Consultant Orthopaedic Paediatric SurgeoninPeterboroughinPeterboroughPUBLISHED TUE 1 APR 2025
In this role, you'll be backed by a collaborative team committed to providing exceptional patient care, education, and research. You will conduct outpatient clinics for paediatric orthopaedics and engage in complex surgeries, ensuring all children receive the best support possible. If you're ready to lead multidisciplinary teams, participate in shaping the future of paediatric orthopaedics, and make a genuine difference in your community, we want to hear from you! With us, you'll not only advance your career but also join a compassionate team dedicated to excellence and innovation in child care.
Are you ready for an exciting new challenge?
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with a special interest in Paediatric Orthopaedics to join our vibrant and highly skilled team at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering world-class care to children with orthopaedic needs, alongside a team of talented colleagues committed to excellence in patient care, research, and education.Whether you're looking to focus solely on paediatric orthopaedics or explore a flexible role that includes adult orthopaedic care, we are open to discussing a tailored job plan to suit your aspirations.At North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact, lead multidisciplinary teams, and be part of a forward-thinking department that's shaping the future of paediatric orthopaedics.
The Successful Candidate will have:o Fellowship training in Paediatric Orthopaedics with extensive experience in managing a broad range of paediatric conditions.o Strong leadership skills with the ability to integrate into a cohesive and highly collaborative team.o A commitment to high standards of clinical practice, research, and teaching.
If you are a passionate and dedicated Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon seeking an exciting opportunity to lead and contribute to a thriving service, we would love to hear from you.
Clinical Duties include:
o Deliver outpatient clinics for paediatric orthopaedics, including a clubfoot clinic, with the opportunity to collaborate with specialist physiotherapists in performing tenotomies.o Conduct 2 elective operating lists per week, with dual consultant operating for complex cases such as hip reconstructions and multilevel surgeries for children with cerebral palsy.o Manage post-operative care through a dedicated paediatric HDU and collaborate closely with paediatric anaesthetists, who are skilled in anaesthetising children from 4 weeks of age.o Participate in virtual fracture clinics, offering prompt and efficient care through instant access to paediatric physiotherapy.
Other Key Responsibilities include:o Participate in the general on-call rota (1 in 10 for weeks and 1 in 20 for weekends), providing expertise for paediatric and adult orthopaedic emergencies.o Lead and manage multidisciplinary teams, demonstrating excellent teamwork skills.o Participate in departmental activities, including audits, clinical governance, research, and teaching.o Work alongside colleagues in providing paediatric fracture clinics, elective surgeries, and specialist clinics such as clubfoot, neuro-orthopaedics, and hip reconstructions.o Attend multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases with community paediatricians and physiotherapists
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