Job summary
Warrington & Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a 6-month Locum Consultant Surgeon position specialising in Trauma & Orthopaedics, with a focus on lower limb arthroplasty. The successful candidate will provide both elective and trauma on-call services at our Warrington and Halton sites. This role offers an opportunity to work within a dedicated team, contributing to high standards of patient care and supporting our teaching and research activities. Applicants must be fully registered with the GMC and listed on the Specialist Register and completed a recognised lower limb fellowship.
Main duties of the job
1. Clinics, 1 x Fracture Clinic, 2 x Elective
2. 3 Operating theatre lists (delivered flexibly)
3. Participation in Governance and Audit
4. Contribution to the teaching of trainees.
About us
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.
Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.
Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.
A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.
We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Warrington & Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust wishes to appoint a full time Consultant Surgeon specialising in Trauma & Orthopaedics to provide both elective (lower limb arthroplasty) and trauma on call.
The candidate appointed will work on both the Warrington and Halton hospital sites for both theatres and outpatient clinics.
This is a full-time post initially for 6 months, in Trauma & Orthopaedics amounting to 11.5 PAs.
Applicants are required to be a Registered Medical Practitioner, MBChB or equivalent, to be fully registered with the General Medical Council and listed on the Specialist Register.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Warrington & Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust wishes to appoint a full time Consultant Surgeon specialising in Trauma & Orthopaedics to provide both elective (lower limb arthroplasty) and trauma on call.
The candidate appointed will work on both the Warrington and Halton hospital sites for both theatres and outpatient clinics.
This is a full-time post initially for 6 months, in Trauma & Orthopaedics amounting to 11.5 PAs.
Applicants are required to be a Registered Medical Practitioner, MBChB or equivalent, to be fully registered with the General Medical Council and listed on the Specialist Register.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- oClinical experience in managing trauma and elective lower limb surgeries
- oRecognized lower limb fellowship.
Qualifications
Essential
- o Hold CCT or equivalent at time of interview and be included on the specialist register
- oCurrent ATLS provider status or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to perform lower limb arthroplasty and general trauma surgery without direct supervision
- oAbility to participate fully in the on call trauma rota
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- oClinical experience in managing trauma and elective lower limb surgeries
- oRecognized lower limb fellowship.
Qualifications
Essential
- o Hold CCT or equivalent at time of interview and be included on the specialist register
- oCurrent ATLS provider status or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to perform lower limb arthroplasty and general trauma surgery without direct supervision
- oAbility to participate fully in the on call trauma rota
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
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT
Address
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Warrington
WA5 1QG
Employer's website
https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
