Locum Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon

Job overview

We are actively seeking a locum consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon . The department would expect appropriate fellowship training or previous experience in the areas of major trauma, orthopaedic trauma and elective orthopaedic surgery.

You will join a dynamic team at the Peninsula Trauma Centre which is part of an expanding university teaching hospital in Britain’s Ocean City. This is  an opportunity to live and work in one of the most attractive parts of England.  There is easy access to both coasts of Devon and Cornwall with beautiful beaches and we are in close proximity to Dartmoor National Park, the Tamar Valley and South Hams. Good transport links exist to London and the rest of the country with an international airport situated close by in Exeter that serves most of Europe. There are excellent local schools.

Main duties of the job

This post is an additional appointment and the successful candidate would contribute to the major trauma and orthopaedic trauma services.

The successful candidate will be employed by University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHPT) which is closely associated with Plymouth University Peninsula School of Medicine and Dentistry (PUPMED).  The successful candidate will be based in the Trauma & Orthopaedic Department where there are numerous teaching and growing research opportunities in collaboration with PUPMED and the clinical trials unit.  For a full description of the main hospitals and services of the Trust please see www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To provide a high standard of diagnosis and treatment to inpatients and outpatients in both trauma and elective surgery.

As a senior employee of the Trust, the post holder will work in close cooperation with and support other clinical, medical professional and management colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to our patients.

Integral to the responsibilities of the post are the following:

To ensure the provision of a first-class clinical service

• To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the speciality
• To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate
• To undertake all work in accordance with the Trust’s procedures and operating policies
• To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust’s and Division’s service plans
• To maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty
• To work effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and promote team working