Consultant Shoulder & Elbow Surgeon

Job summary

Interviews will be held 14th November 2024

The successful candidate will have a special interest in shoulder and elbow surgery. The Orthopaedic Department operates across two sites, with your primary location for on-call and trauma surgery being University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire. Elective care takes place at St Cross Hospital, Rugby and the University Hospital site in Coventry. For trauma care they will join one of the 4 orthopaedic trauma teams, each team being made up of 4 consultants. Duties include fracture clinics, trauma lists and on-call work dealing with a broad mix of trauma including with multiply injured patients.

The on-call rota is approximately 1 in 8 and the successful candidate will be expected to take a full part in the adult trauma rota.

They will also contribute to the general work of the department including a strong teaching commitment, clinical management, QIPS and effective team working.

Main duties of the job

racture 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.

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.