Consultant T&O Surgeon in Major Trauma & Pelvic Reconstruction

We have an exciting opportunity for a full time consultant Trauma & Orthopedic Surgeon, with an interest in Major Trauma and Pelvic Reconstruction

This post consists of 12 sessions ( inclusive of 2 temporary additional sessions ) comprising of 9 DCC sessions and 3 SPA sessions per week as an average and will be delivered on a six-week cycle. There will be an attachment to an existing trauma team but there will be special

responsibilities to patients admitted under auspices of the Major Trauma Centre.

The MTC week will be preceded by the weekend on-call. This is on-call for Major Trauma and 2nd on-call for General Trauma. It will comprise a Saturday and Sunday morning MTC ward round and MTC operating as required.

To provide with Consultant colleagues (as appropriate) a service in the speciality to the hospitals so designated, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness and promotion of health.

To have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge (as appropriate) in liaison with Consultant colleagues and for the proper functioning of the department in line with the Operational Policy and Strategic Plan (as amended from time to time).

To be responsible for the professional supervision and management of resident medical / dental staff. If appropriate the post holder will be named in the contracts of resident medical / dental staff as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as an initial source of advice to such doctors regarding their careers.

To participate in continuing medical education in ways which are acceptable to the Chief Executive.

To be responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and for contributing to and participating in postgraduate and continuing medical education activity and audit activities, locally and nationally.

All Consultants teach and train at all levels of undergraduate and postgraduate education. Consultants are encouraged to participate fully in current research projects and to initiate projects of their own. Excellent research facilities are available on site.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Khitish Mohanty Job title: Consultant T+O Surgeon Email address: Telephone number:

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