This consultant post in trauma and orthopaedics sits at the One Health Elective Surgery Hub in North Lincolnshire, the provider's first dedicated elective surgery hub for NHS-referred patients. The surgeon would assess and treat hip and knee conditions in clinic, perform elective joint surgery with pre- and post-operative care, and contribute to service development. The post is permanent, full-time and weekday-only, focused on planned hip and knee surgery. Applicants must already be substantive NHS consultants on the GMC Specialist Register, with unrestricted licence to practise.
What the job involves
- Assess, diagnose and manage hip and knee conditions in outpatient clinics
- Perform elective hip and knee surgery in line with national standards and agreed clinical pathways
- Provide pre- and post-operative follow-up care
- Work with anaesthetic, nursing and wider multidisciplinary teams to maintain high standards of care
- Support the development and expansion of orthopaedic services at One Health
- Keep accurate clinical records and produce clinic letters, operative notes and patient reports
- Attend multidisciplinary team meetings and clinical case discussions
- Ensure compliance with GMC standards, clinical governance and regulatory frameworks
- Contribute to audit, quality improvement and service evaluation
- Supervise and support clinical colleagues where appropriate
- Take part in appraisal and revalidation
- Promote a culture of patient safety, clinical excellence and continuous improvement
What's required
Qualifications
- FRCS (Trauma & Orthopaedics) or equivalent
Registration & licences
- Full GMC registration with Specialist Register status in Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery
- Unrestricted GMC registration and licence to practise
Experience
- Experienced substantive NHS consultant
- 12 months or more as a substantive or locum NHS consultant
- Proven experience in hip and knee surgery within NHS and/or independent practice
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent clinical, communication and team-working skills
Nice to have
- Fellowship training in hip and knee arthroplasty and/or lower limb reconstruction
- Experience developing orthopaedic services
What's offered
- Annual leave in accordance with NHS terms and conditions
- NHS Pension Scheme eligibility, subject to applicable arrangements
- Continuing professional development supported in line with organisational and professional requirements
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The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
