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Consultant Trauma with an interest in Pelvic Trauma Surgery
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust View all jobs
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Reference: 2368792
Job summary
The successful candidates will have a major interest in orthopaedic trauma management with particular focus on pelvic and acetabular trauma. An elective interest will also be accommodated assuming it fits with the needs of the department. They will be one of 2 lead trauma consultants within one of the 4 orthopaedic trauma teams, each team being made up of 4 consultants. The more senior trauma lead consultants within each clinical team will provide mentorship to the successfulcandidates and joint operating is encouraged for more complex cases.
They will be based mainly at the University Hospital site and will take on the continued management of multiply injured patients. The successful candidates will have a central role in the ongoing development of trauma pathways and the trauma service as a whole. 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.
Main duties of the job
Consultant appointments are made to the University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust; as services are developed and changed, the base of posts may alter and any employee of the Trust will be expected, within an agreed clinical strategy, to move his/her sessions as the service requires.
In particular, your attention is drawn to the fact that the post advertised may include routine evening and week-end working as part of the working arrangements for the new hospital the details of which are currently under discussion. The specific scheduling of such activities would be subject to mutual agreement and may be agreed at a later date in the future.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire 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 employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care 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 worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
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.
Details
Date posted
28 September 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
218-T2-SCF-8319294
Job locations
UHCW
University Hospital
Coventry
CV2 2DX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Each weekday (Mon-Thursday) is covered by a team of 4 consultants who undertake new patient and follow-up fracture clinics at both Coventry and Rugby as well as immediate care of the multipleinjured patient in the resuscitation room on a rotating basis. The On-call commitment at weekends is 1 in 8 and includes, 8am-8pm trauma lists on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 2 consultants and 1 SpR on call each weekend to cover these duties. For weekend on call commitments specialisttrauma colleagues are available for support as required. As a major trauma centre, support services are all available for trauma purposes including imaging, specific T&O fully staffed trauma theatresand job planned weekend therapy services. The on-call rota attracts a 5% supplement for unpredictable work. There are evening organisational meetings at 6pm and then again at 10pm (usually by phone) to plan the following days trauma list and the consultants are called back in after7pm on their on-call night approximately on 1 in 4 occasions to deal with emergency cases. The Emergency department takes an increasing number of poly-trauma patients and has its own helipad for the Coventry and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance Service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Each weekday (Mon-Thursday) is covered by a team of 4 consultants who undertake new patient and follow-up fracture clinics at both Coventry and Rugby as well as immediate care of the multipleinjured patient in the resuscitation room on a rotating basis. The On-call commitment at weekends is 1 in 8 and includes, 8am-8pm trauma lists on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 2 consultants and 1 SpR on call each weekend to cover these duties. For weekend on call commitments specialisttrauma colleagues are available for support as required. As a major trauma centre, support services are all available for trauma purposes including imaging, specific T&O fully staffed trauma theatresand job planned weekend therapy services. The on-call rota attracts a 5% supplement for unpredictable work. There are evening organisational meetings at 6pm and then again at 10pm (usually by phone) to plan the following days trauma list and the consultants are called back in after7pm on their on-call night approximately on 1 in 4 occasions to deal with emergency cases. The Emergency department takes an increasing number of poly-trauma patients and has its own helipad for the Coventry and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance Service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Meets all Essential
Desirable
- Meets all Desirable
Experience
Essential
- o Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in relevant specialty. o Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of both emergency and elective orthopaedics. o Trauma Fellowship with focus on pelvic and acetabular reconstruction o Demonstrable commitment to a career in trauma surgery
Desirable
- o Experience in fix and replace techniques for acetabular fractures o Ability to perform total hip arthroplasty for trauma
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- o Thorough and detailed knowledge of medical audit, medical education, current clinical and medical best practice. o Understanding of the Clinical Governance process. o Ability to lead, communicate, liaise and negotiate with others o Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service. o Ability to motivate, innovate and support staff of all disciplines o Ability to organise and manage out patient priorities, waiting times/lists. o Ability to manage and lead clinical team. o Competent in basic information technology.
Desirable
- o Further skills in information technology. o Experience of service development
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- o Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. o Applicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Meets all Essential
Desirable
- Meets all Desirable
Experience
Essential
- o Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in relevant specialty. o Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of both emergency and elective orthopaedics. o Trauma Fellowship with focus on pelvic and acetabular reconstruction o Demonstrable commitment to a career in trauma surgery
Desirable
- o Experience in fix and replace techniques for acetabular fractures o Ability to perform total hip arthroplasty for trauma
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- o Thorough and detailed knowledge of medical audit, medical education, current clinical and medical best practice. o Understanding of the Clinical Governance process. o Ability to lead, communicate, liaise and negotiate with others o Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service. o Ability to motivate, innovate and support staff of all disciplines o Ability to organise and manage out patient priorities, waiting times/lists. o Ability to manage and lead clinical team. o Competent in basic information technology.
Desirable
- o Further skills in information technology. o Experience of service development
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- o Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. o Applicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
UHCW
University Hospital
Coventry
CV2 2DX
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
UHCW
University Hospital
Coventry
CV2 2DX
United Kingdom