Locum Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedics in Truro

This 12-month replacement locum consultant post in trauma and orthopaedics sits at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, filling a gap ahead of a possible permanent appointment. The core of the work is delivering a high-quality trauma service, with elective practice kept up to maintain skills. The role could be developmental and trauma-only for the right candidate, and the advert mentions a lower limb specialist interest. Entry requires a full GMC licence to practise and a higher orthopaedic surgical qualification.

What the job involves

• Deliver a high-quality trauma service
• Maintain the highest clinical standards in managing orthopaedic surgical patients
• Maintain an elective interest to suit service needs, alongside a strong trauma workload
• Share day-to-day management of the trauma and orthopaedic workload with colleagues
• Teach and train junior staff and medical students
• Take responsibility for active participation in continuing medical education
• Take an active part in departmental and Trust clinical governance and audit
• Attend meetings as appropriate
• Cover the weekly timetable, including out-of-hours responsibilities
• Take a full part in local MDT processes

Qualifications

• An appropriate higher orthopaedic surgical qualification

Registration & licences

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise

Experience

• Wide experience across orthopaedic surgery, specifically trauma surgery
• Experience in clinical audit and clinical governance

Skills & knowledge

• Fluent English to IELRS level 7.5
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, adapting style to the audience

Checks & eligibility

• Identity checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Work health assessmentCriminal record check
• Right to work check

Nice to have

• Experience in a trauma and orthopaedic fellowship
• Current experience of independent periprosthetic and revision hip arthroplasty
• MS, MD or PhD

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