Job overview

Applications are invited for a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with a Specialist interest in Arthroplasty .

We look to appoint a candidate to join our group of 18 Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons. The successful candidate will be part of the general on call rota and will be supported in developing their sub-specialist interest. You will work alongside  senior colleague to provide support to the Arthroplasty Unit of 7 consultants. Applicants should have a passion and enthusiasm for service development.

Please note the interview will be conducted face to face and no offer of virtual interview.

Main duties of the job

The following is not an exhaustive or exclusive list of the duties of the appointed consultant.

• This post is committed to providing an Orthopaedic and Trauma service with sub-specialisation in Primary Joint Arthroplasty (hip and knee). This post will be full time on the Consultant contract.
• Participation in the Trauma On-call service 1 in 12 weekdays, and 1:12 weekends.
• Operative lists, both Trauma and Elective.
• Regular ward rounds.
• Outpatient clinics, both Elective and Trauma.
• Active involvement in Trauma management, both Adult and Paediatric.
• Supervision and training of Middle Grade Doctors.
• Participation in management duties within the Department and the Trust.
• Active liaison with the Emergency Department and attendance at Local and Regional Trauma meetings.
• Active participation and provision of leadership to the MDTs.

The successful applicant will be an excellent team player who is willing to be flexible and develop skills within a cohesive department. In addition, we are looking for a surgeon who will contribute to audit, participate in and initiate research and who will be actively involved in clinical governance, administration and other management tasks.

Working for our organisation

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

• We value people
• We are one team
• We care

We’re keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides acute services for the City of Bradford and surrounding areas, and has 2 large hospitals, Bradford Royal Infirmary and St Luke's Hospital. All main specialties are represented in Bradford and the Foundation Trust has a bed base of 1061 beds.

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is undergoing an ambitious programme of service modernisation and reconfiguration and has a reputation for providing high quality care. The City of Bradford has excellent road, rail and air links and boasts a wide variety of art and culture, as well as sports facilities and a vibrant social scene. It is also within easy reach of the Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire Moors, the Lake District, Peak District and Northumberland.

The Trust offers excellent library and research facilities; there are academic links with both Leeds and Bradford Universities.