Job summary
Applications are invited for the locum post of Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon with subspecialist training in hand & wrist surgery.
The successful applicant will join a team of Consultants and Associate Specialists in providing a comprehensive elective Orthopaedic and Trauma service to the population of Somerset. The Department has a major commitment to training, supervising a team of SpRs, CT1/2s, Foundation Year 2 Doctors, as well as teaching of Medical Students from Bristol and Plymouth.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to provide full elective and trauma hand surgery services using both day surgery and in-patient operating lists. The applicant should be fellowship trained in hand surgery and either be enrolled or have completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Hand Surgery. The successful candidates will be expected to work closely with the existing orthopaedic team and have appropriate recent general orthopaedic trauma experience.
About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description for more in-depth details on the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration
- Higher orthopaedic surgical qualification
Desirable
- Completed Diploma of Hand Surgery
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Broad trauma and orthopaedic training with evidence of recent experience of all aspects of up-to-date trauma management
- Subspecialty interest in Hand Surgery with evidence of advanced fellowship training
- Understanding of clinical risk management
Desirable
- Evidence of unsupervised surgical experience in Hand Surgery
- Experience of clinical risk management
Teaching skills
Essential
- Evidence of teaching
- Well experienced in postgraduate, particularly multidisciplinary, teaching and training
Desirable
- Exposure to different groups/teaching methods
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Musgrove Park Hospital
Taunton
TA1 5DA