Job summary
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon to join the Directorate of Trauma and Orthopaedics.The successful candidate will be fellowship trained and confident in managing the full spectrum of elective orthopaedics and trauma services. A subspecialty interest in Foot and Ankle Surgery is essential, ideally with experience in the management of diabetic foot.

This is a full-time substantive post with participation in the Consultant on-call rota. The post is available to commence as soon as possible.

The successful applicant will join a dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality patient care and developing innovative services across the specialty.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the continued development of orthopaedic services within a progressive and forward-thinking department.

Main duties of the job
We expect the successful applicant to support the delivery and ongoing development of Orthopaedic services across Lancashire, working collaboratively within the wider regional network.

The role will include:

• Undertaking elective and fracture outpatient clinics
• Participation in elective and trauma operating sessions
• Ward round duties and associated administrative responsibilities

The on-call commitment is 1:8, consisting of one week of trauma on-call shared with a colleague on an alternating day basis. Outside of the on-call week, the timetable will predominantly comprise elective activity together with occasional trauma operating.

This post is subject to the Trust's Terms and Conditions of Service.

The post holder will be expected to work across both Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital and Burnley General Teaching Hospital sites.

About us
Services are provided across our two main hospital sites: Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital and Burnley General Teaching Hospital. In addition, services are delivered from several community locations including Pendle Community Hospital, Accrington Health Centre, Clitheroe Community Hospital and Rossendale Health Centre.

The Emergency Department at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital is the sole Emergency Department serving the East Lancashire population and functions as a designated Trauma Unit within the Lancashire Trauma Network, working closely with the Major Trauma Centre at Royal Preston Hospital.

Emergency services are further supported by Urgent Care Centres at both Blackburn and Burnley, together with a Minor Injuries Unit at Accrington.

Job responsibilities
We provide a comprehensive general orthopaedic and acute trauma service to the population of East Lancashire. The trauma service is Consultant led, with two all-day trauma operating lists during the week and one all-day trauma list at weekends. The on-call commitment is a 1:8 rota, consisting of alternating day cover shared with a Consultant colleague.

All Consultants contribute to the general orthopaedic service while also maintaining a recognised subspecialty interest. The department has strong links with teaching units across the North West region, supporting education, research and service development.

Operative facilities are provided across eight laminar flow theatres within the Trust, including five theatres at Burnley General Teaching Hospital and three at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital. The Trust maintains a comprehensive and regularly updated range of trauma and elective orthopaedic instrumentation.

Outpatient clinics are undertaken at both Burnley General Teaching Hospital and Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital, with peripheral orthopaedic clinics also provided at Rossendale, Pendle, Clitheroe and Accrington.

The service is supported by a full complement of radiology and pathology services, including MRI facilities available on both main hospital sites.

The post holder will be expected to play an active role in the education, training and supervision of Resident Doctors working within the department. This will include regular educational support, appraisal, career advice and, where appropriate, acting as a named Educational Supervisor. The successful candidate will also contribute to the teaching and supervision of undergraduate medical students attached to the department.

The Trust actively supports continued professional development, and the post holder will be expected to maintain up-to-date specialist knowledge through attendance at relevant conferences, study days and training courses.

Person Specification
ATTAINMENTS
Essential

• Full registration with GMC & a licence to practise
• Inclusion on the Specialist Register or due admission within 6 months
• FRCS (Tr+Orth) or equivalent accreditation

Desirable

• Evidence of recent publications/ research
• Higher degree

TRAINING
Essential

• Recognised higher professional training
• Subspecialty interest in Foot and Ankle
• Training in general trauma surgery (Adult & Paediatric)
• Fellowship trained
• Subspecialty interest in management of diabetic feet

Desirable

• ATLS

EXPERIENCE
Essential

• Specialist Registrar or equivalent grade experience in Orthopaedic surgery leading to CCT or equivalent

Desirable

• Demonstrated teaching to junior staff and non-medical staff

SKILLS
Essential

• Able to fully integrate within the Orthopaedic unit and develop own specialist interest that complements the existing skills/interests of the directorate
• Able to communicate with and motivate colleagues both medical and nonmedical
• Evidence of Good team worke
• Ability to lead a team

Desirable

• Evidence of attendance on managerial course
• Involvement in Management or Administration
• Previous evidence of leadership roles
• Proven track record in education at undergraduate and postgraduate level
• Evidence of Quality improvement projects

CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential

• Willing to reside within 10 miles/30 minutes drive of the trauma centre (Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospita
• Access to private transport
• Must be able to attend work in specified period when on-call

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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