Job summary
Employer heading
Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics Shoulder and Elbow
Consultant
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
Job overview
This appointment to Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an important part of its strategy to remain a preferred provider to local Health Authorities and Clinical Commissioning Groups across a wide range of hospital services.
We are looking for a Trauma and Orthopaedic surgeon with a subspeciality interest in Shoulder and Elbow surgery to meet the needs of the department.
The successful candidates will work in partnership with a forward looking and enthusiastic Orthopaedic department to deliver comprehensive care to our patients. The role will be developed to support the needs of the department. There will be a 1:8 weekend and 1:4 week day on call commitment at the Basingstoke site. This role will work across all three sites
Main duties of the job
The clinical duties will include those normally expected for an Orthopaedic Trauma service in the Trauma & Orthopaedic Department of any large acute District General Hospital in the United Kingdom (level 2 trauma centre)
Consultants have a continuing commitment to their patients and for the proper functioning of the Department. The post holder will be required to undertake administrative and managerial duties and exert leadership as necessary to fulfil this responsibility.
The post holder’s timetable can be drawn up by mutual consent, to satisfy the needs of the service and of the successful applicants. This will be conducted by mutual agreement between the post holders, the Clinical Director for Orthopaedics and the Divisional Medical Director.
The Consultant will have support from a Speciality Co-ordinator / Secretary, and generic administrative support.
Ideally the appointee will hold a current driving licence.
Working for our organisation
A recent reconfiguration of Trauma & Orthopaedic service at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in December 2019 resulted in the provision of all Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery on the Basingstoke site, and the provision of arthroplasty surgery on the Winchester site.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This job description is designed to assist post holders with understanding what is expected of them in their role. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust may ask them to undertake other duties, as required, which are not necessarily specified on the job description but which are commensurate with the grade of the post.
The job description itself may be amended from time to time in consultation with the post holder, within the scope and general level of responsibility attached to the post.
Person specification
Professional Qualification
Essential criteria
- Qualifying degree
- FRCS (Tr & Orth)
- ATLS
- Entry on the Specialist Register or within 3 months of
- Full GMC Registration
Desirable criteria
- Higher degree
- ATLS Instructor
Clinical Experience
Essential criteria
- Wide experience in Orthopaedic Surgery
- Recognised fellowship training in shoulder and elbow surgery
- Commitment to trauma Surgery
Desirable criteria
- Post graduate qualification in Trauma Surgery
Clinical Skills and Ability
Essential criteria
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in Consultant capacity
Research & Teaching skills
Essential criteria
- Experience in audit
- Committed to CME
Desirable criteria
- Training and experience in research with relevant publications
- Training of undergraduate and post graduates
Other requirements
Essential criteria
- Be able to communicate and relate effectively with all staff across the Trust
- Ability to work closely with Consultant colleagues
- Ability to develop good rapport with patients & staff
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Miss Toni Ardolino
- Job title
- Consultant and Clinical Director
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01256 473202
- Additional information
Mr Daniel Marsland
Consultant and Deputy Clinical Director - Trauma and Orthopaedics
Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery,
Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Romsey Road, Winchester
Hampshire SO22 5DG
Mr Henry Colaco
Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery
Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery
Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Romsey Road, Winchester,
Hampshire SO22 5DG
Anna Slater
Operational Service Manager
Orthopaedic Department
Basingstoke & North Hampshire Hospital
Aldermaston Road, Basingstoke
Hampshire RG24 9NA
01256 473202
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