Overview
Consultant In Trauma & Orthopaedics, Interest in Foot & Ankle Surgery – NHS
Join to apply for the Consultant In Trauma & Orthopaedics, Interest in Foot & Ankle Surgery role at NHS. This is a replacement Consultant post with a remit to work within the multidisciplinary team, providing and developing care for orthopaedic patients and sub-specialist elective surgery services at PRUH/Orpington. The post holder will contribute to the general workload of the department and have a significant commitment to teaching and training of junior staff. The post will be primarily based at Princess Royal University Hospital with a commitment to surgical services at other Trust sites as required. The Trust may require flexible regional work in the future.
Job Summary
This is a replacement Consultant post. The post holder will work within the multidisciplinary team to provide and develop care for orthopaedic patients and sub-specialist elective surgery services at PRUH/Orpington. The role includes contributing to the general workload and teaching/training of junior staff. The proposed Job Plan is attached.
Key Duties And Responsibilities
* Together with colleagues, provide high-quality care to patients, including all treatment and management duties for the Care Group.
* Provide 24/7 cover for the Unit on a rota basis, including covering colleagues during annual leave and sickness as detailed in the contract.
* Provide clinical supervision of junior medical/dental practitioners as a shared responsibility with other consultants.
* Carry out teaching, examination and accreditation duties; contribute to CPD and clinical governance initiatives.
* Fulfil outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with the Care Group management team.
* Contribute to Care Group research in line with the Trust R&D framework.
* Contribute to audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, Clinical Governance, and Learning from Deaths.
* Contribute to Care Group Business Plan formulation, implementation and monitoring; engage with service planning with internal and external agencies.
* Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan.
* Provide professional leadership for all staff in the specialty; support education and training initiatives.
* Support productivity and staff satisfaction; participate in appraisal processes where appropriate.
* Undertake Care Group management duties as agreed with management and Clinical Directors.
* Comply with Trust infection prevention and control policies and maintain patient safety.
* Kings is committed to Consultant-led 7-day services; contribute accordingly as developments occur.
General Information
* General duty of care for health, safety and well-being of staff and patients; participate in risk management and clinical governance responsibilities.
* Observe Trust rules, policies, procedures and statutory obligations; comply with core training.
* Maintain confidentiality of patient and staff information.
* Be responsible for personal development and contribute to the development of colleagues.
* Infection control responsibilities in line with National Code of Practice and local policies; induction and refresher training provided.
* All employees must have an NHS.net email; use it as the formal communication channel.
* Health and wellbeing support, including occupational health, Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing hubs, coaching and mentoring, and peer review groups.
* Job description is a guide to duties and may evolve; review will be done in consultation with the postholder.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registerable medical qualification
* FRCS Orth or equivalent
* Desirable: Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD)
Registration
* Full GMC Registration
* GMC Specialist Register or CESR pathway
Experience
* Experience in orthopaedic major trauma surgery and trauma foot and ankle management
* Fellowship in Foot and Ankle Surgery
* Equivalent to consultant
* Desirable: Experience in complex foot and ankle trauma and broader elective foot and ankle surgery including minimally invasive techniques
Administration
* Experience in day-to-day organisation of surgical services in a busy teaching hospital
* Desirable: Familiarity with current health service structure and recent initiatives
Management and Leadership
* Demonstrated leadership within multidisciplinary teams
* Desirable: Management course/qualification
Audit
* Understanding of medical audit principles; completed audit projects
* Desirable: Relevant research experience; publications or case reports
Research and Teaching
* Understanding of research methodology; publications and presentations relevant to the role
* Desirable: Experience managing research projects in large teams; multicentre collaboration
Disclosure and Sponsorship
* This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks and UK immigration sponsorship policies. Applicants require UK professional registration with the GMC.
Employer details
* King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
* Princess Royal University Hospital, Orpington, BR6 8ND
* Employer website: https://www.kch.nhs.uk/
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