Consultant T&O Surgeon in Major Trauma & Pelvic Reconstruction
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We have an exciting opportunity for a full time consultant Trauma & Orthopedic Surgeon, with an interest in Major Trauma and Pelvic ReconstructionThis post consists of 12 sessions ( inclusive of 2 temporary additional sessions ) comprising of 9 DCC sessions and 3 SPA sessions per week as an average and will be delivered on a six-week cycle. There will be an attachment to an existing trauma team but there will be specialresponsibilities to patients admitted under auspices of the Major Trauma Centre. The MTC week will be preceded by the weekend on-call. This is on-call for Major Trauma and 2nd on-call for General Trauma. It will comprise a Saturday and Sunday morning MTC ward round and MTC operating as required.
Main duties of the job
To provide with Consultant colleagues (as appropriate) a service in the speciality to the hospitals so designated, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness and promotion of health.
To have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge (as appropriate) in liaison with Consultant colleagues and for the proper functioning of the department in line with the Operational Policy and Strategic Plan (as amended from time to time).
To be responsible for the professional supervision and management of resident medical / dental staff. If appropriate the post holder will be named in the contracts of resident medical / dental staff as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as an initial source of advice to such doctors regarding their careers.
To participate in continuing medical education in ways which are acceptable to the Chief Executive.
To be responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and for contributing to and participating in postgraduate and continuing medical education activity and audit activities, locally and nationally.
All Consultants teach and train at all levels of undergraduate and postgraduate education. Consultants are encouraged to participate fully in current research projects and to initiate projects of their own. Excellent research facilities are available on site.
Person specification
Quali
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise, on Specialist Register for specialty / Specialty Registrar with CCT due within six months of interview date
- ATLS provider status
Desirable
- Relevant Higher Degree e.g. MD, PhD
- MSc in Trauma
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in orthopaedic surgery and a demonstrable above-average competence in specialist adult trauma surgery
- Completion of trauma fellowship including pelvic reconstruction in a recognised trauma centre or university teaching hospital Experience and training in surgical management of common non-specialised orthopaedic conditions in children
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
- Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
- Evidence of proactive engagement with appraisal and revalidation (or equivalent)
Research
Essential
- Evidence of active research interests
- Ability to critically appraise research
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of teaching medical / dental students and resident doctors
Management
Essential
- Commitment to participating in and understanding of the management process
- Evidence of effective leadership/management skills
About the employer
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.