Consultant in Trauma - Swindon, United Kingdom - Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Description
Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics (Specialising in Hip Surgery)The Duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service.
Clinical Duties:
Multidisciplinary team working is key component of the working within the Trust and involves regular MDT discussions with colleagues
Providing evidence-based care for patients in a multidisciplinary setting.
Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care (with secretarial support)
Development of sub-specialty interests that fit in with Division needs and the strategic direction of the Trust.
Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties are required, and for contributing to undergraduate and post-graduate and continuing medical education activity.
Participation in clinical audit and in continuing medical education.
Conducting suitable duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
The post holder will participate in an out of hours consultant rota, detailed within the job plan section
This post will include an average of three timetabled weekly operating sessions either as full or half day sessions with the possibility of requiring occasional job planned elective surgery to be carried out at an alternative site.
We will expect your values and behaviours to reflect the STAR Values of the organisation:
Service We will put our patients first
Teamwork We will work together
Ambition We will aspire to provide the best service
Respect We will act with integrity
Management and Leadership Responsibilities:
All staff in each Division are managerially accountable through their Clinical Lead to the Associate Medical Director, who has overall responsibility for the services within the Division.
Consultants are key members of the Division and are accountable and responsible for leading changes to service that will improve the patient experience.
To support the Clinical Lead in policy and strategy development as a senior member of the Division Management Team.
To contribute to the leadership and development of Services under the direction of the Clinical Lead and Associate Medical Director and in line with the Trust's business plans.
The post holder will ensure effective communication and involvement of staff across the Division including support to the Divisional Director to achieve their objectives.
As part of the Division Management Team, assist in the cost-effective utilisation of resources, including pay and non-pay items such as equipment and drugs, within budgets.
Work within the Trust's framework for Clinical Governance and Risk, including the development of clinical policies and adherence to standing orders, standing financial instructions and financial procedures.
Undertake investigations and report writing for incidents and participate in clinical risk management
Further details can be found on the attached job description
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