Locum Hand and Wrist Orthopaedic Consultant

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Job summary

An NHS trust in Peterborough is seeking an experienced Hand and Wrist Orthopaedic Consultant for a 6-month fixed-term position. The successful candidate will work alongside a team of 25 consultants, collaborate on complex cases, and contribute to the education of junior medical staff. Candidates should have strong credentials including FRCS and relevant experience in hand surgery. This role offers dynamic responsibilities, including acute service provision and opportunities for research involvement in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Supportive workplace environment

Diversity and inclusion focus

Benefits leaflet provided

Qualifications

• MBBS and FRCS Intercollegiate or equivalent qualifications required.
• Full GMC Registration and CCT required.
• Evidence of completed and published research is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care for a range of elective and emergency Orthopaedic patients.
• Supervise and manage Junior Medical Staff and deliver education.
• Participate in departmental activities including clinical governance and research.

Skills

Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery

Hand surgery experience

Teaching ability

Communication skills

Education

MBBS

FRCS Intercollegiate or equivalent

MD or MS

Job description

Locum Hand and Wrist Orthopaedic Consultant

Consultant

Job overview

Are you an experienced Orthopaedic Surgeon ready to take on a new challenge and apply your specialised skills in Hand and Wrist surgery in a new environment?

As our new Consultant at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, you will have the opportunity to embark on a 6-month fixed-term journey toward developing further your expertise and improving the services we are providing. This position may potentially, become a full-time role.

You will join a team of 25 Consultants in providing a wide range of elective and acute services at Peterborough City Hospital. Cross-site working at Hinchingbrooke Hospital may be required to provide elective service. Day care elective surgery is conducted at both facilities.

As a specialist surgeon, you will collaborate with the existing Hand and Wrist Consultant team and maintain liaison with the Plastic Surgery team.

You will demonstrate passion for hand surgery and evidence sub-specialist experience in facial surgery, dupuytren and joint fusions. Post-CCT experience in hand and wrist surgery, including relevant fellowship experience, are essential.

Main duties of the job

The sessional commitments of 10 Pas are divided into 6 fixed clinical sessions averaging 3 Outpatient Clinics, and 3 Theatre sessions per week. You will participate in the provision of acute services on a 1:10 weekday (Mon – Friday) on call within a paired system and a 1:20 weekend based at Peterborough City Hospital.

The role involves taking full clinical responsibility for a wide range of elective and emergency Orthopaedic patients, both children and adults, and liaise with specialist centres when appropriate. You will participate in the management of acute hand injuries with a commitment to the hand trauma list.

You will be expected to take a lead role in Medical Student Education. Experience in delivering high quality student education would be an advantage. Therefore, you will supervise and manage Junior Medical Staff and deliver teaching and training programmes to Junior Medical Staff, Allied Healthcare Professionals and Medical Students.

You will be required to demonstrate excellent team working, flexibility, adaptability and be able to integrate into a strong cohesive team to deliver operational performance. In addition, you will participate in all departmental activities including audit, clinical governance, and research.

Working for our organisation

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.

In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further details regarding the job description and primary duties, please refer to the job description enclosed herewith.

If you wish to discuss the role or schedule an informal visit, please reach out to Mr. Rory Norris, Hand and Wrist Consultant and Clinical Lead for Elective Orthopaedics, through his Secretary Cheryl Bryan at 01480 416416 x2.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

• MBBS
• FRCS Intercollegiate or equivalent
• ATLS course
• Full GMC Registration
• MD or MS
• ALS Certificate
• CCT and/or inclusion on the Specialist Register of GMC or within six months of Appointments Advisory Committee

Academic Achievements

• Evidence of completed and published research
• Instigated, designed and completed audit projects and protocols
• Evidence of having supervised and supported research students

Experience and Knowledge

• Thorough and broad training in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery
• Specific fellowship training in hand surgery
• Experience in Orthopaedic Trauma management
• Teaching at post and undergraduate levels
• Ability to take full responsibility for clinical care of patients

Key Skills

• Attended a course in NHS leadership
• Commitment to continuing medical education

Disclosure & Barring Check Fee

Where your role requires a DBS check, the Trust will pay the fee upfront and reclaim the cost (including a £5 admin fee) from your first month’s salary. Volunteers are exempt.

Our Values – At the heart of all we do
We recruit not just for skills but for behaviours aligned with our core values: dedication, care, courage, and innovation. Show us how you live these values in your application and interview.

Early closure notice

We may close this advert early if we receive enough applications—please apply without delay.

International Applicants & Sponsorship
We welcome applications from those needing UK sponsorship. From 2021, most non-UK/Republic of Ireland nationals need a visa to work in the UK.
Important: Salary thresholds and visa rules changed in 2024 — check your eligibility here: www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

If applying from overseas, you may also need to provide criminal record certificates for countries lived in for 12+ months in the past 10 years.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Rory Norris Job title Elective Clinical Lead Trauma and Orthopaedics Email address [emailprotected] Additional information

If you wish to discuss the post informally or arrange a visit please contact Mr Rory Norris Hand and Wrist Consultant and Clinical Lead for Elective Orthopaedics via his Secretary Cheryl Bryan on 01480 416416 x2822

or

Mr Jose Blanco Clinical Lead for Trauma via his secretary Sharline on 01733 678000 x7184 or Dawn Chamberlain Divisional Operations Manager MSK Services on 01733 677095.