Orthopaedic Surgeon - Portsmouth
Prime Time Nursing & Care division are pleased to be working alongside one of the countries leading healthcare organisations. Our client is increasingly focusing on delivering primary care through numerous ventures across the UK. Their aim is to set new standards in terms of patient experience and clinical excellence.
We are looking to recruit an Orthopaedic Surgeon to provide an onsite orthopaedic surgical service to meet the needs of patients treated at the our clients NHS Treatment Centre, Portsmouth. The centre hosts a day surgery unit and outpatients department which offers minor orthopaedic procedures mainly around the area of hand and foot surgery.
Key duties involved in the role are:
Clinical Management of Patients
Provide a high standard full range of specialist diagnosis, treatment and care to day cases and outpatients who need orthopaedic services
Provide advice and assessment of patients as requested by the nursing staff during routine working hours.
The post holder will be responsible for liaising with senior colleagues in the neighbouring NHS Trust to effect the seamless transfer of acutely ill patients who require transfer across to the NHS.
Contribute to the development of Clinical Quality Standards.
Contribute to the planning and development of orthopaedic services.
Contribute to the Centre meetings and clinical governance programme.
Carry out the necessary clinical duties to ensure the optimum care and treatment of patients.
Comply with the work schedule as developed by the General Manager.
Participate in local and national specialty clinical meetings.
Participate in the in-service education programme and comply with mandatory training requirements, inclusive of CPR, Health & Safety, Manual Handling, Infection Control, Child Protection and Fire Safety.
Ensure ongoing medical competence by participating in the annual relicensing and recertification schemes that will be introduced by the GMC and the Royal College of Surgeons.
Promote the centre by demonstrating a customer-focused approach at all times to patients, consultants and staff.
Attend GP events and meetings to promote the orthopaedic service provided by the treatment Centre.
Demonstrate the ability to be able to motivate and persuade others through advanced communication skills.
Maintain and develop professional expertise through self-directed learning and continuous professional development.
Maintain a portfolio of professional practice and performance data required for the appraisal process developed by Care UK.
Essential Qualifications:
Qualified Orthopaedic Surgeon on the Specialist Register of the GMC
Evidence of personal and professional development
Essential Experience:
Broad general experience of orthopaedic surgery with a demonstrable interest in hand and foot day surgery procedures.
Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
Able to conduct a clinical audit
Salary and benefits are excellent.
If you are interested in this vacancy please apply online and your details will be forwarded to Kevin Smallwood who will contact you directly with further information about this and any other vacancies which may suit your requirements.
Alternatively, please feel free to contact me directly on:
T: 0161 831 1600
M: 07907 447 513
E: kevin.smallwood@primetime.co.uk
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