Consultant in Orthogeriatrics
1 week ago
An exciting opportunity has a risen for a Consultant in Orthogeriatrics based at Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital.
The Orthogeriatric service will be provided at Northumbria Hospital working closely with all members of the multi-disciplinary team involved in the care older people with fragility fractures and other orthopaedic problems, this role is to provide a specialist service to older patients admitted through the trauma pathway.
The team provide high quality care and efficient care across the breadth of trauma and orthopaedic surgery.
The principal trauma service at the Northumbria Hospital has benefited from the Trust's substantial capital investment and enjoys modern accommodation and state-of-the-art equipment. Staff are enthusiastic, friendly and motivated and work effectively as a team. Relationships with surgeons and other clinicians are excellent. The Directorate is on the Northern Specialist Training rotation (14 SpTrs) and contributes to both undergraduate and post-graduate education.
The dynamic and innovative Trauma and Orthopaedic Team manages inpatient services at The Northumbria Hospital, North Tyneside General Hospital, Wansbeck General Hospital and Hexham General Hospital. The Directorate also provides outpatient services at Alnwick, Berwick, Blyth, and Morpeth, and other GP practices. The range of operations performed reflects a diverse and interesting case mix from urban, industrial and rural communities.
