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Fixed Term Consultant – Polytrauma with and interest in foot and ankle
The closing date is 04 September 2025
Applications are invited for a Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedic surgery with a subspeciality interest in the management of foot and ankle trauma. The is opportunity to develop and elective foot and ankle practice including ankle arthoplasty. The on-call responsibility for this post will include participation in polytrauma cover during the week 1 in 16 and a 1 in 12 weekend. The role will cover perform orthopaedic trauma surgery with a subspeciality interest in the management of foot and ankle trauma, 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 be committed to the improvement of quality clinical care and to participate in incident reporting, risk management and Clinical Unit Governance Meetings which are held every other month.
Main duties of the job
o Undertaking administrative duties associated with patient care. o Work and support all members of the clinical team in theatres, clinics and wards. o Day to day management of patients, liaison with trauma nurse practitioners and participation in meetings. o Undertake and be up to date with mandatory training. o Observe the rules and policies together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations. o Ensure to maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff. On Call Commitment: This includes participation in the trauma on call cover weekdays at the RSCH MTC site with off-site cover when on call and PRH NOF on call rota weekends (3% Category A ).
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
* oFRCS Orth or its recognised equivalent.
* oFull and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. o If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Orthopaedics or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. o If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
* oHigher Degree
* oBSc MSc MS
Clinical Skills and Experience
* oMinimum of 12 months fellowship experience in foot and ankle surgery
* oMinimum of 12 months experience in major trauma centre with 6 months at post CCT fellowship level
* oEvidence of a commitment to research
Knowledge
* oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
* oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
* oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
* oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
* oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
* oRecognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
* oEvidence of participation in audit
* oResearch experience
* oPublications
* oPrizes and honours
* oAppropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
* oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
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.
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
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