Orthopaedic Consultant Specializing in Foot and Ankle Care

3 weeks ago

Harlow, Essex, United Kingdom The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust Full time

Position Overview

We are seeking applications for the role of Orthopaedic Consultant with a focus on Foot and Ankle surgery. This is a full-time role comprising 10 programmed activities distributed throughout the week.

Candidate Requirements

Applicants must possess:

  • Full registration with the GMC
  • Entry on the Specialist Register (or anticipated entry within 3 months)
  • FRCS (Trauma and Orthopaedics) or an equivalent advanced qualification

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will integrate into the current team to provide a comprehensive array of general Trauma and Orthopaedic Services, while also supporting primary care practitioners. Responsibilities will include:

  • Contributing to the training of junior medical staff
  • Engaging in research initiatives
  • Actively participating in the management of the specialty

The appointee will collaborate with existing consultants to deliver a specialized Foot and Ankle service.

Additionally, the candidate will be expected to participate in the Trauma Surgeon on-call rota, with a commitment of 1:11. During on-call weekends, the Orthopaedic Consultant will manage weekend trauma lists, with all elective duties suspended during the Trauma week. Compensatory time off will be provided the following week.

About Our Organization

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) offers a comprehensive range of acute, outpatient, and diagnostic services across multiple facilities. We employ approximately 3,500 staff and serve a local population of around 350,000 individuals.

Our Core Values

The Trust is committed to enhancing patient experiences through our core values:

  • Patient-Centric Approach - Prioritizing the wellbeing of patients in all our efforts
  • Commitment to Excellence - Acknowledging successes and learning from challenges
  • Collaborative Innovation - Leveraging diverse skills and experiences to improve care

We believe in investing in our staff and recognizing high standards of care while fostering a culture of excellence.

Job Responsibilities

For a detailed overview of the role, please refer to the attached job description and person specification, which can be downloaded at any time.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential Qualifications

  • GMC registration and entry on the Specialist Register
  • FRCS (Trauma & Orthopaedics) or equivalent

Desirable Qualifications

  • Fellowship in lower limb surgery

Essential Experience

  • Clinical expertise in the Lower Limb sub-specialty
  • Experience in supervising and managing trainees

Desirable Experience

  • Background in Orthopaedic trauma

Essential Skills

  • Effective communication with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, and other stakeholders
  • Commitment to ongoing personal medical education
  • Ability to provide expert clinical opinions on a range of emergency and elective issues within trauma and orthopaedics
  • Capacity to take full responsibility for the clinical care of patients

Desirable Skills

  • Ability to supervise postgraduate research

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