Applications are invited for a Locum Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics – Major Trauma with an interest in Knee.
The appointed candidate is expected to perform all aspects of orthopaedic trauma. It is essential that they are able to treat all aspects of trauma around the knee.
The role will cover trauma operating with fracture clinics (including virtual), ward rounds, trauma operating, elective operating and other roles necessary to support the department. Elective surgery is undertaken at the SOTC which is a GIRFT accredited HVLC Hub. The appointee is expected to support the polytrauma and acute knee service.
The appointee is expected to be committed to improving the quality of clinical care and to participate in incident reporting, risk management and Clinical Unit Governance Meetings held every other month. Attendance to such meetings is obligatory outside of mitigating circumstances.
* Undertake administrative duties associated with patient care.
* Work and support all members of the clinical team in theatres, clinics and wards.
* Day‑to‑day management of patients, liaison with trauma nurse practitioners and participation in meetings.
* Undertake and keep up to date with mandatory training.
* Observe the rules and policies together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
* Maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
The on‑call responsibility for this post will include participation in the polytrauma rota – 1 in 16 weekdays and 1 in 12 weekends (3 % Category A).
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