Locum Consultant Orthopaedics

Isle Of Wight Nhs Trust; England; Presencial; GBP 90.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust invites applications for a Locum Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedics (Lower Limb) at St Mary's Hospital for a 12-month fixed term post. The role offers 10 programmed activities and a chance to contribute to reducing elective waiting lists within a supportive, multidisciplinary team.

You will join a friendly department delivering compassionate care to island residents and visitors, with opportunities for professional development, research involvement, and a work-life

Formación

• Completion of lower limb arthroplasty fellowship and a recognised training programme in orthopaedics and trauma.
• Must demonstrate high level of clinical experience and competence in orthopaedics and trauma.
• Interest in lower limb surgery and knowledge of current trends in the speciality.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in providing a comprehensive orthopaedic and trauma service.
• Lead day-to-day management of orthopaedic and trauma patients.
• Undertake theatre lists and clinics as required.
• Participate in the 1:7 on-call rota with prospective cover for leave.

Conocimientos

Lower limb arthroplasty

Orthopaedics trauma

Foot and ankle surgery

Soft tissue knee surgery

Educación

MBBS

MRCS

GMC Specialist Register in orthopaedics and trauma

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Job Summary

Locum Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedics (Lower Limb)

Fixed Term - 12 months

10 PAs

The Trauma and Orthopaedic Department based at St Mary's Hospital is looking to recruit a Locum Consultant for a period of twelve months. We are looking for a highly motivated doctor to join our team and support with reducing our elective waiting list.

You will be committed to upholding our Trust values. In return, you will join a friendly multidisciplinary team, delivering compassionate care to our island residents and visitors. We will invest in you as an individual and in your future professional development.

This is a unique opportunity to combine a challenging and rewarding role in an environment that offers excellent quality of life and a healthy work-life balance. The Isle of Wight has world-class sailing facilities and beautiful beaches; most of the Island is semi-rural with miles of unspoilt bridleways through National Trust woods and chalk down land, offering spectacular coastal walks in areas of outstanding natural beauty. There are also rapid and frequent ferry/rail links with Portsmouth, Southampton and Lymington (London can be reached in 90 minutes).

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work as part of the Consultants team and will be exposed to a wide range of elective and trauma surgery. The department is actively involved in audit and research and there are opportunities for the post holder to be involved in both.

The post holder will be expected to participate in a non-resident 1:7 on call commitment.

The Orthopaedic Department provides an integrated Orthopaedic and Trauma service and has facilities which include: elective and trauma wards for in-patient care, day-case unit, two Trauma & Orthopaedic theatres, designated Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, x-ray and out-patient suite.

About us

Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trust's beach hut in Ryde.

We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.

Job responsibilities

• To assist in the provision of a comprehensive orthopaedic and trauma service.
• To lead in the day-to-day management of orthopaedic and trauma patients.
• To undertake theatre lists and clinics as required.
• To participate in the 1:7 on‑call rota with prospective cover for leave.

Qualifications

• Essential
• MBBS or equivalent. MRCS or equivalent.
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for orthopaedics and trauma; CESR or eligible for entry on the Register or within 6 months of the receipt of Certificate of Completed Training (CCT) at the time of interview.

Experience and Skills

• Essential
• Completion of lower limb arthroplasty fellowship and completion of a recognised training programme in orthopaedics and trauma.
• Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in orthopaedics and trauma.
• Special interest in lower limb surgery and knowledge of current trends in speciality.
• Interest in foot and ankle surgery
• Interest in soft tissue knee surgery

Teaching Audit and Research

• Essential
• Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff.
• Evidence of participation in clinical audit relevant to speciality.
• Publication in reviewed journals/ Published audits

Legal and Sponsorship Information

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.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.