Locum Specialist Doctor - Trauma & Orthopaedics (Hip & Knee)

at  University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

Following the expansion of the County Elective Hub, UHNM is looking to recruit 2 Locum Specialist Doctors in Trauma and Orthopaedics specialising in hip and knee arthroplasty.
This post represents an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team of consultant colleagues at a University Teaching Hospital which provides a wide range of elective orthopaedic services and tertiary services.
UHNM is the Major Trauma Centre for the North West Midlands and North Wales network serving the population of Staffordshire, South Cheshire, Shropshire and North Wales. The Major Trauma Centre has an excellent reputation and is one of the busiest for spine and orthopaedic trauma.

The successful applicant will be expected to support the treatment of orthopaedic patients across both our sites at Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital, Stafford. The applicant should demonstrate that they are able to perform at consultant level in elective orthopaedic surgery and be flexible in their approach to help backfill consultants in the elective service when they are on leave or consultant of the week on call duties.

• To see new patient referrals into the hip and knee service with a view to generate an independent caseload of patients for inpatient treatment.
• To provide leadership and skill in primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty surgery.
• Be able to participate and manage independent orthopaedic elective operating lists (the elective practice will be hip and knee arthroplasty).
• To manage and be responsible for continuing care of patients with hip and knee problems in partnership with consultant colleagues.
• To provide Consultant level cover for the Department of Orthopaedics.
• Provide independent assessment, investigation and surgical and non-surgical management of orthopaedic patients admitted electively.
• Be able to work alongside consultant colleagues in theatre where necessary.
• Flexibly work to allow back filling of clinic and theatre sessions as required.

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we’re highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
A detailed job description and main responsibilities are within the attached job description under supporting document

• To see new patient referrals into the hip and knee service with a view to generate an independent caseload of patients for inpatient treatment.
• To provide leadership and skill in primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty surgery.
• Be able to participate and manage independent orthopaedic elective operating lists (the elective practice will be hip and knee arthroplasty).
• To manage and be responsible for continuing care of patients with hip and knee problems in partnership with consultant colleagues.
• To provide Consultant level cover for the Department of Orthopaedics.
• Provide independent assessment, investigation and surgical and non-surgical management of orthopaedic patients admitted electively.
• Be able to work alongside consultant colleagues in theatre where necessary.
• Flexibly work to allow back filling of clinic and theatre sessions as required