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Consultant Upper Limb Specialist - Trauma and Orthopaedics

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Lincoln

Salary

£113,565 – £150,569

Posted

5 days ago

About the role

Consultant Upper Limb Specialist Employer: United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Department: Trauma & Orthopaedics Location: Lincoln County Hospital This is a full-time appointment as a Consultant in Orthopaedics with a special interest in Upper lower limb surgery for the United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. This is a replacement post. The appointee will be on the new consultant contract with a basic commitment of 10 PAs with a 1:14 on- call General orthopaedic trauma rota. Any applicant who is unable for personal reasons to work full time will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues. The successful candidate will be encouraged to continue to develop their sub-specialty interest, contribute to the trauma rota and also to the general work of the department including a strong teaching commitment, clinical management and effective team working. You will be fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and ideally have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Orthopaedic Surgery or be within six months of award of CCT at the time of interview.

The appointee will be expected in conjunction with their colleagues to provide a comprehensive general trauma and orthopaedic service to the Trust.

Consultant Upper Limb Specialist - Trauma and Orthopaedics

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

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In addition the appointee will be required to:

Provide a sub-speciality Upper Limb Orthopaedic service to complement the interests of the other consultants and in keeping with the strategic direction of the The appointed consultant will be required to cover elective orthopaedic clinics in Lincoln County Hospital in Lincoln.

Take part in a consultant on-call rota for emergency duties and to provide prospective emergency cover for colleagues during periods.

Carry out teaching duties as required and take an active part in the post- graduate medical education program and in the teaching of junior medical To be involved in the education of nursing staff, Advanced Care Practitioners, GP's and other clinical professionals.

Have responsibility for patients in his / her care.

Take part in departmental regional and national audit programs (there is a designated audit program held monthly).

Be involved in research, where appropriate,

Participate in the management of the Trauma and Orthopaedic service supporting team working particularly in the management of trauma.

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Person specification

Essential

Full GMC registration
FRCS or qualification of an equivalent level
CCST or equivalent (or within 6 months of anticipated CCST date at time of interview).
Valid ATLS Provider status
Appropriate specialist qualification.
Extensive experience and expertise in all aspects of Trauma, Orthopaedics and Upper limb surgery.
Post-CCT Fellowship training in hand / wrist surgery.
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to teach trainees and medical students
To maintain own education to a minimum standard set by the Royal College of Surgeons
Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
FRCS (Orth) or equivalent
An interest in research and audit
Enthusiasm to assist in development of Orthopaedic services.
Ability to teach and work effectively and collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team.

Desirable

On the Specialist Register
Diploma in Hand Surgery. (eg. EBHS, BSSH)
Post-CCT Fellowship training in hand / wrist surgery recognised by BSSH
Higher Research Degrees (MD, MS, MSc, PhD)
Research publications in peer reviewed journals
European Hand Diploma
Experience in teaching undergraduate medical students.