About this role
Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon with a subspecialty interest in Paediatric Orthopaedics. The successful candidate will be fellowship trained and have the skills and experience to manage the full spectrum of trauma and orthopaedic conditions.
This is a full-time post with participation in the Consultant on-call rota and the post is available to start as soon as possible.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will play a key role in delivering and networking orthopaedic services across Lancashire, working collaboratively with regional partners to support the development of cohesive, high-quality trauma and orthopaedic care. The successful applicant will complement the existing team of established consultants and work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT) within the Trauma and Orthopaedics Directorate.
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The appointment will be made subject to the Trust's Terms and Conditions of Service. The post will include clinical sessions at both Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital and Burnley General Teaching Hospital, and the successful applicant will be expected to contribute fully to both elective and emergency services.
About us
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust provides a caring service to a population of 566,000 in the Pennine Lancashire area. Services are provided from our two main sites, the Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital and Burnley General Teaching Hospital and from our community rehabilitation wards at Pendle Community Hospital, Accrington Victoria Hospital and Clitheroe Community Hospital.
Job description Job responsibilities
Undertake elective theatre sessions at both Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital and Burnley General Teaching Hospital. Trauma theatre sessions will be based at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital. Undertake weekly fracture and elective outpatient clinics at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital, working collaboratively with the Paediatric Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP), Physiotherapy, and Orthotics teams to deliver highquality, patientcentred care. Take responsibility for the training, supervision, and professional development of junior medical staff, including supervision within outpatient clinics and theatre sessions. Actively contribute to service development within the Trauma and Orthopaedics Directorate. Participate fully in clinical governance, audit and quality improvement activities, supporting the ongoing development and assurance of safe, personal, effective and highquality services.
Person Specification
ATTAINMENTS Essential
Full registration with GMC & a licence to practise Inclusion on the Specialist Register or due admission within 6 months FRCS (Tr+Orth) or equivalent accreditation
Desirable
Evidence of recent publications/ research Higher degree
TRAINING Essential
Recognised higher professional training Sub-specialty interest in lower limb arthroplasty Training in general trauma surgery (Adult & Paediatric) Fellowship trained
Desirable
ATLS
EXPERIENCE Essential
Specialist Registrar or equivalent grade experience in Orthopaedic surgery leading to CCT or equivalent
Desirable
Demonstrated teaching to junior staff and non-medical staff
SKILLS Essential
Able to fully integrate within the Orthopaedic unit and develop own specialist interest that complements the existing skills/interests of the directorate Able to communicate with and motivate colleagues both medical and nonmedical Evidence of Good team worke Ability to lead a team
Desirable
Evidence of attendance on managerial course Involvement in Management or Administration Previous evidence of leadership roles Proven track record in education at undergraduate and postgraduate level Evidence of Quality improvement projects
CIRCUMSTANCES Essential
Willing to reside within 10 miles/30 minutes drive of the trauma centre (Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospita Access to private transport Must be able to attend work in specified period when on-call
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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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Haslingden Road
Blackburn
BB2 3HH
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)