Job overview

Applications are invited for a Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery with an interest in Pelvic and Acetabular trauma. The appointed candidate is expected to manage polytrauma and general adult trauma procedures at the Major Trauma Centre RSCH (Royal Sussex County Hospital), PRH (Princess Royal Hospital), and tertiary elective unit, Sussex Orthopaedic Treatment Centre (SOTC)  It is essential that they are able to treat all complex pelvic and acetabular fractures, elderly fragility fractures and have experience in primary and revision arthroplasty.

The on-call responsibility for this post will include participation in trauma cover during the week and a 1 in 16 polytrauma on call at the Major Trauma Centre (MTC) and 1 in 8 weekend cover of the fragility fracture list at PRH

The post holder will join the team of trauma and pelvic and acetabular surgeons and will be expected to undertake an array of trauma, elective and reconstructive procedures. They will form part of the trauma and arthroplasty MDT’s where there is the opportunity for discussing complex cases and concomitant learning opportunity

Main duties of the job

•    Undertaking administrative duties associated with patient care.
•    Work and support all members of the clinical team in theatres, clinics and wards.
•    Day to day management of patients, liaison with trauma nurse practitioners and participation in meetings.
•    Undertake and be up to date with mandatory training.
•    Observe the rules and policies together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
•    Ensure to maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
On Call Commitment: This includes participation in the trauma on call cover weekdays at the RSCH MTC site with off-site cover when on call and PRH NOF on call rota weekends (3% Category A ).

During the ward round week, after the ward round is complete (no afternoon session booked) there is no off site cover required.
The current job plan is provisional and the workload is spread across the 2 sites that covers the East side of UHS. The job should not require travel between the 2 sites on a given day. 

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme  for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. 

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.