Locum Spinal Consultant Trauma and OrthopaedicsinWolverhamptoninWolverhamptonPUBLISHED WED 12 MAR 2025
In this role, you will not only lead in delivering general trauma and orthopaedic services but also engage in teaching and mentoring future doctors, shaping the next generation in our field. With flexibility at the heart of our work culture, you'll have the opportunity to balance your professional commitments while ensuring excellent patient care across our facilities. If you’re looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive setting that values and nurtures your skills, we invite you to apply and be part of our transformative journey.
This post is for a Locum Consultant with a specialist interest in spinal surgery . As a successful department, with twin site working at New Cross Hospital and Cannock Chase Hospital (trauma and elective sites), we are looking for a consultant who is fellowship trained in spinal surgery.
Applications are welcomed from candidates with FRCS (or equivalent qualification) who are on the General Medical Council's Specialist Register in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery or who will be within 6 months of obtaining their CCT/CESR at the time of interview.
The post holder will be expected to provide a General Trauma and Orthopaedic Service, with a specialist interest in spinal surgery. A spinal fellowship is essential. A trauma fellowship is desirable. Flexible working will be required to fully utilise hospital facilities such as theatres and out patients. The post holder will also be expected to undertake undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and to participate in audit and clinical governance activities.
About us
The normal duties of Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedics would be undertaken. This includes ward rounds, clinics, administration, teaching and inpatient support to colleagues and in addition to take part in the rolling trauma rota.
The trauma service is currently covered by a 1 in 10 week rolling rota encompassing 2 Consultants.
Elective spinal work attracts 10 PAs and Trauma activity a further additional 2 PAs.
On-Call Arrangements and Cover of Patients
As we work split sites we have two consultants on call 7 days a week.
Consultant B ward rounds entail reviewing every orthopaedic patient on a daily basis and liaising with the named consultant when required.
Weekend On-Call = Friday 17:00 Monday 17:00
Weekday On-Call = Monday 17:00 Friday 17:00
Routine work commitments are suspended whilst a consultant is on-call allowing the following trauma commitments:
08:00 09:00 Trauma Meeting/ Ward Round
09:30 13:30 New Fracture Clinic
13:30 20:00 Trauma Theatre List
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