Locum Consultant in Paediatric Trauma & Orthopaedics in Leeds

This is a 10 PA locum appointment for a Locum Consultant Paediatric Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon. This post will be available from April for a period of 12 months. The post will deliver 10 PAs supporting the Paediatric Trauma & Orthopaedic team (Mr Davies, Ms Deriu, Miss Fishlock, Mr Foster, Mr Holton & Mr Sabouni). The post will be based at Leeds General Infirmary. There may be opportunity to provide an outreach service as part of the hub and spoke model in place across West Yorkshire.

The successful applicant should hold FRCS (Trauma & Orth) or equivalent qualification and should be on the Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK, or have references which have been authorised by the Deputy Medical Director and Clinical Director. Applicants should have established skills in General Paediatric Trauma & Orthopaedics. Excellent communication and team working skills, a strong commitment to teaching and service development are essential.

Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share. Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the hospital, which can be arranged by contacting:

• Mr J Aderinto, Clinical Director Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery: j.aderinto@nhs.net
• Ms L Deriu, Clinical Lead Consultant in Paediatric Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery: l.deriu@nhs.net

Main duties of the job:

The post-holder will provide a key role in developing and delivering the paediatric orthopaedic service, improving outcomes for our patients. As a natural hub for Yorkshire and with excellent connections to all parts of the North of England, we have worked hard to bring a logical alignment to patient services within the well-equipped children's hospital. The appointed candidate will join a dedicated, consultant lead, multidisciplinary team working closely with general Trauma and Orthopaedic and Major Trauma Centre surgeons to provide excellent patient care. Leeds has one of the largest major trauma centres with a high volume of paediatric orthopaedic trauma.

In relation to this post, the post holder will provide support to the Paediatric Trauma and Orthopaedics team. It will therefore ensure the service is able to continue in its pursuit to provide the best levels of care for patients accessing the service on both a trauma and elective basis.

For further insight please refer to the attached Job Description & Job Specification document.

About us:

The Paediatric Trauma and Orthopaedic service continues to grow and develop. Leeds General Infirmary opened as a level 1 trauma centre on 2 April 2013. Due to its regional remit, it provides responsibility of care to a population of almost 3 million. The support encompasses all aspects of trauma care, including attendance at trauma meetings, co-ordination and prioritisation of patient care, and emergency admissions as well as emergency operating. The trauma on call Consultant also includes a daily combined ward round with a multi-disciplinary team on the paediatric orthopaedic ward.

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Job responsibilities:

• To deliver care to patients with Paediatric Trauma & Orthopaedic conditions at the Leeds General Infirmary.
• Acute care of paediatric patients.
• Elective operating with pre-operative & post-operative ward rounds.
• Supervision of patients.
• Contribute to Specialist Multi-disciplinary team meetings.
• Contribute to the role of Leeds as a training centre for national trainees in Paediatric Trauma & Orthopaedics.
• Provide support and clinical expertise to the teams based in referring centres.

Job Plan and Working Arrangements:

The job plan review will take place annually, normally with the Clinical Director or Lead Clinician for Paediatric Trauma & Orthopaedics. The annual job plan review may result in a revised job plan. There may be an interim review of the job plan where duties, responsibilities, accountability arrangements or objectives have changed or need to change significantly within the area.

Proposed Job Plan:

The post consists of 10 PAs with 8.5 PAs of direct clinical care (DCC) and 1.5 PAs of supporting professional activity (SPA). The post will initially be appointed to provide a service at Leeds General Infirmary. There is potential to develop and provide paediatric trauma and orthopaedic elective clinics within the hub and spoke model at one of the District General Hospitals within West Yorkshire.

Please refer to Job Description attached for further information.

Person Specification:

• Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills:

• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Should have completed a recognised training programme in trauma & orthopaedic surgery.
• At least 2 years higher training in a recognised Paediatric Trauma & Orthopaedic Fellowship programme.

Qualifications:

• MB BS (or equivalent).
• Higher degree e.g. MD/PhD relevant to the subspecialty.

Experience:

• Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in the management of acute paediatric trauma surgical conditions.
• Specifically, he/she must demonstrate a level of skills and clinical experience in General Paediatric Trauma & Orthopaedics.
• Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.

Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills:

• Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.
• AUDIT - Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
• TEACHING - Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check:

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.