Trauma & Orthopaedic Consultant in Paediatric and Limb Reconstruction in Fulwood inFulwood PUBLISHED WED 12 MAR 2025 Jump to job information section
Job description
We are seeking a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with a specialist interest in Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery and Limb Reconstruction, to join our team of 25 Trauma and Orthopaedic Consultants as a locum for a minimum of twelve months of post-fellowship experience in Paediatric Orthopaedics and extensive proficiency in applying circular frames are prerequisites. The applicant needs to demonstrate a proven track record of managing complex injuries, showcasing both experience and skills. Additionally, a commitment to contributing to the advancement of the orthoplastic and limb reconstruction service within the trust is expected. Registration with the GMC, completion of clinical training, and possessing experience equivalent to the criteria for obtaining a UK CCT in Orthopaedics are mandatory. The successful candidate must also be willing to actively engage in Teaching and Clinical Governance Provision.
This post will complement the existing Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery and Limb Reconstruction service.
The post holder will participate in the existing general Trauma and Orthopaedic on call rota. As a Major Trauma Centre, trauma surgery at Royal Preston Hospital includes general and major trauma cases. Spinal trauma is managed by the Orthopaedic Spinal surgeons and Neurosurgeons. Non-spinal orthopaedic surgeons are not on call for spinal surgery.
Due to the fortnightly departmental structure of fracture clinics, mutually cooperative arrangements are in place between Consultant colleagues to facilitate review of patients at one week time intervals if required.
This post will have equitable working conditions to their established Consultant colleagues and will involve clinical sessions in Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley and South Ribble Hospital. The base hospital will be Royal Preston Hospital.
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