T&O Locum Consultant Upper Limb; Shoulder and Elbow

Provide expert clinical care for patients with orthopaedic conditions, including the assessment, diagnosis and management of elective, trauma and musculoskeletal infection cases.

Participate in ward rounds, outpatient clinics, fracture clinics, elective theatre lists and trauma theatre sessions, ensuring high standards of patient care throughout the treatment pathway.

Contribute to the management of waiting lists and patient access targets, supporting timely treatment and service efficiency.

Lead and support clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and risk management activities, promoting evidence-based practice and compliance with Trust and national standards.

Work with the Clinical Director and Management Team to develop and implement departmental clinical governance plans, ensuring agreed objectives and targets are achieved.

Manage complaints, incidents and associated action plans effectively, using learning outcomes to improve patient safety and service quality.

Support workforce development through teaching, supervision and training of junior medical staff, as well as educational activities for primary care colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team.

Attend and actively contribute to departmental, divisional and network meetings, promoting collaborative working, service development, effective resource management and a positive team culture aligned with Trust values.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well-being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Qualifications

Desirable: - Post-graduate degree (e.g. MD, PhD, Diploma)

Clinical Experience

Desirable: - Previous Consultant experience