Locum Consultant in Paediatric Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Bristol

Salary

£113,565 – £150,569

Posted

2 weeks ago

About the role

Applications are invited for a Locum Consultant Paediatric Trauma & Orthopaedics position within the Department of Paediatric Trauma & Orthopaedics at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children. The successful applicant will join an established and highly regarded team of Consultant Paediatric T&O Surgeons who work collaboratively to provide comprehensive surgical care for children. Bristol Royal Hospital for Children is a paediatric major trauma centre supported by a range of subspecialty services, ensuring high-quality care for both local and referred patients throughout the region. This post will be for a period of 6 months to support the sustained delivery of the Paediatric T&O service both in hours and out of hours. The successful candidate will have experience in Paediatric T&O surgery and a commitment to maintaining and advancing the service.

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate a strong track record of multidisciplinary working, contribute to service development and support the training of junior doctors and wider MDT. The candidate will play a key role in delivering outstanding, family-centred care for the department.

We are looking for a surgeon who brings clinical excellence, leadership, and a drive to innovate. In return, you'll find a hospital that invests in its people, champions research, and empowers consultants to shape the services of tomorrow.

Person specification

Essential

Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
Eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview
Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
Fellowship in paediatric orthopaedics of suitable duration
Evidence of first class professional practice in paediatric trauma and orthopaedics.
Ability to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
At least 12 months of specialist paediatric trauma and orthopaedics
Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation in routine clinical audit
Positive approach to evidence based practice
Participation in continuing professional development
Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
Ability to practice independently as a consultant
Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
Ability to be a flexible team member
Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
Awareness of personal limitations
Meets professional health requirements
Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role

Desirable

Additional Postgraduate qualification (e.g. MD, PhD, MSc) relevant to clinical speciality
Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy
Experience in frame application for paediatric elective and trauma cases
Attendance at a management training course and evidence of learning from it
Experience in organising audit
Experience of risk management
Evidence of management/leadership experience and/or qualifications and courses
Additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels