Consultant in T&O (Trauma and Hip & Knee Arthroplasty)

Job title:

Consultant in T&O (Trauma and Hip & Knee Arthroplasty)

Company

NHS

Job description

This is for a full-time Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon with a specialist interest in Trauma and Hip and Knee Arthroplasty at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.The successful applicant will support the current delivery of the Trauma and Orthopaedic Service, including contribution to the development of these services at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.The appointee will join the existing team to provide specialist care to this growing population of patients, and raise departmental profiles through teaching and education.The aim of the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, Orthopaedic Department is to become a leader in the field of Orthopaedic management and the successful applicant must therefore have the pre-requisite procedural and leadership skills as well as team work, drive and ambition to succeed in achieving these goals.The simulation date will be held on 22nd October 2024 and the interview date will be held on the 7th November 2024.Main duties of the job

• The successful applicant will be expected to share with the present staff, the large clinical load referred from a range of sources. There is a general trauma commitment sharing a weekday and weekend on-calls with the existing teams.
• The postholder will participate in all further training and educational opportunities for junior medical/nursing staff, general practice vocational trainees, general practitioners and medical students.
• There is a trauma meeting every morning starting at 07:45. There is a monthly clinical governance meeting. There are weekly post-graduate teaching sessions and designated SHO training sessions.
• Participate actively and enthusiastically in the clinical governance, teaching and management activities of the department.
• Record all absence from the Trust using Department and Trust processes; provide this record at annual job plan review; and provide cross cover for colleagues’ leave when necessary.
• Comply with all department and Trust policies, procedures and guidelines, and work providing care in line with national standards.
• Take personal responsibility for attending all mandatory training and in particular adhere to and maintain accountability for Infection Prevention and Control practice.
• Participate in appropriate Continuing Professional Development activities; complete annual appraisal and revalidation requirements; work to achieve objectives set at annual appraisal and job plan review.

About usThe Trauma and Orthopaedics Department at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust provides a comprehensive Trauma and Orthopaedic Service in all aspects of emergency and elective surgery both for adults and children.We offer a wide variety of routine and complex orthopaedic procedures for fractures and musculoskeletal problems across the following subspecialties:

• Hip & knee
• Foot & ankle
• Hand & wrist
• Shoulder & elbow
• Spine
• Paediatric Orthopaedics and Trauma
• Adult Trauma
• Deformity correction

We form part of the Thames Valley Trauma Network and work in partnership with neighboring Trusts across the Thames Valley to provide the best possible standard of care to our patients. Patients that require sarcoma and major/poly trauma care may be treated at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre or the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, which is the regional specialist-commissioned Orthopaedic and Major Trauma provider.We are a training department, welcoming and investing in student nurses, therapists, junior doctors and regularly host work experience students across all specialisms. We also offer six highly respected and sought after fellowships, as well as offering training opportunities across all clinical and administrative disciplines.Date posted23 August 2024Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£99,532 to £131,964 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number193-CON221PCGJob locationsRoyal Berkshire HospitalCraven RoadReadingRG1 5ANJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe post holder will share clinical and managerial leadership within the Trauma and Orthopaedic service with the present consultants. An office base with secretarial and administrative support will be provided.Management Responsibilities:To represent RBFT in revision arthroplasty networkDeveloping and expanding day case arthroplastyNeck of femur and periprosthetic fracture lead Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe post holder will share clinical and managerial leadership within the Trauma and Orthopaedic service with the present consultants. An office base with secretarial and administrative support will be provided.Management Responsibilities:To represent RBFT in revision arthroplasty networkDeveloping and expanding day case arthroplastyNeck of femur and periprosthetic fracture leadPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Full registration with the GMC/eligible for registration Within 6 months of CCST in (Speciality) at interview date
• Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of the United Kingdom or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher degree e.g. PhD/ MD submitted/awarded

ExperienceEssential

• Fully trained in Trauma and Orthopaedics
• Fully trained in Trauma and Orthopaedics
• All aspects of general orthopaedics and patient care
• Fellowship trained in Hip and knee arthroplasty, revision and periprosthetic surgery

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Full registration with the GMC/eligible for registration Within 6 months of CCST in (Speciality) at interview date
• Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of the United Kingdom or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher degree e.g. PhD/ MD submitted/awarded

ExperienceEssential

• Fully trained in Trauma and Orthopaedics
• Fully trained in Trauma and Orthopaedics
• All aspects of general orthopaedics and patient care
• Fellowship trained in Hip and knee arthroplasty, revision and periprosthetic surgery

Expected salary

£99532 – 131964 per year

Location

Reading

Job date

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 05:59:26 GMT

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