Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon (Complex Trauma & Limb Reconstruction)
Posted 3 days 5 hours ago by University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Main area Orthopaedic Surgeon Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week Job ref 387-S-3808MP
Site Bristol Royal Infirmary Town Bristol Salary £105,504 - £139,882 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 30/04/:59 Interview date 13/05/2025
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UHBW are looking to recruit a consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with a specialist interest in complex trauma and limb reconstruction. This is an exciting time to join the Limb Reconstruction team at UHBW as we look to expand the move operating to the elective Hub at Southmead hospital. You will be joining an existing team of 2 consultants supported by Plastic surgeons at Southmead. The Service offers tertiary referral services to the South West of England and further afield. It is recognised as a Centre of excellence.
Main duties of the jobThe post-holder will be expected to undertake general and fracture/acute clinics, including a commitment to the Virtual Fracture Clinic. The successful applicant will have a component of their job plan dedicated to ward rounds and junior clinical supervision/on-ward teaching. In addition, the post-holder will have a commitment to general trauma lists, elective operating, and an on-call commitment as per the weekly team duties and 1 in 12 weekends with expected flexibility due to rota reorganisation. The job plan will be split 8.5 DCC and 1.5 SPA.
Working for our organisationUniversity Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond.
Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesPlease see the attached Job Description and Person Specifications for further details of this position.
Person specification Qualifications & Training- Full GMC Registration.
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT or CESR (proposed CCT / CESR date must be within 12 months of interview);
- Recognised surgical fellowship training programme in Limb Reconstruction and complex trauma
- Higher academic qualification
- Evidence of first class professional practice in adult trauma and orthopaedics with evidence of continued practice and skills in Limb Reconstruction and complex trauma
- Recognised fellowship training programme in limb reconstruction and major trauma.
- Demonstrable surgical experience in complex lower limb trauma, FRI, limb lengthening, deformity correction
- Overseas experience within recognised limb reconstruction units
- Ability to practice fully and independently in the field of limb reconstruction
- Ability to practice independently on the adult on-call trauma rota.
- Additional upper/lower limb surgery training to complement the existing skills of the department.
- Ability to make clinical decisions at Consultant level
- Evidence of appropriate higher Trauma & Orthopaedic qualification (e.g. PhD, MD, MSc)
- Experience with 3D printing in limb reconstruction
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
- Positive approach to evidence based practice
- Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
- Knowledge of the principles involved in research
- Evidence of involvement in research
- Evidence of peer review research papers
- Ability to increase the academic profile of the department.
- Experience of teaching medical students.
- Experience of supervising trainees.
- Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
- Formal teaching qualification
- Working knowledge of current NHS environment and priorities.
- Demonstration of experience in active management of upper and lower limb trauma patients.
- 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
- Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
- Evidence of involvement in clinical management
- 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
- Evidence of entitlement to live and work in the UK.
- Must be able to meet on call requirements.
- Must have a keen interest in active management of patients with upper or lower limb trauma.
- Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
- Full driving license and access to a car for travel to outside clinics
- Basic IT skills
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.