Locum Consultant in T&O with an interest in foot and ankle surgery

Overview

This is a replacement post being offered on a 12 month fixed term basis. We are looking for a motivated colleague committed to providing a high quality foot and ankle service. The successful candidate would join a culturally varied department with a strong work ethos and determination to improve and maintain standards of care.This appointment is Health Board wide, with your principal place of employment being Glangwili General Hospital (GGH).As a senior employee of the Health Board, the post holder will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Health Board''s patients.This is an exciting time to join the department, with the hospital site identified as a dedicated Trauma Unit the main hub being the Major Trauma Centre based at University Hospital Wales, Cardiff.Main duties of the job

To share the responsibility for the acute care of Trauma and Orthopaedics Patients.To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements within the parameters of the Division''s and Health Board''s agreed objectives.To support the development and delivery of a sub specialty service in hospital and in the community.To develop and deliver a comprehensive service in foot and ankle surgery within the HB and South West Wales region.To take part in a whole Health Board multi-disciplinary approach to foot and ankle surgery and contribute to the regional South West Wales foot and ankle network.To take part in Health Board and regional MDT for the delivery of diabetic foot care.To work with specialist physiotherapists, specialist nurses and physician colleagues within the orthogeriatric service to provide clinical care for patients with frailty fragility fractures.About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in HaverfordwestSeven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire48 general practices (six of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centresNumerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities servicesHighly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.Job description

Job responsibilitiesFor full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy.Discussions around working pattern will take place during initial job planning, where preferences, requirements and options can be discussed and explored in full.Hywel Dda University Health Board is committed to providing healthcare services that are patient-centric, ensuring that our community receives the best possible care. We value inclusivity and foster a workplace culture that embraces diversity and supports every individuals contribution towards a welcoming healthcare environment.We welcome applications from all sections of society and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.Person Specification

Qualifications

EssentialFull GMC Registration and Licence to PracticeFRCS Trauma and OrthopaedicsValid Certified Advanced Life Support SkillsDesirableAppropriate Higher Degree e.g. MD, PhD or MSc or equivalentOn Specialist Register with GMC or CCT due within 6 months of interview date or CESR or equivalent European Qualifications for Specialist RegistrationEvidence of a fellowship or clinical experience in the management of complex lower limb peri-articular traumaEvidence of a Fellowship in Foot and Ankle SurgeryEvidence of a Fellowship in the management of the diabetic footPrevious experience at Consultant level in the sub-specialty of foot and ankle surgeryClinical Experience

EssentialBroad based experience in Trauma and OrthopaedicsKnowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalentKnowledge and participation in CPDCompetence in General Trauma and OrthopaedicsExpertise in foot and ankle surgeryDesirableExperience of NHSWider experience, research and training in providing sub specialty serviceAdditional clinical qualification(s)Previous experience at consultant levelEvidence of experience in the management of peri-articular foot and ankle traumaClinical Governance

EssentialEvidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practiceDesirableKnowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review processResearch

EssentialExperience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence so as to improve clinical outcomesDesirableEvidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publicationResearch degreeTeaching

EssentialEvidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and junior doctorsWillingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staffDesirableOrganisation of further teaching programmes in medical educationTraining the Trainers experienceManagement

EssentialKnowledge of the management and structure of the NHSWillingness to participate in clinical managementDesirableEvidence of management ..... full job details .....