Trauma and Orthopaedic Consultant- Hand and Wrist

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a consultant to join the expanding Trauma and Orthopaedic Department focused on Hand and Wrist surgery. The role involves leading a cohesive, friendly team and integrating into an environment with growing clinical and academic activities.

The post emphasises leadership in clinical governance, quality improvement, and shaping training and service pathways to define the future of Hand and Wrist care within the department.

Qualifications

• Consultant level appointment to a large orthopaedic department.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering excellence in Hand and Wrist services.
• Provide clinical governance and contribute to QIPS and quality improvement programmes.
• Define and implement clinical pathways and training programmes within the Hand and Wrist service.

Job description

The Trauma and Orthopaedic Department at UHB Trust has undergone a rapid recent expansion of staff and service provision, along with enhancement of its role as well as regional and national profile. There is a thriving programme of quality improvement. It is rapidly becoming one of the most exciting places in the UK to practice orthopaedic surgery., We are looking to appoint a consultant to our innovative and ambitious Orthopaedic department which is expanding both clinically and academically in terms of number of consultants, workload and increasing sub-specialisation. This purpose of this appointment is to increase the existing level of elective and trauma Hand and wrist surgery within the department.

We are looking for a highly committed and enthusiastic individual who can integrate fully into the department which has remained a cohesive, well balanced and immensely friendly department in which to work.

Consultant monthly department meetings are held to address management and departmental issues and there are also regular clinical governance and QIPS meetings to address specific issues and identify actions to move the service forward., Clinical Excellence and Patient Leadership demands sophisticated medical decision-making across our trauma and elective units. You'll hold clinical responsibility ensuring dignity, compassion and safeguarding remain paramount whilst leading senior decisions that support junior doctors and trainees. Your collaborative approach shapes day-to-day management following evidence-based guidelines. Your expertise. Our platform. Exceptional outcomes.

Your role extends beyond individual patient encounters, influencing clinical pathways and training programmes that will define and help shape the future of our Hand and Wrist Service. You will lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering excellence, with established Quality Improvement programmes and a rich training environment, this position offers the platform to build a legacy of excellence within our team.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.