Job Description

The Trauma and Orthopaedic Service is currently based at 2 sites, Russells Hall Hospital (RHH) and Corbett Outpatient Centre (CH) which are the primary referral centres for Dudley patients requiring trauma and orthopaedic care. The department currently consists of 13 full time substantive consultants, two part time consultants providing the Paediatric Orthopaedic Service, nine permanent middle grades, and two deanery registrars (SPR) and one fixed term arthroplasty fellow.



This is a full time substantive appointment consisting of 10 PAs, as a Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery. The Trauma & Orthopaedic Service runs over 2 sites, Russells Hall Hospital and Corbett Oupatient Centre and the appointee will be expected to travel to between both sites with adequate travel time allowed in job plans and expenses.



The post holder will be expected to support the trauma and elective service and help the existing surgeons in developing the service to ensure a comprehensive service with particular provision of hand subspeciality.



The post holder will have a commitment for the provision of elective hand surgery as well as general (especially hand) trauma services at Dudley Group. It is expected that the post holder will play a key role in the development of hand surgery services in the trust, working with colleagues within the department and allied professionals in the therapy department. Fellowship training in the subspeciality is desirable/expected for this post.



The long term vision for the department is that most hand elective and trauma cases will be managed within the trust, while maintaining crucial links with the tertiary centre for further specialist input. We have a dedicated hand surgeon and want to expand the service.



There are elective and trauma theatre sessions, plus outpatient clinics for new and follow-up appointments



To ensure that up-to-date evidence/research based practice is brought to the knowledge of all colleagues and staff. To take an active role in Clinical Governance. To participate in ongoing clinical, multi-disciplinary audit and promote research.



At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.



As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.



As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.



Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

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Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake .