Job summary

The successful candidate will have an established interest in complex and revision arthroplasty surgery, having undertaken at least one year of Revision Arthroplasty fellowship training, as well as a Trauma fellowship in a Major Trauma Centre (or equivalent). They should already have experience of unsupervised operating for both arthroplasty and complex trauma. Excellent communication and team working skills, in addition to a strong commitment to teaching, research and service development are essential. They should hold accreditation in FRCS (Tr&Orth) or equivalent, and should be on the Specialist Register, or within six months of obtaining CCT.

The Orthopaedic Department operates across two sites, with your primary location for on-call and trauma surgery being University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire. Elective care takes place at St Cross Hospital, Rugby and the University Hospital site in Coventry.

For trauma care they will join one of the 4 orthopaedic trauma teams, each team being made up of 4 consultants. Duties include fracture clinics, trauma lists and on-call work dealing with a broad mix of trauma including with multiply injured patients. They will also contribute to the general work of the department including a strong teaching commitment, clinical management, QIPS and effective team working.

The on-call rota is approximately 1 in 8 and the successful candidate will be expected to take a full part in the adult trauma rota. The on-call comes with a 5% uplift

Main duties of the job

Theatre and clinic activity is split across 2 sites (UHCW and Rugby St Cross). The majority of elective theatre activity is delivered at St Cross. Medical staffing at St Cross includes daily SPR and ANP cover plus regular consultant ward rounds. Emergency medical cover is also staffed overnight.

The post holder will be required to adopt a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge, in partnership with other consultant colleagues.

The successful candidate will share in the Department's management and administrative responsibilities, representing the department in Trust committees and delivering the department's patient safety and quality improvement agenda.

The successful candidate will join a team of 5 consultants who undertake the majority of complex and revision arthroplasty procedures.

Every other week, the team host the Warwickshire regional MDT's for both bone infection and complex hip & knee arthroplasty.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

There has never been a better time to join our team.