Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics (Foot and Ankle)

Job title:

Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics (Foot and Ankle)

Company

British Medical Journal

Job description

This appointment to Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an important part of its strategy to remain a preferred provider to local Health Authorities and Clinical Commissioning Groups across a wide range of hospital services.We are looking for a Trauma and orthopaedic surgeon with a subspeciality interest in foot and ankle surgery to meet the needs of the department.The successful candidates will work in partnership with a forward looking and enthusiastic Orthopaedic department to deliver comprehensive care to our patients. The role will be developed to support the needs of the department. There will be a 1:8 weekend and 1:4 week day on call commitment at the Basingstoke site. This role will work across all three sitesMain duties of the jobThe clinical duties will include those normally expected for an Orthopaedic Trauma service in the Trauma & Orthopaedic Department of any large acute District General Hospital in the United Kingdom (level 2 trauma centre)Consultants have a continuing commitment to their patients and for the proper functioning of the Department. The post holder will be required to undertake administrative and managerial duties and exert leadership as necessary to fulfil this responsibility.The post holder’s timetable can be drawn up by mutual consent, to satisfy the needs of the service and of the successful applicants. This will be conducted by mutual agreement between the post holders, the Clinical Director for Orthopaedics and the Divisional Medical Director.The Consultant will have support from a Speciality Co-ordinator / Secretary, and generic administrative support.Ideally the appointee will hold a current driving licence.About usA recent reconfiguration of Trauma & Orthopaedic service at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in December 2019 resulted in the provision of all Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery on the Basingstoke site, and the provision of arthroplasty surgery on the Winchester site.Job description
Job responsibilitiesThis job description is designed to assist post holders with understanding what is expected of them in their role. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust may ask them to undertake other duties, as required, which are not necessarily specified on the job description but which are commensurate with the grade of the post.The job description itself may be amended from time to time in consultation with the post holder, within the scope and general level of responsibility attached to the post.Person Specification
Professional Qualification
Essential

• Qualifying degree
• FRCS (Tr & Orth)
• ATLS
• Entry on the Specialist Register or within 3 months of
• Full GMC Registration

Desirable

• Higher degree
• ATLS Instructor

Clinical Experience
Essential

• Wide experience in Orthopaedic Surgery
• Recognised fellowship training in Foot and Ankle Surgery
• Commitment to Trauma Surgery

Desirable

• Post graduate qualification in Traumas Surgery

Clinical Skills and Ability
Essential

• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients

Desirable

• Experience of working in Consultant capacity

Research & Teaching skills
Essential

• Experience in audit
• Committed to CME

Desirable

• Training and experience in research with relevant publications
• Training of undergraduate and post graduates

Other requirements
Essential

• Be able to communicate and relate effectively with all staff across the Trust
• Ability to work closely with Consultant colleagues
• Ability to develop good rapport with patients & staff

251-MD24099CompanyAbout UsHampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) is an NHS provider providing wide acute health services for a population of over 600,000 across Hampshire and parts of Berkshire.Hampshire Hospitals, which came into being in January 2012 as a result of the integration of Basingstoke and North Hampshire NHS Foundation Trust – which achieved Foundation Trust status in 2006 – and Winchester and Eastleigh Healthcare Trust.The trust’s vision is to provide outstanding care for each and every patient, ensuring our patients are well-cared for across the boundaries between our organisation and other providers. In order to provide this, it’s vital that we focus on the care that we provide to the staff who care for our patients, and we need to do all this within our inclusive CARE values, treating patients, colleagues and partners with compassion and respect.Working for HHFT offers a rewarding career, nationally agreed employment terms and conditions and a range of additional benefits as part of our extensive reward package.We aim to ensure staff have training and development opportunities to enable them to provide safe, effective, high quality care to our patients, whilst also creating an environment of health and wellbeing. In addition to this, all staff members are able to access a range of benefits and discount services.Being a part of the Hampshire Hospitals family is also an opportunity to experience what Hampshire has to offer. Hampshire lies between England’s south-central coastline and the North Wessex Downs and is well-equipped and well-connected to meet the needs of everyone. You will also be spoilt for choice by the wealth of parks and woods, historical attractions, cultural landmarks, modern shopping centres, cosmopolitan restaurants and sports facilities, all in easy reach.

Expected salary

£99532 – 131964 per year

Location

Basingstoke, Hampshire

Job date

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 07:59:09 GMT

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