Locum Consultant with special interest in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery

2 weeks ago


Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job Summary

This position falls under the Trauma & Orthopaedics department at GWH. The selected candidate(s) will be joining a team of seventeen consultant medical professionals. By becoming part of the team, you will contribute to enhancing the quality of service provided to our patients. As a senior team member, you will play a crucial role in training and supervising junior colleagues. Our Trust highly values staff well-being and offers various forms of support to help you and your colleagues maintain wellness. The Trust's Health and Wellbeing team was honored with a National Award in 2020 for their commendable local work.

The Trust is a renowned Trauma Unit and is associated with 2 Trauma Networks (Severn & Thames Valley), maintaining excellent working relationships with both MTC's. GWH is also involved in the regional spinal on-call for Thames Valley. The department specializes in various areas as outlined below. You are required to have a broad trauma skill set and fulfill on-call duties, including regular trauma lists. Participation in SAFER ward rounds as a part of 'Consultant of the Week' and conducting face-to-face new patient and follow-up clinics independently are also part of your responsibilities.

Main Duties of the Job

  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration is essential within the Trust, involving regular MDT discussions with colleagues
  • Providing evidence-based care for patients within a multidisciplinary setting
  • Continual care for patients under your supervision, including all patient care-related administrative tasks (with secretarial support)
  • Developing sub-specialty interests that align with Division needs and Trust's strategic direction
  • Conducting teaching, examination, and accreditation duties, contributing to undergraduate and post-graduate medical education activities
  • Providing cover for colleagues on leave as per Trust policy
  • Engaging in clinical audit and ongoing medical education
  • Handling duties during emergencies and unforeseen circumstances
  • Participating in a 1:8 on-call consultant rotation
  • Managing elective and trauma operating and outpatient clinics

About Us

Our STAR values drive everything we do. You will witness these values in our actions and interactions. Our values define us, and we expect your values and actions to mirror the STAR Values of the organization:

Service: Prioritizing patient well-being

Teamwork: Collaborating effectively

Ambition: Striving for outstanding service delivery

Respect: Acting with honesty and respect

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

  • All staff within each Division report through their Lead Clinician to the Associate Medical Director, who holds overall responsibility for Division services. Consultants play a vital role within the Division, leading changes to enhance patient experience
  • Supporting the Clinical Lead in policy and strategy development as part of the Division Management Team
  • Contributing to service leadership and development under the guidance of the Clinical Lead and Associate Medical Director according to Trust business plans
  • Ensuring effective communication and staff involvement across the Division, supporting the Divisional Director in reaching their goals
  • Collaborating with colleagues from other Divisions within the Trust
  • Assisting in efficient resource utilization, including equipment and drug supplies, within allocated budgets
  • Following the Trust's framework for Clinical Governance and Risk, developing clinical policies and adhering to financial procedures
  • Directly supervising junior colleagues and taking part in teaching programs
  • Conducting incident investigations, report writing, and engaging in clinical risk management
  • Embodying the STAR values and adhering to the principles of the NHS Constitution for England

Further details can be found in the attached full job description

Person Specification

Qualifications

EssentialFully registered with the GMCCCT (or equivalent for non-UK applicants), accredited, and on the GMC Specialist Register in the relevant specialty for this consultant post upon appointment. Alternatively, candidates can be within 6 months of their CCT at the time of the interview

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