Locum Consultant Orthopaedics

Job summary

Locum Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedics (Lower Limb)

Fixed Term - 12 months

10 PAs

The Trauma and Orthopaedic Department based at St Mary's Hospital is looking to recruit a Locum Consultant for a period of twelve months. We are looking for a highly motivated doctor to join our team and support with reducing our elective waiting list.

You will be committed to upholding our Trust values. In return, you will join a friendly multidisciplinary team, delivering compassionate care to our island residents and visitors. We will invest in you as an individual and in your future professional development.

This is a unique opportunity to combine a challenging and rewarding role in an environment that offers excellent quality of life and a healthy work-life balance. The Isle of Wight has world-class sailing facilities and beautiful beaches; most of the Island is semi-rural with miles of unspoilt bridleways through National Trust woods and chalk down land, offering spectacular coastal walks in areas of outstanding natural beauty. There are also rapid and frequent ferry/rail links with Portsmouth, Southampton and Lymington (London can be reached in 90 minutes).

Please direct enquiries to Mr Jason Millington, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and Clinical Lead for Trauma & Orthopaedics via email [email protected]. Informal visits are welcomed.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work as part of the Consultants team and will be exposed to a wide range of elective and trauma surgery. The department is actively involved in audit and research and there are opportunities for the post holder to be involved in both.

The post holder will be expected to participate in a non-resident 1:7 on call commitment.

The Orthopaedic Department provides an integrated Orthopaedic and Trauma service and has facilities which include: elective and trauma wards for in-patient care, day-case unit, two Trauma & Orthopaedic theatres, designated Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, x-ray and out-patient suite.

About us

Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trust's beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.

Job responsibilities

• To assist in the provision of a comprehensive orthopaedic and trauma service.
• To lead in the day-to-day management of orthopaedic and trauma patients.
• To undertake theatre lists and clinics as required.
• To participate in the 1:7 on-call rota with prospective cover for leave.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent. MRCS or equivalent.
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for orthopaedics and trauma; CESR or eligible for entry on the Register or within 6 months of the receipt of Certificate of Completed Training (CCT) at the time of interview.

Desirable

• Higher degree e.g. MD. PhD

Experience and Skills

Essential

• Completion of lower limb arthroplasty fellowship and completion of a recognised training programme in orthopaedics and trauma.
• Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in orthopaedics and trauma.
• Special interest in lower limb surgery and knowledge of current trends in speciality.

Desirable

• Interest in foot and ankle surgery
• Interest in soft tissue knee surgery

Teaching Audit and Research

Essential

• Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff.
• Evidence of participation in clinical audit relevant to speciality.

Desirable

• Publication in reviewed journals/ Published audits