Consultant Orthopaedic Adult Hip Fracture,Sub-specialty Trauma Surgeon

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Peterborough seeks a dedicated Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon to enhance trauma care services. The role includes clinical responsibilities for both elective and emergency patients, participation in on-call rotas, and a commitment to continuous professional development in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and a passion for trauma management.

Qualifications

• CCT in Orthopaedic Surgery or equivalent.
• Sub-specialist experience in trauma management, particularly in Neck of Femur Fracture.
• Post-CCT experience, including relevant fellowship training in your sub-specialty.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical care to both elective and emergency Orthopaedic patients.
• Take full clinical responsibility for trauma patients.
• Participate in the 1:10 weekday and 1:20 weekend on-call rota.

Skills

Fluent in verbal and written English

Commitment to continuing medical education

Ability to take full responsibility for clinical care

Education

MBBS

FRCS Intercollegiate or equivalent

CCT and/or inclusion on the Specialist Register of GMC

ATLS course

Full GMC Registration

MD or MS

ALS Certificate

Job description

Consultant Orthopaedic Adult Hip Fracture,Sub-specialty Trauma Surgeon

Are you an experienced Orthopaedic Surgeon ready to take on a new challenge and apply your specialised skills in Neck of Femur surgery in a new environment? Do you have the expertise to support the management of trauma patients in a busy, acute environment? We have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon to join our team, offering the chance to further develop your skills while helping to improve the services we deliver.

As part of this role, you will join a dynamic team of 26 Consultants, delivering a broad range of elective and acute services at Peterborough City Hospital. There may be cross-site work at Hinchingbrooke Hospital to provide elective services, with day-care elective surgery conducted at both sites.

We are looking for a candidate who demonstrates:

• CCT in Orthopaedic Surgery (or equivalent)
• Sub-specialist experience in trauma management, particularly in Neck of Femur Fracture and relevant sub-specialty trauma.
• Post-CCT experience, including relevant fellowship training in your sub-specialty.
• A genuine passion for trauma management and a commitment to continuous professional development.

When you join us, you will have access to a wealth of resources, training opportunities, and a supportive environment to help you thrive in your role.

If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a real difference in trauma care, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The role involves a sessional commitment of 10 PAs, divided into 6 fixed clinical sessions, consisting of 2 Outpatient Clinics and 4 Theatre sessions per week. You will actively participate in the provision of acute services, working a 1:10 weekday on-call rota (Monday to Friday) within a paired system, as well as a 1:20 weekend on-call rota, based at Peterborough City Hospital.

You will take full clinical responsibility for a diverse range of elective and emergency Orthopaedic patients, including both adult and paediatric cases. You will also collaborate with specialist centres as needed and contribute to the management of trauma injuries, with a commitment to the general trauma lists.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert clinical care to both elective and emergency Orthopaedic patients, including children and adults.
• Take full clinical responsibility for trauma patients and actively contribute to the general trauma lists.
• Participate in the 1:10 weekday and 1:20 weekend on-call rota.
• Lead Medical Student Education by delivering high-quality teaching and supervising Junior Medical Staff.
• Contribute to departmental activities such as audit, clinical governance, and research.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in a multidisciplinary environment to achieve the best patient outcomes.
• Demonstrate exceptional teamwork, flexibility, and adaptability within a cohesive, high-performing team.

About us

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.

In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Job responsibilities

For further details regarding the job description and primary duties, please refer to the job description enclosed herewith.

If you wish to discuss the role or schedule an informal visit, please reach out to Mr Jose Blanco, Trauma Clinical Lead via email - [e-mail]

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• MBBS
• FRCS Intercollegiate or equivalent
• CCT and/or inclusion on the Specialist Register of GMC or within six months of Appointments Advisory Committee
• ATLS course
• Full GMC Registration
• MD or MS
• ALS Certificate

Academic Achievements

• Evidence of completed and published research
• Instigated, designed and completed audit projects and protocols
• Evidence of having supervised and supported research students

Experience and Knowledge

• Thorough and broad training in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery
• Experience in Orthopaedic Trauma management
• Teaching at post and undergraduate levels
• Ability to take full responsibility for clinical care of patients
• Specific fellowship training in a recognised sub speciality

Other

• Fluent in verbal and written English

Key Skills

• Attended a course in NHS leadership
• Commitment to continuing medical education
• Hold a current driving licence

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.

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