Job Title: Locum Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics
Location: North Manchester General Hospital
Department: Trauma & Orthopaedics
Grade: Locum Consultant
Reports to: Clinical Lead, T&O
Contract Type: Locum (fixed-term / ad hoc)
Hours: Full-time, 48 hours per week (varied rota including long days, nights, weekends, and nights)
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Job Summary:
North Manchester General Hospital is seeking a motivated and experienced Locum Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics to join our dynamic team. This role focuses on the management of acute trauma as well as elective orthopaedic cases, supporting both the emergency and elective surgical services.
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Key Responsibilities:
* Deliver high-quality, consultant-led trauma and orthopaedic care.
* Participate fully in the on-call rota, including long days, night shifts, and weekend work.
* Conduct theatre sessions, outpatient clinics, trauma meetings, and ward rounds.
* Supervise and train junior doctors and multidisciplinary staff.
* Engage in departmental audits, clinical governance, and quality improvement initiatives.
* Contribute to strategic planning and service development within the department.
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Clinical Duties:
* Inpatient and emergency trauma management.
* Orthopaedic elective procedures (if applicable).
* Regular trauma lists and fracture clinics.
* Active involvement in teaching, training, and MDT meetings.
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Example Rota Pattern (Full Shift – 1 in 6):
Day Shift Time Type
Monday 08:00 – 20:30 Long Day
Tuesday 08:00 – 17:00 Standard Day
Wednesday 20:00 – 08:30 (Thurs) Night Shift
Thursday OFF Rest Day
Friday 08:00 – 20:30 Long Day
Saturday 08:00 – 20:30 Weekend Long Day
Sunday 20:00 – 08:30 (Mon) Weekend Night Shift
* 48-hour average working week
* 1 in 6 on-call rota (includes nights and weekends)
* Flexibility required for cover and rota swaps
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Person Specification:
Essential Desirable
Full GMC registration with license to practise FRCS (Tr&Orth) or equivalent
Broad T&O experience including trauma surgery NHS locum consultant experience
Excellent teamworking and leadership skills Involvement in teaching and audit
ALS/ATLS certification Familiarity with Cerner/EPRO system
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Remuneration:
* Highly competitive hourly/daily rates (DOE)
* Weekly payment options
* Travel and accommodation support considered
* Contract via agency, bank, or direct engagement
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