This post is based at St Richard’s and Worthing hospital, but we expect successful candidate to travel and provide services across all sites of University Hospitals Sussex.
Fixed Term Reason: Pending appointment for substantive post - this post will be published along with 279-UHSCONORT-F&A-602.
In the event that we are unable to appoint a candidate for the permanent role of Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon - Foot and Ankle (ref: 279-UHSCONORT-F&A-602), this post will be offered as a fixed-term appointment for 6 months initially with a view to extend for a further 6 months.
You will join us during an exciting period in our organisation’s evolution following the recent mergers that created University Hospitals Sussex Foundation Trust, now the fifth biggest Trust in England. Currently we are in the process of transformation of Elective and Trauma services across the University Hospitals Sussex Foundation Trust. There is a vision of creating two major Non‑Ambulatory Fragility Fracture units to lead pathways outlining the best practice concepts for ensuring patients with all types of fractures receive excellent and equitable NHS care.
To support the department in providing Foot and Ankle Service. The post holder will be expected to work across all the sites of the Trust, depending on clinical needs to provide outpatient elective Foot and Ankle clinics, fracture clinics, theatre lists and inpatient ward rounds. The post holder will have full participation in Consultant of the week general trauma on-call trauma rota. It may be based at St Richard’s or Worthing hospital, but it is currently under review.
Post holder is expected to play an active role in the Post Graduate Medical Centre delivering regular teaching and training to junior medical staff.
At University Hospitals of Sussex, 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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Madhu Rao; Job title: Clinical Director, Musculo‑Skeletal Services; Email address: madhu.rao@nhs.net; Telephone number: 01243788122 x 33263. Contact after short listing.
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