Locum Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedics (Hand & Wrist Surgeon)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties of the Post

This post will work with other orthopaedic colleagues and be part of the trauma and orthopaedic team at the Homerton Hospital. This post is part of the strategic plan to build on the success of our sports medicine and orthopaedic unit.

Expertise is required within both Trauma and Elective Orthopaedic surgery, and this will include training in all aspects of hand and wrist surgery.

Senior leadership in the supervision and provision of the management and care of both elective and emergency patients including all administrative duties associated with patient care.

Provide a consultation service and advisory service to other clinical colleagues and healthcare professionals within the Trust and Primary Care.

Regular review and organisation of specialist Upper limb trauma cases in collaboration within a Multidisciplinary setup.

Regular Participation in Regional (ICS) Multidisciplinary meetings to discuss and plan management of complex cases.

Working in close co-operation with the Physio, hand therapists and Sports and exercise medicine team to develop services and practices.

Participation in clinical audit and in continuing medical education.

Demonstrate a firm involvement in Clinical Governance and Risk Management.

The trust is committed to a strong, robust Appraisal and revalidation system and provides appropriate support. The doctor is expected to participate in annual appraisal activity to satisfy the revalidation process. We aim to support doctors to help them navigate this vital aspect of their professional careers.

Participation in the trauma week on call rota. This is a 1:10 rota with prospective cover. The candidate will be expected to provide cover for colleagues in the event of unforeseen absence/sickness.

To ensure that all junior medical staff receive a programme of high quality appropriate training, with relevant support by actively participating in the structured weekly teaching sessions.

To understand the importance, and assist in the achieving of, delivery and maintaining the 18 week referral to treatment target.

To provide orthopaedic clinical advice and support to GPs and colleagues from other Homerton Hospital departments when required.

Attend regular fracture clinics and orthopaedic clinics and have a sub speciality clinic (which may be off site at the Ludwig Centre, Stratford)

The trust is committed to supporting its doctors towards Continuing Professional Development and the SPA sessions within the job plan reflect this potential.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• o Full GMC Registration o Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview CESR or European Community Rights o An appropriate higher - [specialty e.g. 'Orthopaedic'] surgical qualification

Desirable

• Post-graduate doctorate (e.g. PhD or MD)

Experience and Clinical Skills

Essential

• Clinical training and wide range of experience in orthopaedics and trauma Completion of a post CCT fellowship scheme in hand and wrist surgery. Experience in modern hand and wrist surgical techniques . Experience of teaching and training of junior staff, medical students Experience and training to achieve excellent clinical skills

Desirable

• Management experience Equivalent two years within orthopaedics dealing with specialist hand & wrist surgery. Evidence of high volume Trauma surgery Has knowledge of maintaining high clinical standards in the management of an Orthopaedic Service. Upper Limb/Hand complex trauma experience or fellowship

Leadership and professionalism

Essential

• Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and respond appropriately to service need. Familiar with current structure of the health service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes

Desirable

• Ability to motivate and to share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Orthopaedic Servic

Management skills

Essential

• Awareness of the overall business environment in which the hospital operates Understanding of the importance of good clinical coding

Desirable

• Management of team or programme or project Ability to advise on efficient & smooth running of the orthopaedic service Ability to organise & manage e.g. outpatient priorities / theatre lists Experience of audit management

Teaching & training, CG , Research, ALL skills

Essential

• Refer to Person specification

Desirable

• Refer to Person specification

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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Employer details

Employer name

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Homerton University Hospital

Homerton Row

London

E9 6SR

Employer's website

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