Role Summary
An opportunity has arisen to join our team principally based at Colchester Hospital but may be required to undertake some clinical or non-clinical activities at Ipswich Hospital. The post-holder will be expected to work within and help develop the knee revision service as well as offer other aspects of specialist knee surgery such as soft tissue reconstruction. Primary hip arthroplasty would be desirable but not essential. They will be required to work in collaboration with the wider MDT.
Responsibilities
* Attend and contribute to the department's clinical meetings, audits and clinical governance and help develop the academic unit.
* Work with colleagues and the Clinical Lead & Director to ensure the service is delivered in line with best practice.
* Work largely at Colchester Hospital but may be required to undertake clinical and non‑clinical work at other sites such as Clacton and Ipswich and will be expected to work flexibly.
* Role involves a one in 12 on calls (adult and paediatric trauma) and to deal with general trauma as well as subspecialty trauma including periprosthetic fractures.
Qualifications
* Experience in a knee revision service and specialist knee surgery such as soft tissue reconstruction.
* Primary hip arthroplasty experience desirable but not essential.
Benefits
* Generous pension scheme.
* Unsocial hours payments (where applicable).
* 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro‑rate).
* Access to a range of NHS discounts.
* Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offers a variety of services.
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