Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon - Soft tissue and knee arthroplasty

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust ,
Kingston upon Thames, Greater London

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Job Description

Department of Trauma & Orthopaedics (Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust) We have an exciting opportunity available to join the complement of Consultants based within the Trauma & Orthopaedic Service at Kingston NHS Foundation Trust. * Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon - Soft tissue and knee arthroplasty This substantive post is full time and will replace an existing postholder who will shortly be retiring. The successful applicant will form part of the fixed 1:10 on call consultant rota and deliver outpatient services both onsite and at a number of outreach locations. Weekly operating lists are also delivered both onsite and at the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). The successful applicant will join a team of 12 orthopaedic consultants and will be expected to take an active part in the efficient day to day running of this busy unit and to contribute to the ongoing development of the service. Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of four partners delivering arthroplasty services at South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre, and the post holder will have weekly sessions allocated to operate there within their job plan. This is a full time post and attracts 10.75 Programmed Activities per week, with the successful candidates being given the opportunity to discuss taking on further PA's upon appointment. Candidates must have FRCS or equivalent. All applicants should be fully registered with GMC, hold a licensed to practice, be fellowship trained post CCT and preferably have experience in knee osteotomy. Interviews will take place in June 2020 and we aim to commence this appointment in October 2020. Employment Type: FULL_TIME