Locum Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedics - Lower Limb
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Job summary
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established group of 26 Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons and 1 Spinal Neurosurgeons at the Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust. We are a very successful department, with twin site working at New Cross Hospital and Cannock Chase Hospital (Trauma and elective sites).
The post is for a Locum Consultant Lower Limb Surgeon with specialist interest in Primary Hip and Knee Arthroplasty. The candidate must have a Lower Limb Arthroplasty Fellowship to add to the existing complement of consultants. The post is initially for 6 months.
An additional Trauma fellowship and experience is desirable. The candidate will also be expected to provide support in complex lower limb trauma as per departmental need.
The current on-call rota is 1:10 rota, with a 7- day working commitment. Applications are welcomed from candidates with FRCS (Tr & Orth) / or equivalent qualification who are on the General Medical Council's Specialist Register in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery or who will be within 6 months of obtaining their CCT/CESR at the time of interview.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to provide a General Trauma and Orthopaedic Service, with a specialist interest in primary hip and knee arthroplasty. A lower limb arthroplasty fellowship is essential. An additional fellowship is desirable. Flexible working will be required to fully utilise hospital facilities such as theatres and out patients. The post holder will also be expected to undertake undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and to participate in audit and clinical governance activities
About us
Working for your organisation
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS Trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We welcome the rich diversity that exists within our communities and workforce and are building a workforce that can help us to realise our values, improve quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We are passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.
Details
Date posted
15 May 2024
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£93,666 to £126,281 a year
Contract
Locum
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
E225-DIV1-6270728
Job locations
New Cross Hospital
Wolverhampton
WV10 0QP
Employer details
Employer name
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Address
New Cross Hospital
Wolverhampton
WV10 0QP
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