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Job summary

Main area
Trauma and Orthopaedics
Grade
Locum Consultant
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (from start date)
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref
384-PP-EMF17777
Employer
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Surrey Hospital
Town
Guildford
Salary
£105,504 - £139,882 per annum, DoE, plus on-call
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
03/04/2025 23:59

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Locum Consultant in T&O (Foot and Ankle Surgery)

Locum Consultant

Job overview

Applications are invited for the above 10 PA, fixed term (12 month) role. It is anticipated that the successful applicant will have extensive experience in all aspects of foot and ankle surgery including complex trauma, plus an interest and experience in total ankle replacement (TAR).

 The Royal Surrey is a GIRFT-recognised Regional Hub for TAR and hindfoot reconstruction. The successful candidate will work closely with Mr Halliwell, including dual operating, to refine the candidate’s expertise, eventually sharing the TAR workload. The department has a special interest in complex foot and ankle trauma (particularly under the direction of Mr Alex Dinneen), sometimes taking cases from nearby trauma centers. The successful candidate will actively participate in this service.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will participate with Consultant colleagues furthering the interests and reputation of the Orthopaedic Department and the Hospital.

 The post is suited to Specialist Registrars/Residents who are nearing completion of their training and wish Fellowship experience in Adult (and adolescent) Foot and Ankle Surgery. FRCS (Tr&Orth) or equivalent is essential. The successful Fellow will be given active support with Clinical Research and will be expected to present and publish the work, as appropriate.

Working for our organisation

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This is a 10 PA post for a Locum Orthopaedic Consultant (the Foot & Ankle including Total Ankle Replacement) based at the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust.

Please see attached Job Description for full details of the role.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Full registration and a license to practice with the GMC
  • MBBS or equivalent
  • FRCS (Tr and Orth) or equivalent
  • Provider status in ATLS/APLS/ALS or equivalent, or willingness to obtain within 6 months of interview date
Desirable criteria
  • Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Trauma & Orthopaedics (or relevant specialty)
  • Instructor status in ATLS/APLS/EPLS/ALS or equivalent

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Management of Trauma & elective patients.
  • Experience of teaching junior medical staff
  • Extensive experience of foot and surgery and outpatient management
  • Completion of at least one recognised foot and ankle Fellowship

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Applicant requirements

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Mr Paul Halliwell
Job title
Clinical Director for Trauma and Orthopaedics
Email address
[email protected]
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