Specialist in Trauma and Orthopaedics

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and highly motivated individual to join a cohesive team of Orthopaedic Surgeons at Kettering General Hospital (KGH). The new appointee will join the Orthopaedic team and will contribute to the delivery of trauma and elective surgery., The appointee will be responsible for surgical management of all trauma patients. The lead for the trauma theatre is on a rota basis 7 days a week with the 3 other associate specialists. The appointee will independently perform trauma surgery. The appointee will have the opportunity to hold routine elective outpatient clinics and maintain an elective outpatient waiting list. The appointee will take part in the administrative work relevant to their clinical commitment, and to contribute as appropriate to the work of the Directorate. The appointees will also be expected to take an active part in Audit and Clinical Governance. Participation in Clinical research will be encouraged Participation in Trust Mandatory Training, job planning and annual appraisal is also a requirement. The Medical Director is the appointed Responsible Officer for revalidation purposes. There is a Trust appointed Revalidation Lead in place to support doctors through the process.

The successful candidate should have extensive experience in orthopaedic surgery and at least 5 years' experience at Registrar level in the UK NHS.

• Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital NHSTrust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire., We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative. We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.