Consultant Hand Surgeon

KEY SKILLS

Interpersonal and Communication Skills

The post holder must have well-developed listening and communication skills and be able to deal effectively with clinicians from all disciplines, managers and professionals both within and outside the Trust.The post holder must have well-developed presentational skills, good report writing skills and make effective use of presentation aids.

Analytical and Judgemental Skills

Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of all information, governance, and professional standards.Respond to complaints according to the trust protocols and within the appropriate time-frame.

Planning and Organising Skills

Support the development of a culture of continuous improvement, developing and contributing to service developments and the formulation of business cases to support these.Effectively plan, communicate, and execute change

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership and Governance

Work with colleagues to provide a comprehensive hand service to the Trust and ensure that the highest standards of care are achieved.Work with colleagues in planning service delivery including a forward-looking innovative practice.Contribute to the Trust''s corporate and strategic objectives and undertake mandatory training required by the Trust.Work with colleagues to meet the required activity targets of the Trust.Play an active role in implementing the Trust''s Clinical Governance program.Demonstrate active participation in clinical audit.Demonstrate excellence in patient care.Deputise for colleagues to include covering for absence of leave and at short notice in exceptional circumstances.Human Resources

Manage the performance of staff through coaching and mentoring to enhance their potential and take action to improve poor performance when necessary.Have individual annual appraisals against objectives aligned to a Job Plan.Contribute, enthusiastically, to the teaching of patients, undergraduates, and postgraduates in a wide range of health-related disciplines.Continuing Medical Education

Attend departmental meetings.Take responsibility for personal and professional development and ensure that CME standards are achieved and specialist accreditation retained.The trust fully supports the requirement for CME by the relevant Royal College and acknowledges that it is an essential component of a consultant''s professional activities that will be reviewed during the appraisal process and revalidation. Time and financial support will be granted in accordance with the Trust''s Leave PolicyThese duties and responsibilities are not intended to be exhaustive. Duties may be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances. Duties will be reflected in a job plan, which will be subject to annual review with the Service Lead and the Divisional Medical Director.The post-holder will be provided with the necessary IT equipment and access to training to be in position to meet these objectives. Office space and secretarial support will be provided, although both may be ..... full job details .....