Locum Consultant in T&O with an interest in foot and ankle surgery

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health provider in Carmarthen is seeking an experienced senior Trauma and Orthopaedics surgeon to deliver high-quality foot and ankle services. The ideal candidate will have full GMC registration, expertise in foot and ankle surgery, and experience working in acute care settings. This role involves close collaboration with interdisciplinary teams within the Health Board, fostering an inclusive environment to enhance patient care.

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to practice is essential.
• FRCS Trauma and Orthopaedics is crucial.
• Evidence of experience in foot and ankle surgery.

Responsibilities

• Share responsibility for the acute care of Trauma and Orthopaedics patients.
• Conduct clinical practice in accordance with Health Board's objectives.
• Develop and deliver a comprehensive service in foot and ankle surgery.

Skills

Expertise in foot and ankle surgery

Broad based experience in Trauma and Orthopaedics

Communication and teaching skills

Education

Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice

FRCS Trauma and Orthopaedics

Job description

Overview

This is a replacement post being offered on a 12 month fixed term basis. We are looking for a motivated colleague committed to providing a high quality foot and ankle service. The successful candidate would join a culturally varied department with a strong work ethos and determination to improve and maintain standards of care.

This appointment is Health Board wide, with your principal place of employment being Glangwili General Hospital (GGH).

As a senior employee of the Health Board, the post holder will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Health Board's patients.

This is an exciting time to join the department, with the hospital site identified as a dedicated Trauma Unit the main hub being the Major Trauma Centre based at University Hospital Wales, Cardiff.

Main duties of the job

• To share the responsibility for the acute care of Trauma and Orthopaedics Patients.
• To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements within the parameters of the Division's and Health Board's agreed objectives.
• To support the development and delivery of a sub specialty service in hospital and in the community.
• To develop and deliver a comprehensive service in foot and ankle surgery within the HB and South West Wales region.
• To take part in a whole Health Board multi-disciplinary approach to foot and ankle surgery and contribute to the regional South West Wales foot and ankle network.
• To take part in Health Board and regional MDT for the delivery of diabetic foot care.
• To work with specialist physiotherapists, specialist nurses and physician colleagues within the orthogeriatric service to provide clinical care for patients with frailty fragility fractures.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:

Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest

Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire

48 general practices (six of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres

Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services

Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy.

Discussions around working pattern will take place during initial job planning, where preferences, requirements and options can be discussed and explored in full.

Hywel Dda University Health Board is committed to providing healthcare services that are patient-centric, ensuring that our community receives the best possible care. We value inclusivity and foster a workplace culture that embraces diversity and supports every individuals contribution towards a welcoming healthcare environment.

We welcome applications from all sections of society and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
• FRCS Trauma and Orthopaedics
• Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills

Desirable

• Appropriate Higher Degree e.g. MD, PhD or MSc or equivalent
• On Specialist Register with GMC or CCT due within 6 months of interview date or CESR or equivalent European Qualifications for Specialist Registration
• Evidence of a fellowship or clinical experience in the management of complex lower limb peri-articular trauma
• Evidence of a Fellowship in Foot & Ankle Surgery
• Evidence of a Fellowship in the management of the diabetic foot
• Previous experience at Consultant level in the sub-specialty of foot and ankle surgery

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Broad based experience in Trauma and Orthopaedics
• Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent
• Knowledge and participation in CPD
• Competence in General Trauma and Orthopaedics
• Expertise in foot and ankle surgery

Desirable

• Experience of NHS
• Wider experience, research and training in providing sub specialty service
• Additional clinical qualification(s)
• Previous experience at consultant level
• Evidence of experience in the management of peri-articular foot and ankle trauma

Clinical Governance

Essential

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice

Desirable

• Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process

Research

Essential

• Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence so as to improve clinical outcomes

Desirable

• Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication
• Research degree

Teaching

Essential

• Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and junior doctors
• Willingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staff

Desirable

• Organisation of further teaching programmes in medical education
• Training the Trainers experience

Management

Essential

• Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS
• Willingness to participate in clinical management

Desirable

• Evidence of management training

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