We are seeking to appoint a full time, substantive Consultant with an interest in Lower Limb surgery to work within the directorate of Trauma and Orthopaedics.
We welcome applications from eligible candidates across the full spectrum of experience, from those who are about to complete their specialist training to those who have established careers.
Subspeciality interest in hip & knee arthroplasty is required. Experience in hip and knee revision arthroplasty would be advantageous.
We expect this person to help deliver and network the Orthopaedic service within Lancashire. This includes:
- Undertaking elective and fracture outpatient clinics
- Elective and trauma operating sessions
- Ward round duties and associated administration
On call duties are currently 1:8 with a 2 tier cover on all days. The successful applicant will complement the team of established consultants and wider MDT within the directorate.
The post is subject to the Trust’s terms and conditions of service. The post will have sessions at both Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital and Burnley General Teaching Hospital.
Services are provided from our two main sites, the Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital and Burnley General Teaching Hospital. They are also provided from our community sites at Pendle Community Hospital, Accrington Health Centre, Clitheroe Community Hospital and Rossendale Health Centre.
The Emergency Department at Blackburn is the only ED for East Lancashire and is a Trauma Unit in the Lancashire Trauma Network working closely with the Trauma Centre at the Royal Preston Hospital. The ED is supported by Urgent Care Centres at Blackburn and Burnley and a Minor Injuries Unit at Accrington.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Mr Kevin Sharpe Job title: Clinical Director for Trauma and Orthopaedics Telephone number: 01254 735151
