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Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics - Foot & Ankle

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

CQC: Requires improvement

York

Salary

£113,565 – £150,569

Posted

3 weeks ago

About the role

We are a dynamic team based at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospital Foundation Trust and are keen to expand our consultant body on theYork site with another enthusiastic colleague. This prospectus should hopefully provide you greater insight about the fantastic team atYork and the benefits of living and working in the historic city of York. The post is for an Orthopaedic Surgeon with a specialist interest in Foot and Ankle. The current working model includes a 1 in 10 rota covering a trauma intake providing an in-reach and referral service to otherSurgical Wards and the Emergency department. There is dedicated daily trauma list capacity for the prompt management of trauma tocomplement a 24/7 rota, supported by an experienced multi-disciplinary orthopaedic team. Job plans will be reviewed at least annually, following an appraisal meeting. The job plan will be a prospective agreement that sets out a consultant's typical working pattern, duties and responsibilities and objectives for the coming year. It will cover all aspects of a consultant's professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities and external commitments.

Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics - Foot & Ankle

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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We are seeking an experienced foot and ankle surgeon to join the current team of lower limb surgeons .

The post holder will have a 10 PA job plan consisting of 8 clinical sessions 1 Admin and 1 SPA session. Whilst some of the sessions will be at fixed times during the week, the requirements of this post mean that there will be a need for the post holder to adopt a flexible approach to their weekly commitments. Weekly activity will be confirmed at least 6 weeks in advance.

This post carries a 1:10 on call & trauma commitment. The on call rota is split into 2 separate blocks - Monday to Thursday & Friday to Sunday. During on call time the post holder is responsible for the management of all acute Orthopaedic admissions & trauma lists. Elective activity during this time is cancelled. The post holder is expected to adhere to the Directorate guidelines on consultant responsibilities during on call weeks & demonstrate good communication with colleagues for the handover of patient care, when appropriate. No leave should be taken during on call time unless appropriate cover arrangements have been made, agreed & approved by the Clinical Director

On appointment of the post holder, the Clinical Director will commence discussions to finalise the job plan which will become operational on commencement.

Additional programmed activities may be offered to the post holder, up to a maximum of 2 for full time posts, taking the maximum total to 12.

The York Department currently consists of 14 orthopaedic surgeons providing on call, trauma and elective services at York Hospital. We have an established multi-disciplinary team working alongside the surgeons, including Extended Scope Physiotherapists and Advanced Nurse Practitioners.

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants

27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)

A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Person specification

Essential

GMC Specialist Register in Trauma & Orthopaedics
ATLS
Entry on the relevant GMC Specialist Register via: - CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) - Or CESR
Ability to demonstrate clinical experience and skill in Trauma & Orthopaedics with a specialist interest in foot and ankle surgery
Knowledge of good medical practice and the GMC requirements
Experience of teaching undergraduate and post graduate trainees
Is able to work effectively in spite of pressures
Work effectively with others towards shared goals, welcoming diverse perspectives
Willingness to work with Consultant colleagues and management to maintain and develop a comprehensive service

Desirable

Substantive NHS Experience
MSc or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
Fellowship experience in foot and ankle surgery
Experience of managing complex foot and ankle trauma
Experience of supervising SpRs/specialiast trainees
Familiarity of issues of service organisation and development