Job summary
DORSET COUNTY HOSPITAL NHS TRUST
LOCUM ORTHOPAEDIC TRAUMA CONSULTANT SURGEON
WITH A SPECIAL INTEREST IN LOWER LIMB ARTHROPLASTY
FIXED TERM FOR 12 MONTHS
Applications are invited for a Locum Trauma Orthopaedic Consultant with an interest in lower limb arthroplasty.
Interview date: 9th January 2024
Main duties of the job
- To provide inpatient and outpatient Trauma and Orthopaedic services and to provide additional support to the lower limb arthroplasty services.
- To take part in our 1-in-8 consultant on-call rota
About us
Dorset County NHS Foundation Trust (DCHFT) is located close to the centre of the county town ofDorchester and is a modern hospital. It provides the full range of general, acute hospital services,including an emergency department.
The hospital serves a population of approximately 220,000 people who reside within the west of thecounty of Dorset (Blandford, Shaftsbury, Sherborne, Lyme Regis, Weymouth and Dorchesterboundaries). A county-wide renal service is provided to the whole of Dorset (750,000) and intoSomerset.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide inpatient and outpatient Trauma and Orthopaedic services and to
provide additional support to the lower limb arthroplasty services.
- To take part in the 1-in-8 consultant on-call rota and conduct post-take consultant
ward rounds.
- To liaise and provide support to the Orthopaedic Treatment Service based within
primary care.
- To be part of a Multidisciplinary Team, which include Consultants in Anaesthetics
and Rheumatology (pain service), Radiology, Pathology and Elderly Care, nursing
staff, physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.
- To contribute to the training of Higher and Basic Surgical Trainees and other
professional team members.
- To ensure a high level of efficiency and effectiveness in the provision of patient
care.
- To fulfil continuing professional development requirements in line with clinical
governance.
- To participate in audit and other areas of Directorate responsibility.
- To assist the department in meeting government targets, and take an active part
in further development of the service.
- To attend and actively participate in monthly department and education meetings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide inpatient and outpatient Trauma and Orthopaedic services and to
provide additional support to the lower limb arthroplasty services.
- To take part in the 1-in-8 consultant on-call rota and conduct post-take consultant
ward rounds.
- To liaise and provide support to the Orthopaedic Treatment Service based within
primary care.
- To be part of a Multidisciplinary Team, which include Consultants in Anaesthetics
and Rheumatology (pain service), Radiology, Pathology and Elderly Care, nursing
staff, physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.
- To contribute to the training of Higher and Basic Surgical Trainees and other
professional team members.
- To ensure a high level of efficiency and effectiveness in the provision of patient
care.
- To fulfil continuing professional development requirements in line with clinical
governance.
- To participate in audit and other areas of Directorate responsibility.
- To assist the department in meeting government targets, and take an active part
in further development of the service.
- To attend and actively participate in monthly department and education meetings.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- An appropriate higher trauma and orthopaedic surg/med qualification
- 18 months' clinical experience in Orthopaedics at SpR level or above (training in orthopaedic suergery)
- Experience demonstrating potential ability to cope with the demands of a DGH based Consultant
- Experience in a special interest that will complement those existing in the department
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- Willingness & ability to fulfil the general service elements of the job description
- Evidence of the clinical skills required to fulfil the specialty and sub-specialty elements of the job (job description & person specification)
Team Working & Service Development
Essential
- Evidence of leadership and service development
- Ability to develop effective working relationships and team working
Understanding & Participation in Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of clinical governance
- Knowledge of and direct involvement in audit
- Knowledge of principles of research & evidence of involvement in research
Management Training, Organisational Skills & Strategic Vision
Essential
- Evidence of general management training and skills appropriate for the post
- Evidence of ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the Trust
- Knowledge of organisational aspects of the NHS
Teaching & Communication
Essential
- Evidence of teaching experience and abilities appropriate to the post
- Ability to present effectively to an audience
- Ability to communicate effectively
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- An appropriate higher trauma and orthopaedic surg/med qualification
- 18 months' clinical experience in Orthopaedics at SpR level or above (training in orthopaedic suergery)
- Experience demonstrating potential ability to cope with the demands of a DGH based Consultant
- Experience in a special interest that will complement those existing in the department
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- Willingness & ability to fulfil the general service elements of the job description
- Evidence of the clinical skills required to fulfil the specialty and sub-specialty elements of the job (job description & person specification)
Team Working & Service Development
Essential
- Evidence of leadership and service development
- Ability to develop effective working relationships and team working
Understanding & Participation in Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of clinical governance
- Knowledge of and direct involvement in audit
- Knowledge of principles of research & evidence of involvement in research
Management Training, Organisational Skills & Strategic Vision
Essential
- Evidence of general management training and skills appropriate for the post
- Evidence of ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the Trust
- Knowledge of organisational aspects of the NHS
Teaching & Communication
Essential
- Evidence of teaching experience and abilities appropriate to the post
- Ability to present effectively to an audience
- Ability to communicate effectively
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).
