Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon

Barts Health NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider committed to excellence and innovation in patient care. This role offers the chance to lead clinical teams, manage surgical operations, and contribute to groundbreaking healthcare advancements. With a focus on professional development and a supportive environment, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality care and improving health outcomes in the community. If you are a dedicated professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Diverse clinical experience

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration and entry on the GMC Specialist Register required.
• Higher trauma and orthopaedics surgical qualification essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage outpatient priorities and surgical waiting lists.
• Supervise and teach trainees in trauma and orthopaedic surgery.

Skills

Expert clinical opinion

Independent patient care

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Teaching experience

Education

Full GMC Registration

Higher trauma and orthopaedics surgical qualification

Entry on the GMC Specialist Register

Job description

Barts Health NHS Trust is one of Britain's leading healthcare providers and the largest trust in the NHS. It was created on 1 April 2012 by bringing together three trusts: Barts and The London NHS Trust, Newham University Hospital NHS Trust, and Whipps Cross University Hospital NHS Trust. The new trust has a turnover of approximately £1.3 billion and about 15,000 employees. Our hospitals—Newham University Hospital in Plaistow, St Bartholomew's (Barts) in the City, The Royal London in Whitechapel, The London Chest in Bethnal Green, and Whipps Cross University Hospital in Leytonstone—deliver high-quality clinical care to east London and beyond. They offer a full portfolio of services, including some of Britain's leading specialist centres in cancer, cardiac, trauma, and emergency care. Barts Health also hosts one of the UK's busiest children's hospitals and internationally renowned surgical facilities.

Main duties of the job

We seek talented professionals to lead our ambitious healthcare organization. We offer excellent professional development opportunities, including:

1. Gaining diverse experience across hospitals along the patient pathway
2. Enhanced career progression and staff retention
3. Attracting top doctors and researchers to share knowledge and innovate
4. Joining an Academic Health Science System for collaborative research and development

About us

Barts Health is among the largest NHS trusts in the UK, aiming to become an outstanding organization with a world-class clinical reputation. Having moved out of special measures, we are committed to continuous improvement, patient safety, and creating an inclusive, supportive work environment that reflects our WeCare values.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the detailed job description and person specification for specific responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (proposed CCT within 6 months of interview)
• European Community Rights
• Higher trauma and orthopaedics surgical qualification

Desirable

• Participation in research (publications, etc.)
• Innovative healthcare approaches

Knowledge

• Expert clinical opinion on elective and emergency problems
• Independent responsibility for patient care

Desirable

• ATLS instructor
• Experience at MTC

Management/Audit Experience

• Higher Specialist Training in Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery
• Audit experience
• Ability to manage outpatient priorities, surgical waiting lists, and operating schedules
• Supervision and teaching experience

Desirable

• AO/EPOS/POSNA faculty
• Audit management experience
• Teaching at courses and to undergraduates

Academic Achievements

• Research experience and presentations
• Research application skills

Desirable

• Organizing academic meetings
• Supervision skills

Personal Skills

• Presentation, team, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Teaching experience

Desirable

• Flexibility and teamwork

Personal qualities

• Self-motivated, critical thinker
• Ability to work under pressure
• Caring attitude and commitment to ongoing education
• Willingness for additional responsibilities
• Reliable work record