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Job summary
Locum Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon - Darent Valley Hospital
We are seeking to appoint a Locum Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons to join our dynamic and expanding Orthopaedic Department at Darent Valley Hospital.
The successful candidates will work alongside a well-established team of 12 substantive Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons and participate in a 1:8 on-call week commitments and 1:12 on- call weekend commitments. These posts offer the opportunity to develop a specialist interest while providing comprehensive orthopaedic services across both Darent Valley Hospital and Queen Mary's Hospital.
The role will include:
Fracture clinic commitments
Trauma surgery duties
Elective and outpatient clinic activity
Cross-site working between Darent Valley Hospital and Queen Mary's Hospital
Participation in the consultant on-call rota
Main duties of the job
This is a new Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon (LOCUM) post to support the increasing workload in the department and sub-specialisation in foot and ankle. The successful candidate must be on the Specialist Registrar with the GMC or be within six months of obtaining CCST. We offer a comprehensive range of treatment both on the elective and the trauma side for our local and expanding population.
The orthopaedic department enjoys a close relationship with our surgical and medical colleagues, a particular feature is the active review of orthopaedic admissions by our Elderly Care Physician on a daily basis. The Directorate works closely in conjunction with the Trust Accident & Emergency department to review complicated fractures and provide advice when required. On call consultants are expected to conduct post take ward rounds during the weekend to support the junior doctors on call team.
About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities.
Job description Job responsibilities
1. The post holder will participate in the consultant led trauma service to maintain a high quality trauma service with consultant involvement in early operative work and fracture clinic supervision. The appointee would be encouraged to further develop and update skills in the acute management of complex fractures and reconstruction of intra-articular fractures.
2. Surgical work will encompass the whole range of general orthopaedic. Elective surgical work will include primarily foot and ankle surgery including arthroscopic surgery and reconstruction.
3. The post holder will be required to adopt a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge in partnership with other consultant colleagues.
4. He/she will be expected to fully participate in the teaching activities of the Directorate.
5. He/she will share in the Directorates management and administrative responsibilities by representing the Orthopaedic Directorate in Trust committees.
6. The post holder undertakes, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
7. For purposes of management and use of resources he/she will be accountable to the Clinical Director of Orthopaedics working closely with the operational Managers, to ensure the effective and efficient use of resources allocated.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registerable medical qualification, MRCS/FRCS Orthopaedic On specialist register or within 6 months of CCT
Desirable
Research degree/MBA
Training and experience Essential
Wide experience in all aspects of Trauma and Orthopaedics Lower limb experience Experience in working in a Trauma and Orthopaedic unit
Desirable
Experience in foot and ankle surgery Arthroplasty Diabetic foot experience
Management/Teaching Essential
Leadership and Budgetary skills. Good interpersonal relationship Committed to training of junior doctors
Desirable
Previous experience of teaching Previous management experience, Courses.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Employer details Employer name Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Address Darent Valley Hospital
Darenth Wood Road
Dartford
DA2 8DA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)