Locum Specialist Grade in Trauma and Orthopaedics (NHS Medical & Dental: Specialist Grade) - Tr[...]

Here at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust we’re committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse workforce and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. We are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities whilst employing people to our organisation who meet our Trust values of ambition, respect and compassion.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, forward-thinking, and progressive specialist to join our dynamic Trauma and Orthopaedics team. This exciting secondment position offers the opportunity to work across three key sites: City Health Campus, Midland Metropolitan Hospital, and Sandwell Health Campus, including participation in the on-call rota. This six-month secondment is available to start as soon as possible and is ideally suited for senior trainees or middle-grade doctors seeking to take on additional responsibilities in a consultant-level role.

Main duties of the job:

• This post is intended to be a step-up post for a senior middle grade who is competent in the delivery of care to a trauma patient.
• The appointee should be able to work flexibly during the week and some weekends to provide this service.
• The appointee will be expected to cover the second trauma theatre at MMUH at least twice a week and will have one clinic alternative week for the follow-up for the operated cases.
• The successful applicant will primarily be responsible for delivering high-quality trauma care but will also be expected to support and enhance the subspecialty surgical interests of the existing consultant team.
• A commitment to the general orthopaedic on-call rota may be required as part of this post, currently operating on a 1-in-12 basis with a split between weekday and weekend duties.

Working for our organisation:

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated care organisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.

The Trauma and Orthopaedics Department at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust provides comprehensive care for patients with musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. Services encompass the treatment of injuries to bones and joints, including hips, knees, feet, ankles, shoulders, elbows, and hands. The department also manages soft tissue injuries involving ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves.

Why Join the Trauma & Orthopaedics Team?

• Diverse Clinical Exposure: Work across multiple sites, gaining experience in both trauma and elective orthopaedic procedures.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care.
• Professional Development: Access to educational resources, research opportunities, and potential involvement in regional service development through the Black Country Alliance.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Utilize modern medical equipment and facilities, particularly at the newly opened MMUH.

For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.

Person specification:

• Basic Medical Qualification (MBBS or equivalent)
• FRCS (orth)
• Significant medical work since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor or equivalent
• Ability to independently deliver care to trauma patients

As a major employer in the Black Country and West Birmingham region we are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work-life balance. We want the Black Country and West Birmingham region to be the best place to work and as such will consider all requests to work flexibly taking into account personal and individual circumstances alongside the needs of the service.