ConsultantOrthopaedics

Consultant T&O Surgeon in Major Trauma & Pelvic Reconstruction

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Cardiff

Salary

£114,099 – £166,585

Posted

1 weeks ago

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a full time consultant Trauma & Orthopedic Surgeon, with an interest in Major Trauma and Pelvic ReconstructionThis post consists of 12 sessions ( inclusive of 2 temporary additional sessions ) comprising of 9 DCC sessions and 3 SPA sessions per week as an average and will be delivered on a six-week cycle. There will be an attachment to an existing trauma team but there will be specialresponsibilities to patients admitted under auspices of the Major Trauma Centre. The MTC week will be preceded by the weekend on-call. This is on-call for Major Trauma and 2nd on-call for General Trauma. It will comprise a Saturday and Sunday morning MTC ward round and MTC operating as required.

To provide with Consultant colleagues (as appropriate) a service in the speciality to the hospitals so designated, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness and promotion of health.

To have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge (as appropriate) in liaison with Consultant colleagues and for the proper functioning of the department in line with the Operational Policy and Strategic Plan (as amended from time to time).

Consultant T&O Surgeon in Major Trauma & Pelvic Reconstruction

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

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To be responsible for the professional supervision and management of resident medical / dental staff. If appropriate the post holder will be named in the contracts of resident medical / dental staff as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as an initial source of advice to such doctors regarding their careers.

To participate in continuing medical education in ways which are acceptable to the Chief Executive.

To be responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and for contributing to and participating in postgraduate and continuing medical education activity and audit activities, locally and nationally.

All Consultants teach and train at all levels of undergraduate and postgraduate education. Consultants are encouraged to participate fully in current research projects and to initiate projects of their own. Excellent research facilities are available on site.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support. Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Person specification

Essential

Full GMC registration with a licence to practise, on Specialist Register for specialty / Specialty Registrar with CCT due within six months of interview date
ATLS provider status
Broad experience in orthopaedic surgery and a demonstrable above-average competence in specialist adult trauma surgery
Completion of trauma fellowship including pelvic reconstruction in a recognised trauma centre or university teaching hospital Experience and training in surgical management of common non-specialised orthopaedic conditions in children
Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working
Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
Evidence of proactive engagement with appraisal and revalidation (or equivalent)
Evidence of active research interests
Ability to critically appraise research
Evidence of teaching medical / dental students and resident doctors
Commitment to participating in and understanding of the management process
Evidence of effective leadership/management skills

Desirable

Relevant Higher Degree e.g. MD, PhD
MSc in Trauma