This post is for 10PAs + on‑call commitments for 1 year, covering Trauma and elective Hand & Wrist services. The post holder will be part of a team of 17 consultants providing a comprehensive emergency trauma and elective orthopaedic service.
Elective work, including outpatients and theatres, takes place at St Albans City Hospital. Trauma and non‑elective work, including fracture clinics, are based at Watford General Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will deliver elective Hand & Wrist services and will be confident in managing both upper and lower limb trauma. The appointee will contribute to administrative, teaching, and research activities. Consultants are expected to represent the department on Trust committees, lead delegated responsibilities, supervise Specialist Registrars, and contribute to governance and quality improvement activities, demonstrating a commitment to high standards of patient care and safety.
Job responsibilities
Deliver elective Hand & Wrist services. Manage upper and lower limb trauma. Contribute to administrative, teaching, research, governance and quality improvement activities. Represent department on Trust committees.
On‑call rota: 1 in 8 for weekdays (Mon–Thu) and 1 in 13 for weekends (Fri–Sun).
Person Specification
Essential
* Full GMC Registration
* Comprehensive knowledge in the management of orthopaedic disorders, specifically of the upper limb
Desirable
* Higher academic degree
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support, please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net.
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