Locum Consultant in Trauma with an interest in Fragility Knee Trauma
| Posting date: | 09 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £105,504 - £139,882 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 June 2025 |
| Location: | Poole, BH15 2JB |
| Company: | Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7154392/153-M3661 |
Summary
A Vacancy at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Locum Consultant in Trauma with an interest in Fragility Knee Trauma to join the Trauma and Orthopaedics Directorate at University Hospitals Dorset (UHD).
Trauma and Orthopaedics at UHD is a large and well-established service. Trauma and paediatric surgery are undertaken on the Poole site, which is the largest fragility fracture centre in Europe with over 1200 patients attending per year requiring surgery and a trauma bed base of over 100 beds. Elective orthopaedics is undertaken at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital with a dedicated ring-fenced orthopaedic facility (the Derwent).
Key to the success and future of the Trauma and Orthopaedics Directorate are the close working relationships with the Dorset Integrated Care System, the UHD Strategy and Transformation Directorate and the Institute of Orthopaedic Research at Bournemouth University.
The team take pride in the application of GIRFT principles and have a dedicated programme for continuous improvement. The Directorate has developed a cultural change programme to support merger and the integration of services through; supporting an inclusive and engaged workforce committed to the development of high-quality services.
This post is offered on the new consultant contract terms and conditions of service on a substantive basis.
The successful candidate will join our existing team of 23 consultants, and it is hoped they will be able to start as soon as possible. This is a full-time fixed term position with ten programmed activities. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly across all sites within UHD and be part of the general orthopaedic on call rota with a commitment of 1:10.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate expertise in trauma and fragility knee fractures. The ideal candidate will be fellowship trained in knee surgery and be on the specialist register.
This is a fixed term position for 12 months.
Informal enquiries are welcome.
For further information or to arrange a visit please contact: Nikki Kelsall, Clinical Director for Trauma and Orthopaedics via emailNikki.Kelsall@uhd.nhs.ukor Mike Kent, Deputy Clinical Director for Trauma and Orthopaedics via emailMichael.Kent@uhd.nhs.uk
Closing date: 26/5/2025
Interview date: 9/6/2025
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
This advert closes on Monday 26 May 2025
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Locum Consultant in Trauma with an interest in Fragility Knee Trauma to join the Trauma and Orthopaedics Directorate at University Hospitals Dorset (UHD).
Trauma and Orthopaedics at UHD is a large and well-established service. Trauma and paediatric surgery are undertaken on the Poole site, which is the largest fragility fracture centre in Europe with over 1200 patients attending per year requiring surgery and a trauma bed base of over 100 beds. Elective orthopaedics is undertaken at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital with a dedicated ring-fenced orthopaedic facility (the Derwent).
Key to the success and future of the Trauma and Orthopaedics Directorate are the close working relationships with the Dorset Integrated Care System, the UHD Strategy and Transformation Directorate and the Institute of Orthopaedic Research at Bournemouth University.
The team take pride in the application of GIRFT principles and have a dedicated programme for continuous improvement. The Directorate has developed a cultural change programme to support merger and the integration of services through; supporting an inclusive and engaged workforce committed to the development of high-quality services.
This post is offered on the new consultant contract terms and conditions of service on a substantive basis.
The successful candidate will join our existing team of 23 consultants, and it is hoped they will be able to start as soon as possible. This is a full-time fixed term position with ten programmed activities. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly across all sites within UHD and be part of the general orthopaedic on call rota with a commitment of 1:10.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate expertise in trauma and fragility knee fractures. The ideal candidate will be fellowship trained in knee surgery and be on the specialist register.
This is a fixed term position for 12 months.
Informal enquiries are welcome.
For further information or to arrange a visit please contact: Nikki Kelsall, Clinical Director for Trauma and Orthopaedics via emailNikki.Kelsall@uhd.nhs.ukor Mike Kent, Deputy Clinical Director for Trauma and Orthopaedics via emailMichael.Kent@uhd.nhs.uk
Closing date: 26/5/2025
Interview date: 9/6/2025
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
This advert closes on Monday 26 May 2025
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