Job Description

The on call commitment is 1:16 for complex orthopaedic trauma, with separate on call services for hands and spines. The candidate would be expected to deliver regular fracture clinics and trauma lists, including on the weekend. A proportion of elective operating sessions will be delivered flexibly. The post holder will work to a 10 PA job plan.



Leadership & Governance Work with colleagues to provide a comprehensive trauma & orthopaedic service to the Trust and ensure that the highest standards of care are achieved. Work with colleagues in planning service delivery including a forward looking innovative practice. Contribute to the Trust's corporate and strategic objectives and undertake mandatory training required by the Trust. Work with colleagues to meet the required activity targets of the Trust.



Play an active role in implementing the Trusts Clinical Governance program. Demonstrate active participation in clinical audit. Demonstrate excellence in patient care. Deputise for colleagues including covering for absence of leave and at short notice in exceptional circumstances.



Human Resources Manage the performance of staff, through coaching and mentoring to enhance their potential and take action to improve poor performance when necessary. Have individual annual appraisals against objectives aligned to a Job Plan. Contribute, enthusiastically, to the teaching of patients, undergraduates and postgraduates in a wide range of health-related disciplines. Interpersonal and Communication Skills Demonstrate and uphold the trusts behavioural framework.



The post holder must have well-developed listening and communication skills and be able to deal effectively with clinicians from all disciplines, managers and professionals both within and outside the Trust. The post holder must have well-developed presentational skills, good report writing skills and make effective use of presentation aids. Planning and organizing Support the development of a culture of continuous improvement, developing and contributing to service developments and the formulation of business cases to support these. Effectively plan, communicate and execute change.



Analysis and data management Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of all information governance and professional standards. Respond to complaints according to the trust protocols and within the appropriate time-frame. Equality and Diversity Ensure the implementation of equality and diversity policy in relation to management and development of staff in the division. Actively promote the equality and diversity policies of the Trust.



Continuing Medical Education Attend departmental meetings. Take responsibility for personal and professional development and ensure that CME standards are achieved and specialist accreditation retained. The trust fully supports the requirement for CME by the relevant Royal College and acknowledges that it is an essential component of a consultant's professional activities that will be reviewed during the appraisal process and revalidation. Time and financial support will be granted in accordance with the Trust's Leave Policy These duties and responsibilities are not intended to be exhaustive.



Duties may be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances. Duties will be reflected in a job plan, which will be subject to annual review with the Service Lead and the Divisional Medical Director. The post holder will be provided with the necessary IT equipment and access to training to be in position to meet these objectives. Office space and secretarial support will be provided although both may be shared.