staff. All members of staff are required to comply with the requirements of the data protection act 1998.
- Comply with the corporate governance structure in keeping with the principles and standards set out by the Trust.
- Comply with the codes of professional conduct set out by the professional body of which registration is required for the post.
- Ensure that they are familiar with the Risk Management Framework, follow policies, procedures and safe systems of work, make known any hazards or risks that they identify and take all necessary actions to reduce risk. All staff must ensure that they attend appropriate statutory and essential training.
- To be responsible for ensuring that Clinical Governance policy development is co-ordinated within the sexual health services
- Attend regular meetings and participate in annual appraisal and mandatory training.
Person Specification
Particular skills and experience
Essential
- Experience of trauma and elective surgery at specialist registrar level or equivalent.
- Appropriate fellowship or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of excellent communication skills.
Desirable
- Evidence of experience and ability in teaching.
- Broad and deep experience of trauma and elective surgery.
Particular skills and experience
Essential
- Major trauma fellowship or equivalent experience
- Recent experience of trauma and elective surgery at consultant level or equivalent
Person Specification
Particular skills and experience
Essential
- Experience of trauma and elective surgery at specialist registrar level or equivalent.
- Appropriate fellowship or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of excellent communication skills.
Desirable
- Evidence of experience and ability in teaching.
- Broad and deep experience of trauma and elective surgery.
Particular skills and experience
Essential
- Major trauma fellowship or equivalent experience
- Recent experience of trauma and elective surgery at consultant level or equivalent
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
