Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with interest in hand surgery

Overview

We are seeking an individual trained in the provision of hand surgery with orthopaedic and plastic surgery experience. The role involves working in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver complex hand surgery, with a commitment to service development and improving the patient experience.Main duties

Clinical: Integrate into the multi-disciplinary hand trauma team within the trustClinical: Develop areas of practice and streamline the surgical journey in acute hand traumaClinical: Provide an elective hand surgery service for adult patientsClinical: Work within both the plastic and Tand0 directorateClinical: There will be no out of hours on call dutiesClinical: There will be a weekly trauma clinic and list within plastic surgeryAbout us

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we aim to accommodate flexible working arrangements that suit both the service and the employee where possible. The trust operates across multiple sites with a focus on delivering high standards of healthcare and innovative clinical practice.Role details

Job locations: MSU Upper Limb - FH, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7DNPay: Consultant, £109,725 to £145,478 per yearContract: PermanentWorking pattern: Full-timeJob responsibilities

To provide an elective and trauma hand service to support the orthopaedic and plastic surgeon.Person specifications

Education, Qualifications and Specialist SkillsPrimary Medical QualificationFull GMC RegistrationEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register (within 6 months from the date of the AAC)Hand training interface group fellowshipLogbook activity of elective and trauma hand practiceDesirableHigher DegreeSpecial skills training in the specialtyClinical ExperienceEvidence of experience in the specialtyEvidence of a substantial commitment to the specialtyAbility to offer an expert clinical opinion within the specialtyAbility to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients referred to a tertiary centreManagement and Administration ExperienceInvolvement with management and project leadership within the specialtyEvidence of involvement in authoring or reviewing clinical guidelinesAn understanding of Clinical GovernanceTeachingExperience of supervising junior medical staffExperience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teachingAbility to teach clinical / technical / practical skillsResearchEvidence of involvement in and understanding of research methodology and publication of findingsResearch/critical review of literaturePublications in the last five yearsAuditEvidence of participation in auditEvidence of having changed practice as a result of auditEvidence of having revisited the audit to assess improvementOther

Disclosures: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require Disclosure to check for previous criminal convictions. UK Registration: current UK professional registration is required. Sponsorship and guidance on overseas applications are provided where applicable.For further information on eligibility and sponsorship, please refer to UK Visas and Immigration guidance and NHS ..... full job details .....