Job Description

For more information on the and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role The Directorate of Trauma and Orthopaedics is based at the Princess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Centre (PEOC) at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust PEOC presently provides routine and specialist orthopaedic work for residents of Devon & Cornwall and a tertiary Orthopaedic service for a wider area. The existing staff comprises 36 Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons (including 8 spinal consultants), 7 Specialist Registrars, 9 Orthopaedic Fellows and 12 SHOs. The appointee will be supported by junior staff.



Within the knee team this comprises 3 Fellows, a Specialist Registrar, a core surgical trainee and a FY2, as well as 2 Surgical Care Practitioners and 4 Extended Scope Physiotherapists. The unit offers outpatient services in shoulder, elbow, sports injuries, reconstructive surgery, paediatrics, spinal deformity, knee, hip, hand and foot surgery. Services are run both in Exeter and a number of community hospitals in East Devon, including day case knee surgery at SWAOC (South West Ambulatory Orthopaedic Centre). The successful candidate will be expected to carry out general trauma surgery, but also provide a specialist knee trauma service shared with the other consultants in the unit.

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Interview Date: TBC For further information please contact: Assistant Medical Director Mr Patrick Gillespie Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Tel: 01392 404663 Clinical Director: Mr Will Griffiths-Jones Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust william.griffiths-jones@nhs.net Clinical Lead T&O: Mr Nick Talbot Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Tel: 01392 403580 Clinical Lead Knee Team: Mr V. Mandalia Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Tel: 01392 403501 Senior Operations Manager: Mrs Lynsey King Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Foundation Trust Barrack Road Exeter EX2 5DW Tel: 01392 408352 As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.



Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. Benefits We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.



This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there. Looking after you is important to us.



We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.