Locum Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedics (Hand & Wrist Surgeon) Duties of the Post Clinical Duties and Responsibilities

The Trust is a forward thinking hospital and has committed income to the funding of innovative service models across a number of specialities.
We are looking to recruit a hand and wrist surgeon to specialise in both upper limb trauma and elective hand and wrist surgery. The post is a fixed one year contract to cover a sabbatical.
The outpatient service for this service is a multidisciplinary clinic with input from physiotherapy, podiatry, radiology and Sports and Exercise Medicine Consultants and Registrars. This service has grown over the past 24 months and the work associated with these clinics has led to a greater demand for our services.

Main duties of the job
The post will be based in the department of orthopaedics. There will be an average of 8 PAs of direct clinical care (including out of hours and on call work), and 2 PA's allocated for supporting professional activities (audit, admin, teaching and CPD). The trust is committed to supporting its doctors towards Continuing Professional Development and the SPA sessions within the job plan reflect this potential. As a senior employee of the Trust you will work in close co-operation with and support other clinical, medical, professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality, safe health care to patients.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified surgeons for the post of Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedics. The post will be based at Homerton University Hospital and the post- holder will have the following core responsibilities:
Please refer to Job Description., This post will work with other orthopaedic colleagues and be part of the trauma and orthopaedic team at the Homerton Hospital. This post is part of the strategic plan to build on the success of our sports medicine and orthopaedic unit.
Expertise is required within both Trauma and Elective Orthopaedic surgery, and this will include training in all aspects of hand and wrist surgery.

Clinical Duties and Responsibilities
· Senior leadership in the supervision and provision of the management and care of both elective and emergency patients including all administrative duties associated with patient care.
· Provide a consultation service and advisory service to other clinical colleagues and healthcare professionals within the Trust and Primary Care.
· Regular review and organisation of specialist Upper limb trauma cases in collaboration within a Multidisciplinary setup.
· Regular Participation in Regional (ICS) Multidisciplinary meetings to discuss and plan management of complex cases.
· Working in close co-operation with the Physio, hand therapists and Sports and exercise medicine team to develop services and practices.
· Participation in clinical audit and in continuing medical education.
· Demonstrate a firm involvement in Clinical Governance and Risk Management.
· The trust is committed to a strong, robust Appraisal and revalidation system and provides appropriate support. The doctor is expected to participate in annual appraisal activity to satisfy the revalidation process. We aim to support doctors to help them navigate this vital aspect of their professional careers.
· Participation in the trauma week on call rota. This is a 1:10 rota with prospective cover. The candidate will be expected to provide cover for colleagues in the event of unforeseen absence/sickness.
· To ensure that all junior medical staff receive a programme of high quality appropriate training, with relevant support by actively participating in the structured weekly teaching sessions.
· To understand the importance, and assist in the achieving of, delivery and maintaining the 18 week referral to treatment target.
· To provide orthopaedic clinical advice and support to GPs and colleagues from other Homerton Hospital departments when required.
· Attend regular fracture clinics and orthopaedic clinics and have a sub speciality clinic (which may be off site at the Ludwig Centre, Stratford)
· The trust is committed to supporting its doctors towards Continuing Professional Development and the SPA sessions within the job plan reflect this potential.
General Guidance for Applicants
Please ensure that you read the "Guidance Notes On Submitting An Application" under "Additional Documentation" before completing your application.
Please note: we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
We are committed to achieving equality and inclusion at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, and we respect and value the diversity and differences of our patients and our people, ensuring everyone is enabled to thrive, feels a sense of belonging, and is able to be their authentic self. We offer a range of flexible working options that enable you to balance your work and personal life, including part-time, compressed hours, remote working and job-shares.
If you are interested in joining our team, please let us know your preferred working pattern in your application, and we will consider all requests for flexible working and try to accommodate them wherever possible.
Please note that secondment arrangements will be considered for any fixed term positions, with the agreement of the existing line manager.
We are committed to equal opportunities, and have been approved as a Disability Confident Employer.

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