Job summary
- Main area
- Trauma & Orthopaedics
- Grade
- Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 390-MR-T&O-SO-4704
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southend
- Town
- Southend
- Salary
- £93,666 - £126,281 per annum pro rata for part time
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 02/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
T&O Consultant with specialist interest in Hip Arthroplasty
Consultant
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people. Our newly formed Trust, comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend, is determined to provide the best health services for its local population. We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation working in the best interests of the people we serve.
Job overview
We are looking for a Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedic with a special interest in hip & knee arthroplasty surgery. You would join the existing team of more than 50 Trauma & Orthopaedic consultants across MSE and will primarily be based at the Southend Hospital site.
Mid and South Essex Foundation Trust is made up of three Acute hospitals based at Basildon, Broomfield and Southend, all of which have access to MRI/CT diagnostic equipment. Additional elective day-case and inpatient theatre capacity is provided through a dedicated elective orthopaedic centre at Braintree Community Hospital which has recently been accredited as one of only 8 National Elective Orthopaedic Hubs by GIRFT.
Main duties of the job
Ward rounds
Elective Adult Orthopaedic Clinics
Fracture clinics
Elective theatre sessions
Regular trauma theatre sessions
Attend departmental and divisional meetings as required
1:12 on call rota
Working for our organisation
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We look forward to your application. Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.
Person specification
Clinical Experience
Essential criteria
- Clinical expertise in T&O
- Completed recognised fellowship in Hip Arthroplasty
- Broad experience in management of general skeletal trauma
- Evidence of ability to make decisions
Desirable criteria
- Previous consultant experience
- Fellowship experience in lower limb arthorplasty
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MBBS or equivalent
- Entry on GMC Specialist Registrar
- Appropriate higher surgical Trauma and Orthopaedic Qualification
Desirable criteria
- Post graduate degree
Experience & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Evidence of thorough and broad training in speciality
- Comprehensive knowledge in the speciality and ability to offer expert clinical opinion
- Demonstrates good knowledge of structure and culture of NHS roles and responsibilities
Desirable criteria
- Previous consultant experience
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sean Symons
- Job title
- Clinical Director
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01268 524900
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