Locum Consultant T&O with Lower Limb Arthroplasty Surgery

NHS; Llanelli; Hybride; GBP 113 000 - 138 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Locum Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon with a specialist interest in primary lower limb arthroplasty is sought to join Hywel Dda University Health Board on a fixed-term basis until 31 March 2027. The post focuses on elective hip and knee arthroplasty within a regional programme across South West Wales.

The role involves outpatient clinics, elective operating lists, ward reviews and active participation in governance, teaching and service development, working within a collaborative team

Qualifications

• Excellent clinical and surgical skills with a focus on patient-centred care.
• Ability to work across organisational boundaries within a regional service model.
• Commitment to teaching, governance and continuous improvement.

Responsabilités

• Provide elective Trauma & Orthopaedic services with emphasis on primary hip and knee arthroplasty.
• Undertake outpatient clinics, elective operating lists, ward reviews and related administrative duties.
• Contribute to clinical governance, audit and service development; teach and supervise junior medical staff.

Connaissances

Surgical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team leadership

Description du poste

Locum Consultant T&O with Lower Limb Arthroplasty Surgery

NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant

Main area Trauma & Orthopaedics Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant Contract 5 months (Fixed term until end of March 2027) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (10 sessions) Job ref 100-MED-PPH-148-L

Employer Hywel Dda University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Prince Philip Hospital Town Llanelli Salary £125,509 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 01/11/2026 23:59

Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Hywel Dda University Health Board reserve the right to close vacancies after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration for a post.

Job overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Locum Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon with a specialist interest in primary lower limb arthroplasty to join our team on a fixed-term basis until 31 March 2027.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing elective recovery programme across South West Wales, supporting the delivery of high-volume arthroplasty services through the regional orthopaedic collaboration between Hywel Dda and Swansea Bay University Health Boards. A significant proportion of elective theatre activity will be delivered from Neath Port Talbot Hospital as part of the regional programme, with outpatient, administrative and other clinical activities undertaken across sites within either Health Board as required.

The successful candidate will join a supportive and forward-thinking Trauma & Orthopaedic team committed to delivering high-quality patient care, improving access to treatment and achieving national productivity standards. The role offers the opportunity to focus predominantly on elective primary hip and knee arthroplasty while working alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams across the region.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide elective Trauma and Orthopaedic services with a particular focus on primary hip and knee arthroplasty. Responsibilities will include undertaking outpatient clinics, elective operating lists, ward reviews and associated clinical administration, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred care.

The post holder will work collaboratively with consultant colleagues, anaesthetic teams, theatre staff, nursing teams and allied health professionals to deliver high-quality orthopaedic services and achieve agreed activity levels. They will contribute to the assessment, treatment and ongoing management of patients requiring joint replacement surgery and support efficient patient pathways from referral through to discharge.

The successful applicant will be expected to participate in clinical governance activities including audit, quality improvement and service development initiatives, while maintaining high standards of clinical practice and patient safety. They will also contribute to the education and supervision of junior medical staff and support the development of multidisciplinary working.

We are seeking a clinician with excellent surgical, communication and organisational skills, a commitment to teamwork and continuous improvement, and the ability to work flexibly within a collaborative regional service model.

Working for our organisation

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest

Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire

Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings

47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers

Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We are looking for an individual with excellent clinical and surgical skills, a commitment to patient-centred care, and the ability to work effectively across organisational boundaries. The successful applicant will contribute to service development, governance, teaching and quality improvement activities while helping to deliver sustainable elective orthopaedic services for the population of South West Wales.

This post offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative regional model at a time of significant service transformation, while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of living and working in South West Wales.

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 individual’s contribution towards a welcoming healthcare environment.

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

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• Full registration and a License to Practice with the General Medical Council.
• Valid Certified Advanced Life Support.
• Completion of relevant Royal College Examinations (or equivalent).
• Additional Higher qualification(s).

Clinical Experience

• Broad based experience within the specialty area.
• Able to demonstrate core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post.
• Experience of leading a team.
• Previous experience working in the UK or NHS.

Teaching

• Ability to critically assess learning requirements for self and others.
• Evidence of organising programmes and teaching all staff groups.
• Willingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staff.
• Teaching qualification.

Research and Scholarship

• Demonstrates knowledge of current research and best practice in the specialty area.
• Evidence of keeping up to date with current research and best practice.
• Evidence of locating and using clinical guidelines appropriately.
• Evidence of communicating and interpreting research evidence in a meaningful way.
• Active participation in research.

Clinical Governance

• Understanding of the role of Clinical Governance.
• Participation in clinical audit (or quality improvement project) and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice.
• Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process.
• Knowledge of risk management.

Safeguarding

• Demonstrates knowledge of safeguarding requirements and takes appropriate responsibility.
• Evidence of applying appropriate equality and diversity legislation.

Other

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Skills and Attributes

• Ability to work autonomously and be responsible for actions.
• Ability to remain calm whilst working under pressure.
• Undertake responsibility for leading and supervising a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and team-working skills.

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.