Job overview

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to recruit a dynamic and enthusiastic consultant in orthopaedic surgery to provide delivery of a comprehensive trauma and orthopaedic service. The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop subspecialist interests to reflect their particular interests, complement the specialist interests of the existing consultants, and the needs of the trust.

The post is based in the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle and the West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven. The Cumberland Infirmary is the hub for all major trauma surgery. 

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate a firm commitment to the principles of Clinical Governance including:-

• Developing and maintaining appropriate systems and practice to ensure effective clinical audit.
• Attending and contributing to the Trust Clinical Governance Programmes.
• Ensuring that staff within your area of responsibility are aware of the Trust’s Risk Management Strategy, and that it is implemented
• Participating in the Trust Clinical Incident Reporting System.
• Developing a programme of personal continuing medical education and professional development in accordance with the recommendations of the relevant Royal Colleges.

The Trust will expect and support the post holder to maintain professional expertise through attending meetings and courses.

During the early part of their career the appointee will be supported by a named mentor (senior consultant).

An interest in research and teaching is expected with participation in projects and courses to enhance the standing role of the department within the Trust.

Working for our organisation

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria.  The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of ‘safe, high quality care every time':

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.