Locum Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to recruit a Locum Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon to join our team of thirteen Consultants, based at Barnsley Hospital.

The post is offered on a fixed term full time (10 PA) basis. The successful appointee will be a soft tissue knee specialist, who will be joining two other soft tissue knee surgeon and a team of four other lower limb arthroplasty specialists and one associate specialist. They will also have an interest in orthopaedic trauma surgery. The post holder will be expected to help develop the departments soft tissue knee service which includes an acute knee clinic. They will perform all aspects of knee surgery including primary arthroplasty and excluding revision knee arthroplasty. The post holder is expected to be enthusiastic and passionate about training and education of higher surgical trainees and other registrars in the department. We are looking for a dynamic individual who will add further drive in our hospitals pursuit towards being outstanding.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Services

To provide an effective Orthopaedic Surgery Service to Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

To work closely with colleagues to provide a high quality service.

Training and Education

To take an active part in the teaching and training programme.

To contribute to postgraduate and continuing medical education activity.

To be part of the Orthopaedic teaching and training programme.

To take an active part in the South Yorkshire Orthopaedic training rotation which we have strong links with.

To be keen to be Clinical/Educational Supervisor for Higher Surgical/Core/Foundation trainees

To contribute to the training of nurses, scientific and technical staff, as appropriate.

To assist the appraisal and assessment of Junior Medical Staff in accordance with Trust guidelines.

Quality

To participate in developing a satisfactory and consistent quality of service.

To participate in clinical audit and ensure outcomes are met.

To contribute towards research projects, as appropriate.

Regular contribution to M&M

The duties are subject to review from time to time and that such changes as may be desirable to the job plan will be negotiated with the post holder. It is anticipated that a review will take place once a year.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration with GMC and FRCS (or equivalent). On Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCST.
• NJR registration
• Recognised & Reputed post-CCT Soft tissue knee fellowship with evidence of supervised and unsupervised lists (covering the range of procedures mentioned in Key result areas) and clinics

Desirable

• Holder of diplomas or qualifications pertinent to Orthopaedic practice.
• Awards/Scholarships
• ATLS qualified (Current)

AUDIT / CLINICAL EFFECTIVENESS

Essential

• Experience of, commitment to, and evidence of involvement in Audit and Clinical Effectiveness initiatives.

Desirable

• Willingness to take a lead role in organising Audit / Clinical effectiveness.

Experience

Essential

• Extensive training and broad experience in Orthopaedics and Trauma.
• Satisfactory completion of training portfolio established by appropriate college or equivalent as determined by college assessor.

Desirable

• Familiarity with issues of NHS service provision, organisation and development.
• Comprehensive experience at a senior level in Orthopaedics and Trauma

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Essential

• Clear, fluent and articulate in verbal and written presentation.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Desirable

• COMMUNICATION SKILLSClear, fluent and articulate in verbal and written presentation.
• Good interpersonal skills.Empathy for patients.
• IT awareness / skills.

Motivation/Leadership

Essential

• Ability to maintain an up to date service.
• Personal integrity and reliability. Commitment to continual learning.
• Flexibility, resilience, ability to cope under pressure.
• Relates effectively with professional colleagues.
• Effective supervision of others caring for patients

Desirable

• Ability to inspire and motivate other team members and gain commitment showing self-confidence and personal drive.
• Good team player
• Ability to innovate, develop new principles and methods.
• Aspirations towards excellence.
• Able to manage personal emotions and stress when under pressure.

About the employer

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work.

We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone.

We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation.

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Please note we reserve the right to close positions early