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Job Summary
We are looking to appoint dynamic innovative and forward thinking Consultants in Trauma & Orthopaedics for a period of 6 months to provide advice and specialist expertise throughout the full range of Trauma & Orthopaedic surgery, whilst we are appointing into vacancies.
Job Summary
We are looking to appoint dynamic innovative and forward thinking Consultants in Trauma & Orthopaedics for a period of 6 months to provide advice and specialist expertise throughout the full range of Trauma & Orthopaedic surgery, whilst we are appointing into vacancies.
There are 3 posts available to cover 3 of the following vacancies :
Trauma / Hip and / or Knee / Foot & Ankle / Shoulder & Elbow
You will be joining our team of consultants to provide general Trauma & Orthopaedic expertise to our population from both Torbay Hospital, but also with some elective operating at the South West Ambulatory Orthopaedic Centre (Nightingale Exeter - SWAOC). We are part of a highly regarded DGH both locally and nationally, in a lovely part of the country between the South Coast and Dartmoor National Park and are a progressive department constantly seeking to improve our service delivery and with an active research interest both locally and by involvement in national trials. South Devon is recognised as a health community which has achieved considerable improvements in patient care due to integrated working and good relationships with our community partners.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will be expected to provide advice and specialist expertise throughout the full range of Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery, although it is recognised that he/she will have a broad range of skills with a special interest in either Trauma / Foot and Ankle / Hip and/or Knee / Shoulder and Elbow.
Senior and middle grade medical staff are actively involved in teaching; practical training and audit, weekly tutorials, monthly audit meetings and clinical conferences at Torbay, and Plymouth. Ad hoc teaching of visiting undergraduates or student electives/postgraduate lectures along with General Medical, Dental Practitioners and junior medical staff will also be a requirement.
Attendance at monthly Clinical Audit meetings is expected. Research is encouraged, along with involvement in MDT teaching. Attendance at Clinical Governance/Clinical Risk/Health & Safety meetings is also expected.
On-call commitment is 1:12 with prospective cover. Comprising micro ward round, ad-hoc lists, clinics and joint operating. On-call is truncated into a one week block where the consultant is not routinely scheduled elective commitments. There is an all day consultant-delivered trauma list on Saturday and Sunday, and 1 night every 3rd weekday is an overnight non-resident on-call session.
General commitments include attendance at departmental meetings which may be out of hours, and involvement in clinical and educational supervision roles.
About Us
The trauma and orthopaedic directorate sits within the Planned Care / Surgery Care Group at Torbay Hospital. A comprehensive outpatient service is provided to all South Devon patients, both for trauma and elective orthopaedics. Fracture clinics are held at Torbay Hospital each weekday morning. Elective outpatient clinics currently take place at Torbay and Newton Abbot Hospitals.
We are situated in a very beautiful part of the country in the South West of England with a favourable mild climate close to both sea and moors. Opportunities for outdoor activities both on and off the water abound, with easy access to the neighbouring centres of Plymouth and Exeter.
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Details
Date posted
18 June 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£105,504 to £139,882 a year Per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
388-7226333-M&D
Job locations
Torbay Hospital
Lowes Bridge
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification .
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification .
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
GMC registration (with licence to practice)
CCT Specialist Registration or will obtain within 6 months of interview date
CESR
Minimum of English Level 2 (GCSE grade C or equivalent), IELTS or graduate of a UK Medical School
ATLS / APLS / ALS
Desirable
Distinctions, scholarships, prizes
Other degrees, e.g. BSc, MSc, MD
At least three years in Higher Training in relevant specialty
Essential
Fellowship in sub-specialty
Knowledge
Essential
Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems
Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Ability to prioritise clinical need
Ability to supervise multi-disciplinary teams
Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of the department
Ability to demonstrate familiarity with and understanding of NHS structures,management and current political issues, including awareness of national strategic plans and constraints
Ability to demonstrate willingness to lead clinical teams and develop an effective specialist clinical service
Experience of Audit and Management
Proven ability to teach clinical skills within multi-disciplinary teams applying evidence based knowledge
Willingness and ability to contribute to departmental and Trust teaching programmes
Desirable
Evidence of innovative development and implementation of guidance
Evidence of involving patients in practice
Active interest in IT
Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Evidence of relevant research, publications or presentations
Skills
Essential
Good spoken and written English language skills
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and staff
Honesty and reliability
Ability to work in a team
Desirable
Evidence of patient and colleague feedback
Enquiring critical approach to work
Person Specification
Essential
Good spoken and written English language skills
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and staff
Honesty and reliability
Ability to work in a team
Desirable
Evidence of patient and colleague feedback
Enquiring critical approach to work
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Torbay Hospital
Lowes Bridge
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
Employer's website
https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Torbay Hospital
Lowes Bridge
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
Employer's website
https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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