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Job overview

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust (ROH) is seeking to recruit a Locum Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with a special interest in foot and ankle surgery. The post is primarily for elective foot and ankle surgery at The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust though sessions may be available at the Birmingham Children’s Hospital and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Applicants should have at least two years’ experience in elective Foot and Ankle surgery and have obtained the FRCS or equivalent.

Involvement in ongoing or new research projects is expected to be a major part of the post. There will be an opportunity to undertake research and audit, fostering links with the Universities of Birmingham and Aston. The post holder will be expected to undertake presentations and produce publications based on their work.

The department currently undertakes a comprehensive range of Foot and Ankle surgical procedures on adults and young people over the age of 16. The hospital has busy Sports Medicine and Podiatric departments that work closely with the Foot and Ankle team. The appointee will take over from one of the consultants who is taking a sabbatical.

The individual appointed to the post will have completed orthopaedic training and a training Fellowship in elective Foot and Ankle surgery. Experience and interest in adolescent foot and ankle surgery and/or diabetic feet surgery is desirable.

Main duties of the job

The job plan is based upon 10 PA’s initially. It is anticipated that the successful candidate would undertake one all day, (2.5 PA) theatre lists per week, with a further 4 out-patient clinics per week (4 PA). The Trust currently offers 1.5 PA for supporting professional activities to cover mandatory training, CPD, preparation for appraisal, attendance at audit etc.  A further session will be flexible

Working for our organisation

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.

Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.

The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.

The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.

If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.