Job summary
Applications are invited for a Locum Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with a specialist interest in Hand and Wrist, based at Leighton Hospital, Crewe. This is a fixed term post until 30/01/2026.
The successful applicant will join a dynamic forward thinking team of Orthopaedic Surgeons with a range of special interests, including lower limb arthroplasty, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow and hand and wrist.
The orthopaedic sub division is supported by a full time Consultant Orthogeriatrician and an accompanying team.
The successful applicant must have full registration with the GMC and continue to hold a Licence to Practice.
Main duties of the job
Whilst the successful candidate will work the majority of their time at Leighton, there will be occasions where it will be necessary to work at Victoria Royal Infirmary, Northwich for outpatient clinics.
The successful candidate will provide a rage of duties including elective operating, trauma operating, elective and fracture clinics, MDT and on-call.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). The Trust provides high quality planned and emergency care, cardiac, critical care,child health,maternity services and intermediate care at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.
The Trust provides over 500 beds and employs over 5,100 members of staff. A comprehensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools through our Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership.
We have played, and continue to play, a proactive role in the development of Integrated Care plans across Cheshire & Merseyside and our local Cheshire East and Cheshire West Place-based systems. We believe, and it is the cornerstone of our five-year Trust Strategy, there is the opportunity to progress innovative, responsive and effective care in the best setting for the patient, be it in the hospital or out in the community.
At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is offered at 10PAs with 9 PAs allocated to DCC and 1 PA allocated to SPA.
There is a requirement for the successful candidate to participate on the on-call rota and this is currently 1:12 weekends and 1 weekday every 3 weeks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is offered at 10PAs with 9 PAs allocated to DCC and 1 PA allocated to SPA.
There is a requirement for the successful candidate to participate on the on-call rota and this is currently 1:12 weekends and 1 weekday every 3 weeks.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Full GMC registration and LTP
- FRCS or equivalent
- Primary Medical Degree
- ATLS
Desirable
- Further postgraduate degree
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview). CESR or European Community Rights.
Experience
Essential
- Specialist Registrar Training or equivalent in Orthopaedic Surgery
- An understanding of departmental management
Desirable
- Managerial Training
- Hand and wrist surgery training with fellowship
Ability
Essential
- Proven ability in trauma and orthopaedic surgery
- Evidence of ability to lead a team effectively
Desirable
- Evidence of personal outcome data related to specialist interest in hand and wrist surgery.
Audit and Research
Essential
- Interest and knowledge of audit
- Evidence of completion of audit
- Publlished research or audits or case reports in peer reviewed journals
Desirable
- Evidence of experience in research and relevant publications related to hand and wrist surgery and trauma
Teaching and Education
Essential
- Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Clinical Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC
Desirable
- Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Educational
Other
Essential
- Effective communication skills. Highly innovative
Desirable
- Up to date knowledge of NHS and future challenges
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Full GMC registration and LTP
- FRCS or equivalent
- Primary Medical Degree
- ATLS
Desirable
- Further postgraduate degree
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview). CESR or European Community Rights.
Experience
Essential
- Specialist Registrar Training or equivalent in Orthopaedic Surgery
- An understanding of departmental management
Desirable
- Managerial Training
- Hand and wrist surgery training with fellowship
Ability
Essential
- Proven ability in trauma and orthopaedic surgery
- Evidence of ability to lead a team effectively
Desirable
- Evidence of personal outcome data related to specialist interest in hand and wrist surgery.
Audit and Research
Essential
- Interest and knowledge of audit
- Evidence of completion of audit
- Publlished research or audits or case reports in peer reviewed journals
Desirable
- Evidence of experience in research and relevant publications related to hand and wrist surgery and trauma
Teaching and Education
Essential
- Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Clinical Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC
Desirable
- Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Educational
Other
Essential
- Effective communication skills. Highly innovative
Desirable
- Up to date knowledge of NHS and future challenges
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).
