Locum Consultant in Orthopaedic Surgery

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this post is to be confirmed.

This is a Fixed term post for 12 months.

We are seeking to appoint a Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedics with a specialist interest in Lower Limb Trauma and/or foot and ankle surgery. This post will support the delivery of high-quality elective and trauma care within our busy Orthopaedic department, contributing to both inpatient and outpatient services.

The successful candidate will join a supportive and forward-thinking team of consultants. This role is essential in maintaining clinical continuity in Lower Limb services and offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to service development and multidisciplinary care.

The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital has an Orthopaedic Department comprising of 40 Consultants with Specialist Interests in Hip, Knee, Upper Limb, Foot and Ankle, Pelvis, Limb Reconstruction, Brachial Plexus and Spine. The Consultant will be expected to provide in-patient services at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. Outpatient services are currently across the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital., Gartnavel General Hospital and the New Victoria ACH.

Day surgery facilities are available at Gartnavel General Hospital and the Victoria ACH. Consultants work in teams of 3 to provide general trauma cover services. The QEUH is a designated as a Level 3 Trauma Centre and it is expected that the successful applicant will actively participate in the development of a Managed Clinical Network in Orthopaedic Trauma. The postholder will be expected to participate in the on-call rota and provide supervision to junior medical staff.

The postholder will be responsible for delivering high-quality care in trauma and orthopaedics, with a specialist focus on Lower Limb Trauma Surgery and/or foot and ankle surgery. Duties will include elective and trauma operating, outpatient clinics, and participation in the on-call rota. The post also includes supervision of junior medical staff and involvement in clinical governance activities.

In addition to providing clinical services the successful candidate will be required to undertake the administrative duties required in a consultant job.

Applicants must have full GMC registration, a license to practice and be eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register. Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or eligibility for specialist registration (CESR) or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from the date of interview. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.

The successful candidate may, where appropriate to their specialty and service requirements, contribute to the Interface Directorate. This may include supporting patient pathways, providing clinical advice, cross-site working or appropriate virtual clinical activity. Any involvement will be discussed and agreed, reflecting clinical governance, post requirements and wider service needs across NHSGGC

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

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