Job summary
Interviews are due to take place on the week commencing 23rd September 2024.
N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date if we receive a high volume of applications or if there has been a change in organisational priorities.
We are looking to appoint a locum consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon with an interest in trauma surgery to commence as soon as possible for a period of 6-12 months with potential to extend. This post is to facilitate one of our consultants coming off the adult on-call rota to take up a regional training role.
The successful candidate will predominantly carry out trauma surgery including complex trauma of the upper and lower limbs that presents to a busy major trauma centre such as UHCW. The candidate will join the general adult on-call rota. This will comprise being on-call 1:16 weekdays and 1:8 weekends.
Applicants should ideally have fellowship training in trauma surgery and experience of working in the UK major trauma system. If the successful candidate has an elective orthopaedic interest, attempts will be made to facilitate clinic and operating space for this interest if it fits with the needs of the department, we currently have a requirement for lower limb arthroplasty surgery.
Main duties of the job
Fracture clinics are supported by consultants, associate specialists and specialty registrars. Other duties will include cover of specialist trauma lists for the management of complex periarticular injuries and open fractures in conjunction with our team of plastic surgeons. The candidate will demonstrate ability to train orthopaedic trainees in theatre and clinic. There will be provision to support the candidate with CPD, research and audit.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
There has never been a better time to join our team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is to facilitate one of our consultants coming off the adult on-call rota to take up a regional training role.
The successful candidate will predominantly carry out trauma surgery including complex trauma of the upper and lower limbs that presents to a busy major trauma centre such as UHCW. The candidate will join the general adult on-call rota. This will comprise being on-call 1:16 weekdays and 1:8 weekends.
Fracture clinics are supported by consultants, associate specialists and specialty registrars. Other duties will include cover of specialist trauma lists for the management of complex periarticular injuries and open fractures in conjunction with our team of plastic surgeons. The candidate will demonstrate ability to train orthopaedic trainees in theatre and clinic. There will be provision to support the candidate with CPD, research and audit.
Applicants should ideally have fellowship training in trauma surgery and experience of working in the UK major trauma system. If the successful candidate has an elective orthopaedic interest, attempts will be made to facilitate clinic and operating space for this interest if it fits with the needs of the department, we currently have a requirement for lower limb arthroplasty surgery.
In order to facilitate backfilling of available clinics and lists, the job plan for this post will be flexible but with designated on-call, main trauma list and fracture clinic commitments.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is to facilitate one of our consultants coming off the adult on-call rota to take up a regional training role.
The successful candidate will predominantly carry out trauma surgery including complex trauma of the upper and lower limbs that presents to a busy major trauma centre such as UHCW. The candidate will join the general adult on-call rota. This will comprise being on-call 1:16 weekdays and 1:8 weekends.
Fracture clinics are supported by consultants, associate specialists and specialty registrars. Other duties will include cover of specialist trauma lists for the management of complex periarticular injuries and open fractures in conjunction with our team of plastic surgeons. The candidate will demonstrate ability to train orthopaedic trainees in theatre and clinic. There will be provision to support the candidate with CPD, research and audit.
Applicants should ideally have fellowship training in trauma surgery and experience of working in the UK major trauma system. If the successful candidate has an elective orthopaedic interest, attempts will be made to facilitate clinic and operating space for this interest if it fits with the needs of the department, we currently have a requirement for lower limb arthroplasty surgery.
In order to facilitate backfilling of available clinics and lists, the job plan for this post will be flexible but with designated on-call, main trauma list and fracture clinic commitments.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Personal Qualities
Essential
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Personal Qualities
Essential
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
