ConsultantOrthopaedics

Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon (Interest in Foot & Ankle)

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

CQC: Requires improvement

Carlisle

Salary

£113,565 – £150,569

Posted

4 weeks ago

About the role

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to recruit a dynamic and enthusiastic consultant in orthopaedic surgery to provide delivery of a comprehensive trauma and orthopaedic service. The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop subspecialist interests to reflect their particular interests, complement the specialist interests of the existing consultants, and the needs of the trust.

The post is based in the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle and the West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven. The Cumberland Infirmary is the hub for all major trauma surgery.

The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate a firm commitment to the principles of Clinical Governance including:-

Developing and maintaining appropriate systems and practice to ensure effective clinical audit.

Attending and contributing to the Trust Clinical Governance Programmes.

Ensuring that staff within your area of responsibility are aware of the Trust's Risk Management Strategy, and that it is implemented

Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon (Interest in Foot & Ankle)

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

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Participating in the Trust Clinical Incident Reporting System.

Developing a programme of personal continuing medical education and professional development in accordance with the recommendations of the relevant Royal Colleges.

The Trust will expect and support the post holder to maintain professional expertise through attending meetings and courses.

During the early part of their career the appointee will be supported by a named mentor (senior consultant).

An interest in research and teaching is expected with participation in projects and courses to enhance the standing role of the department within the Trust.

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county. Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time': Being a clinically led organisation Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust A positive patient experience every time A great place to work Managing our money well As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work. Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability. Our CEO, Trudie Davies, and Executive Medical Director, Adrian Clements, would love to hear from you to discuss your future career in North Cumbria. To arrange an informal chat, please contact Sally Rushton onsally.rushton@ncic.nhs.ukfor Trudie, and Julia McClune onjulia.mcclune@ncic.nhs.ukfor Adrian.

Person specification

Essential

FRCS (Tr and Orth) or qualification of equivalent level
Full registration with the General Medical Council.
Fully registered on the UK General Medical Council's Specialist Register via CCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview;
Recent approved fellowship training in trauma
Recent training and experience in general adult and paediatric orthopaedic trauma.
ATLS provider certification in date
Diabetic foot surgery experience.
Excellent communication skills and team working with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff
Knowledge of Audit process & Clinical Governance.
Ability to organise workload efficiently
Ability to practice Evidence Based Medicine
High level of clinical experience and competence in Trauma and Orthopaedics including foot and ankle
Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
Commitment to continuing medical education, appraisal and clinical governance.
Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Enquiring, critical approach to work.
Able to be based within 30 minutes and 10 road miles from the base hospital.
Ability to travel to other Trust sites in order fulfil the requirements of the post and have a flexible approach to working.

Desirable

Other relevant medical and non-medical training/degree.
Other relevant postgraduate qualification.
Recent research activity in hip/knee arthroplasty surgery.
Proven track record in undertaking research projects.
Experience in working at the level of a Consultant in busy district general hospital practice.
Experience of participating/leading in MDTs.
Publications in peer reviewed journals.
Experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduates and members of multi-disciplinary team.

Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels.