Consultant Orthopaedic - Lower Limb
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This post is for 10PAs for 1 year covering elective Lower Limb arthroplasty services
The post holder will be part of a team of 17 consultants providing a comprehensive emergency trauma and elective orthopaedic service.
Elective work, including outpatients and theatres, takes place at St Albans City Hospital.
The department is well-staffed across both locations, supporting consistent and high-quality care.
Main duties of the job
The appointee is expected to be confident in delivering elective limb arthroplasty services.
The appointee will be expected to contribute actively to administrative, teaching, and research activities within the department. Consultants are expected to represent the department on various Trust committees and take on delegated responsibilities in line with their interests and departmental needs, as assigned by the Clinical Director.
All consultants are responsible for supervising Specialist Registrars, who rotate through the department as part of their training. The appointee is also expected to contribute meaningfully to governance and quality improvement, demonstrating a commitment to high standards of patient care and safety.
Person specification
Essential
Essential
- GMC Registration
- Success in intercollegiate speciality examination or overseas speciality examination.
Desirable
- Higher academic degree
About the employer
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net
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