Job Description

This post is for 10PAs + on-call commitments for 6 months, covering Trauma and elective Lower Limb services.



The post holder will be part of a team of 17 consultants providing a comprehensive emergency trauma and elective orthopaedic service. This is a replacement post and will include support from a middle-grade doctor.



Elective work, including outpatients and theatres, takes place at St Albans City Hospital. Trauma and non-elective work, including fracture clinics, are based at Watford General Hospital. Timings for clinics and theatre sessions are coordinated to allow adequate travel time between sites. The department is well-staffed across both locations, supporting consistent and high-quality care



The appointee is expected to be confident in managing both upper and lower limb trauma, as the post comprises a 50:50 split between Trauma and elective lower limb work. Given potential changes in service demand, there may be a need to expand the trauma element of the role.



The appointee will be expected to contribute actively to administrative, teaching, and research activities within the department. Consultants are expected to represent the department on various Trust committees and take on delegated responsibilities in line with their interests and departmental needs, as assigned by the Clinical Director.



All consultants are responsible for supervising Specialist Registrars, who rotate through the department as part of their training. The appointee is also expected to contribute meaningfully to governance and quality improvement, demonstrating a commitment to high standards of patient care and safety.



With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.



Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.



Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.



We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.

www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking



If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net

If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.



We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.



This post is for 10PAs + on-call commitments for 6 months, covering Trauma and elective Lower Limb services. The on-call Rota will be 1 in 8 for weekdays (Monday through Thursday) and 1 in 12 for weekends (Friday through Sunday).