71826227_Locum Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon (sub specialising in Paediatric Fractures with an Orthopaedic elective subspecialty interest)

Advertised role location: ROYAL VICTORIA HOSPITAL
Official document: JD (pdf)
JOB DESCRIPTION
POST: Locum Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon (sub specialising
in Paediatric Fractures with an Orthopaedic elective subspecialty
interest)
LOCATION: Based in the Belfast HSC Trust (RBHSC and MPH sites)
REPORTS TO: Clinical Director Orthopaedics MPH
Chair of Division (Trauma, Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation)
RESPONSIBLE TO : Chair of Division (Trauma, Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation)
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Belfast Health Care Trust
The Belfast Trust delivers integrated health and social care to approximately 340,000 citizens in
the greater Belfast area and provides the majority of regional specialist services for the population
of Northern Ireland (1.9 million people). With an annual budget of almost £1.3bn and a workforce
of over 20,000, we are also a Trust with teaching hospitals and have strong links with our local
university partners providing high quality training for medical and other health care professionals
across all disciplines.
Trauma and Orthopaedic Service
The Royal Victoria Hospital has been designated the Regional Major Trauma Centre for Northern
Ireland and is the hub of the trauma network for Northern Ireland. It has one of the largest fracture
units in the United Kingdom, providing a wide variety of specialist services.
Trauma Surgery is provided by 32 of the Orthopaedic Consultants who also work in MPH (see
list below), supported by 8 orthopaedic registrars, 6 Associate Specialists/Specialty Doctors and
8 Core Surgical Trainees with 2 Junior Clinical Fellows and 2 International Training Fellows. The
RVH is both the Regional Trauma Centre and the Regional Spine Unit. Resources include 4
Trauma Theatres and a modern Fracture Clinic. Radiological investigations, including MRI
scanning are available 7 days per week.
Musgrave Park Hospital is one of the largest elective Orthopaedic Units in the British Isles with
approximately 61 Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons. It has a total of 129 beds, 94 of which are
elective beds, 20 day-case beds, and 15 paediatric beds. The Theatre Suite has 8 theatres (all
equipped with Clean Air Ventilation Systems with Laminar Air Flow), and one small theatre
suitable for minor procedures. A separate Day Case Unit (1 theatre/2 Procedure Rooms)
opened in 2022. Musgrave Park sees approximately 13,000 new patients each year and
undertakes 8-9,000 operative procedures.

In addition, the hospital works closely with the Orthopaedic ICATS (Integrated Care &
Treatment Service), an intermediate care service provided by trained GPs with a Special
Interest and AHPs.
Each orthopaedic subspecialty is represented e.g., Primary Hip and Knee Replacement, Revision
Hip surgery, Revision Knee and other Knee surgery, Paediatrics, Spinal surgery, Upper Limb
surgery, Foot and Ankle surgery, Limb Reconstruction procedures and Tumour surgery.
The Trauma & Orthopaedic Department works closely with related specialties such as
Rehabilitation Medicine and Rheumatology. Musgrave Park Hospital has a dedicated
musculoskeletal radiology Service on site with CT and MRI scanning facilities.
The specialised service for children with Fractures and Orthopaedic problems is provided on 2
sites – Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children (RBHSC) and Musgrave Park Hospital (MPH) by
Paediatric Orthopaedic staff. Spinal deformity surgery is delivered in RBHSC and RVH. RBHSC
has 3 theatres one with Laminar Air Flow suitable for trauma and orthopaedics cases. RBHSC
sees/reviews approximately 7000 fractures and undertakes 700 operative procedures under
T&O. A virtual fracture clinic has been piloted and delivery of this service continues. AHP are key
to the delivery of paediatric orthopaedic out-patients, DDH and the Ponseti service across both
sites.
Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children (RBHSC) is a 91 plus 12 PICU bedded paediatric hospital
providing medical and surgical services at both district general and tertiary level.
The trauma and orthopaedic service is staffed with 7 Consultants, 3 specialist registrars and a
core trainee who works alongside clinical nurse specialists in DDH and fractures and 2 advanced
physio practitioners.
Both Musgrave Park Hospital and the Royal Victoria Hospital provide Outreach Orthopaedic and
Fracture clinics to outlying hospitals.
Hospital Profiles
Belfast City Hospital (BCH) is a major teaching hospital, most of which is housed within the
Tower (opened in 1985). The Northern Ireland Cancer Centre opened on the campus in March
2006 providing for the development of an internationally recognised Cancer Centre. A strong
strategic focus on molecular medicine, cancer and renal services has enabled the development
of world leading research programmes and a leading Cancer Clinical Trials Unit linked with the
ROI and the NCI Washington DC in a tripartite arrangement. There is a modern radiology
department and substantial AHP Services (eg Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Occupational Therapy,
Speech & Language Therapy, Nutrition & Dietetics, etc) and a comprehensive range of pathology.
The Royal Hospitals is the largest hospital complex in Northern Ireland, comprising the Royal
Victoria Hospital, the Royal Jubilee Maternity Hospital (RJMH), the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick
Children (RBHSC) and the School of Dentistry. It provides virtually all referral services in Northern
Ireland. Major re-developments of the Royal Hospitals are underway, which includes the Royal
Belfast Hospital for Sick Children and a new maternity hospital is at an advanced stage of
construction. A new Critical Care Building with Emergency Department and operating theatres is
due to open in the near future. The Royal Hospitals play a major role in clinical education, training
and research, with most academic departments linked to the Queen’s University Medical School
on the Royal Hospital’s complex – Medicine, Surgery, Ophthalmology, Child Health, Obstetrics
and Gynaecology, and Pathology.

The Royal Hospitals is a Level 1 Trauma Centre and supports the Northern Ireland Trauma
Network and Northern Ireland Air-Ambulance Service.
The Mater Hospital is a university teaching hospital providing Acute and General Medicine,
Cardiology, HPB Surgery, Gastroenterology (including ERCP and Spyglass), Obstetrics &
Gynaecology and Psychiatry. There is a 24 hr A&E department and a 6 bedded Intensive Care
Unit.
Musgrave Park Hospital is the Regional Orthopaedic Unit for Northern Ireland. The Musgrave
Park Regional Orthopaedic Service is the largest in the British Isles with 55 consultant
Orthopaedic surgeons, 11 Orthopaedic Registrars (including 3 who also work in RBHSC), 1
Arthroplasty Fellow and 1 Specialty Doctor.
Professor DE Beverland (retired/part-time)
Mr S O’Hagan
Mr B Mockford
Mr D Molloy
Mr I Dobie (Specialist)
Mr C Connolly
Mr RK Wilson
Mr HAP Archbold
Mr M O’Flaherty ( employment break)
Also, in Royal Victoria Hospital
Mr D Wilson
Mr WDC Kealey (Clinical Director-Major
Trauma Service)
Mr NWA Eames
Mr MG McMullan (employment break)
Mr S McHenry
Mr E Verzin (employment break)
Mr G Colleary
Mr G McLorinan
Mr A Johnston
Mr M Neil (Chair of Division TOR)
Mr R Dhokia- Spinal PSCG Lead & Scoliosis
Lead
Mr J Sales
Mr S Sloan- Spinal Specialty Improvement
Lead
Mr R Pagoti- Arthroplasty Specialty
Improvement Lead
Mr C Mullan- (Employment break)
Mr O Diamond- Clinical Director T & O RVH
Mr S McKenna
Miss C Rowan – Hand & Wrist Specialty
Improvement Lead
Miss L Thompson
Miss C Stevenson
Mr D Spence
Mr B Gallagher- Trauma triage Lead
Miss L Murphy- RVH Educational Lead
Mr G Kelly
Mr Gavin Heyes Clinical Director Orthopaedic
MPH
Mr Jonathan Warnock
Miss Shirley Lyle
Mr Adam Tucker PSCG Lead Morbidity RVH
Mr Sam McMahon
Mr Michael Warnock
Mr Jonathon MacDonald PSCG Lead

Mortality RVH
Mr Robin Gordon
Mr Vash Sekar
Miss Harriet Julian
Mr Mark Robinson (Locum)
Mr Andrew Crone (Locum)
Also in Ulster Hospital, Dundonald
Mr P Maginn (retired/part-time)
Mr AI Adair
Miss D Shirley
Mr AG Bailie- TPD
Mr L Ogonda
Mr J McConway
Mr N Breen
Mr A James
Mr K Donnelly
David Milligan
Del Sirkantharajah
Also in Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children
Mr A Cosgrove (retired/part-time)
Miss CM Duffy
Mr J Ballard- GIRFT CD, Head of School
Miss C Geddis- Paediatric Spec Improvement
lead
Mr R Napier
Mr Raymond McKenna
Mr Paul Karayannis- PSCG Lead MPH
Miss Catherine Gilliland ( employment break)

A summary of the services across the different hospitals is provided in the table below:
Site General Services Specialist Services
Belfast City Hospital Acute & General
Medicine
Anaesthesia (including
critical care)
Pain Management
Adult Cystic Fibrosis
Breast Services (including reconstructive
surgery)
Cardiology
Cochlear Implant Service
Gynaecology & Gynaecological
Oncology
Haematology
Haemophilia Service
Medical Genetics
Medical Oncology
Nephrology (including Renal Dialysis)
Radiotherapy
Respiratory Medicine
Transplant Surgery
Urology
Royal Hospitals Emergency Department
Acute & General
Medicine
Anaesthesia (including
critical care)
Pain Management
Paediatrics (RBHSC)
Obstetrics & Gynaecology (Royal
Jubilee Maternity Hospital)
School of Dentistry
Regional services include:
Regional Trauma Centre
Neurosciences,
Medical and Surgical Cardiology,
Thoracic Surgery, Ophthalmology and
Specialised Endocrinology and
Endocrine Surgery, ENT,
Vascular Surgery, Hepatology
Mater Hospital Emergency Department
Acute & General
Medicine
Anaesthesia (including
critical care)
Pain Management
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Ophthalmology
Cardiology
HPB Surgery
Psychiatry
Musgrave Park
Hospital
Anaesthesia
Pain Management
Regional Orthopaedic Unit
Rheumatology
Rehabilitation
Regional Acquired Brain Injury Unit
Meadowlands - Care of the Elderly Unit
The Belfast HSC Trust functions through a series of Divisions. Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery is
a part the Division of Trauma, Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, within the Specialist Hospital’s
and Women’s Health Directorate.

JOB SUMMARY / MAIN PURPOSE
The post holder will join the existing appointees in providing a Trauma and Orthopaedic Service
for Northern Ireland, specialising in Arthroplasty or Upper Limb surgery. In addition, the post
holder will contribute to the care of patients at Musgrave Park Hospital (MPH) and Royal Belfast
Hospital for Sick Children (RBHSC), and take part in the on-call Trauma rota at RBHSC. It is
expected that the successful candidate will take up post by Summer 2022
This 12 month post has been developed to help deal with increasing fracture Out-patient and In-
patient demand, partially arising from an increase in the Paediatric age limit to 16, and to
contribute to elective care recovery, following COVID, in line with the Department of Health
Elective Care Framework. As such, the posts will require flexibility in delivering clinical
commitments, such as clinics and lists
The post provides ample opportunity for mentoring of a new Consultant Appointee by more senior
Consultant Colleagues.
The ability to work in a team is an essential attribute for Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons. Daily
Fracture Ward-Rounds occur daily in RBHSC, with a weekly Arthroplasty Multi-disciplinary
Meeting in MPH and regular Multi-disciplinary Meetings in related specialties, such as Upper Limb
surgery. Complex cases may lend themselves to dual surgeon operating. This facilitates case
review and discussion. The successful candidates will be expected to participate in these
meetings and encouraged to build on and expand on such meetings, for the benefit of the service.
The Trauma and Orthopaedic team are also leading the way in trying to improve the patient
journey. Outpatient Clinics will evolve to become multi-consultant specialty clinics attended by a
number of other allied health professionals that the appointee must be able to work with closely,
including specialist nurses, physiotherapists and ICATS practitioners. It is essential that any
appointee is capable of building upon these links and taking them forward in the future.
One Consultant is on-call for RBHSC, at the weekend for scheduled Ward Rounds and
Emergency Trauma operating as needed.
MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
The postholder will:
1. Assist the existing appointees in providing Orthopaedic Elective Lower limb surgery or
Upper Limb surgery and Paediatric Fracture Surgery for Northern Ireland.
2. Take part in on-call rota (1 in 6). This includes undertaking Paediatric Fracture Surgery,
as needed, at the weekend.
3. Work with clinical teams to identify opportunities to reduce post-operative complications.
4. Work with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate safe and efficient discharge for individuals in
the Trauma and Orthopaedic units.
5. Work closely with his/her colleagues to ensure continuity of care for patients admitted to
the Elective and Trauma units.

6. Be encouraged to develop his or her own skills and interests in line with those currently
practised by the consultants in posts.
7. Adhere to requirements for continuing medical education and to ensure that all skills and
expertise are maintained. The Trust is committed to fully supporting and resourcing
nationally agreed CME requirements to facilitate this. The Trust supports the requirements
for continuing professional development (CPD) as laid down by the GMC and surgical
colleagues and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.
The post holder is expected to work within the Trust’s Clinical Governance Framework and
GMC guidance on good medical practice.
8. Participate fully in medical and multi-professional clinical audit and is expected to develop
research interests relevant to this post. The Trust has a Clinical Governance Department
to assist in administration of audit projects.
9. Participate actively in the teaching of undergraduate and post graduate students as well
as staff in related disciplines and to co-operate with colleagues in developing local
educational programmes.
10. Take part in the annual appraisal programme and job plan review. The Trust has the
required arrangements in place to ensure that all surgeons have an annual appraisal with
a trained appraiser and supports surgeons going through the revalidation process.
Managerial Responsibilities
The postholder will:
1. Undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of his/her patients and the
running of the department in conjunction with colleagues.
2. Maintain staff relationships and morale among the staff reporting to him/her
3. Delegate appropriate responsibility and authority to the level of staff within his/her
control, consistent with effective decision making, while retaining overall responsibility
and accountability for results.
4. Be expected to be involved in the planning, implementation and management of the
Orthopaedic Upper limb or Arthroplasty Surgery Service and Paediatric Fracture Service.
5. Identify objectives with the Chair of Division, Clinical Director and Specialty Improvement
Leads/ Lead Clinicians and agree an action plan ensuring personal development.
6. Participate in the selection and appointment of staff in accordance with hospital
procedures.
7. Take such action as may be necessary in disciplinary and grievance matters in
accordance with the procedures laid down and approved by the Trust.

General Responsibilities
1. Employees of the Trust are required to promote and support the mission and vision of
the service for which they are responsible.
2. At all times provide a caring service and to treat those with whom they come into contact
in a courteous and respectful manner.
3. Demonstrate their commitment by their regular attendance and the efficient completion of
all tasks allocated to them.
4. Comply with the Trust’s Smoke Free Policy.
5. Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with the Health and Safety
Policies and Statutory Regulations.
6. Adhere to Equality and Good Relations duties throughout the course of their
employment.
7. Ensure the ongoing confidence of the public in-service provision.
8. Maintain high standards of personal accountability.
9. Comply with the HPSS Code of Conduct.

Indicative Weekly Job plan
Day Number Work
Activity
Location PAs
DCC
PAs
SPA
Comments (EG
Agreed/Cancelled
following weekend
on-call)
Monday 0800-1400 SPA 1.5
Tuesday 0900-1100 VFC RBHSC 0.5
Wednesday 0800-1300 Ortho
Theatre
MPH 1.25
1400-1800 Ortho Clinic MPH 1.0
Thursday 0800-0900 VFC RBHSC 0.25
0900-1300 Fracture
clinic
RBHSC 1.0
1400-1800 Admin 1.0
Friday 0800-1800 Consultant
of the Day
RBHSC 2.5 Consultant of the
day will assume
responsibly for
unscheduled
queries along with
backfill for Friday
vacancies in
VFC/fracture clinic
and theatre list
Weekend On-call RBHSC 1.0 1 weekend in 6
Total PAs: 8.5 1.5
The above timetable is an illustration of the type of work which will be required and is
subject to change to meet service need. It is also expected that the weekly timetable
would be worked flexibly to meet the demands of the service.
When off-site, responsibility for the care of the consultant’s patients rests with the senior
member of staff on site.
15. Emergency Work
This section includes all of your prospective emergency on-call work and the agreed availability
for on-call.
Type Day/Time Location Allocated PAs
Emergency on-call
work
On-call period RBHSC
On-site, at home on
telephone and
traveling to and
from site
1.0
Agreed on-call rota 1:6

Agreed category A
On-call supplement 5%
In order to meet the on-call requirements of the post (if required), the appointee is required to
reside within a reasonable distance to their principal place of work, as per terms and conditions
of service.
On-call includes components such as in-patient on-call care, advice provided remotely
(e.g. by telephone) predictable and unpredictable on-call, post take ward round, weekend
ward rounds and travel to and from hospital site when on call.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Terms & Conditions
This appointment is subject to the Consultant Terms & Conditions of Service (Northern Ireland)
2004, and as amended.
Registration
Registration with the General Medical Council and License to Practice must be maintained.
Salary
As per current Consultant salary scale in line with the Consultant Terms & Conditions of Service.
Indemnity
Employees are normally covered by the HPSS and Community Health Service Indemnity against
claims for medical negligence. However, certain circumstances may not be covered by the
Indemnity, especially where a separate fee is received. The Department of Health, Social
Services & Public Safety (DHSS&PS) therefore advises that membership of a Medical Defence
Organisation is maintained.
Support and Office Facilities
Appropriate office accommodation, secretarial support, radiographic, nursing and ancillary staff
will be provided.
Team working
The successful candidate will be expected to work with local managers and professional
colleagues in the efficient running of clinical services and will share with consultant colleagues in
the medical contribution to management.
Subject to the provisions of the Terms and Conditions of Service, the successful candidate is
expected to observe the Unit’s agreed policies and procedures, drawn up in consultation with the
profession on clinical matters and to follow the standing orders and financial instructions of the
Trust.
The applicant will be expected to adhere to consultant terms and conditions of service (NI) 2004
as amended, in addition to all Trust policies and procedures.

The successful candidate will be expected to make sure that there are adequate arrangements
for hospital staff involved in the care of his/her patients to be able to contact him/her when
necessary. He/she and his/her colleagues will ensure suitable cover for post-operative patients
when the surgeon is off-site.
The Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeons work as a Team to ensure 7-day cover for patients in
RBHSC. There is a Musgrave Park Hospital Consultant rota and 24 hour Orthophysician cover
to ensure 7-day cover for in-patients.
Mentoring
The Belfast Trust supports schemes for mentoring of newly-appointed consultants and a
mentoring programme will be offered to the successful candidate. The Specialty Lead has is keen
to ensure that formal and informal mentoring is available to support any new Consultant
appointments. The support of colleagues is available through formal and informal case discussion
meetings and two-consultant operating is supported for management of more complex cases.
The spinal service works as a cohesive team and has a weekly Multi-Disciplinary Team meeting
for support of individual team members, shared decision making and assistance in clinical
management of patients. As a Division, we are working towards a team-based multi-disciplinary
out-patient service.
Teaching and Research
The successful candidate will be expected to be involved in the teaching of undergraduate
medical students and the training of junior medical staff and to lead on and develop the research
profile of the service.
Multiprofessional Audit and Continuing Medical Education
The post holder will be required to take part in the Directorate audit programme. They will also
be required to undertake such continuing educational activities as are necessary for them to
remain accredited by their Royal College.
Consultant Appraisal
Appointees are required to participate in Consultant Appraisal processes in accordance with
DHSS&PS requirements.
Support and Office Facilities
There will be adequately equipped office space including access to IT facilities.
Quality
Patient satisfaction must be at the forefront of the concern of each member of staff. Every patient
is to be treated as an individual and provided with high quality service in terms of courtesy,
kindness, interest and efficiency.
Residence

In order to meet the on-call requirements of the post (if required), the appointee is required to
reside within a reasonable distance to their principal place of work, as per terms and conditions
of service.
Type of Appointment
The appointment shall be on a whole-time basis, or part-time by agreement, based on the needs
of the service.
Medical Examination
Appointment to this post is subject to a satisfactory pre-employment health assessment with the
Trust’s Occupational Health service.
Pension
Membership of the Health Services Superannuation Scheme is voluntary. There is reciprocity
between the Northern Ireland scheme and that in mainland Britain.
Private Practice
All private professional services and fee-paying services that are not part of the Contract of
Employment must be undertaken in accordance with Schedules 9, 10 and 11 of the Contract of
Terms & Conditions of Service (NI) 2004.
Date on which post is available
The appointee may take up post upon satisfactory completion of essential pre-employment
checks.
Visiting
For further information regarding this post, or to arrange a visit, you are encouraged to informally
contact: Mr Martyn Neil, Chair of Division (TOR) & Orthopaedic Consultant, email
View email address on meeveem.com.
Canvassing
Canvassing will disqualify. Any approach to a member of the Belfast HSC Trust or a member of
any Committee or Panel of the hospital by or at the request of a candidate, will be treated as
canvassing.
Removal Expenses
If eligible a fixed relocation grant may be available to assist with essential removal expenses, as
outlined in the Trust’s “Re-Location and Associated Expenses Policy”. The amount must be
agreed in advance of incurring expenditure.
Other Facilities

The main hospital sites are located close to Belfast City Centre. Belfast is now a vibrant, busy
city with a wide range of cultural, sporting and other recreational activities. For those with children
of school age there is a full range of public and private schools. Public schooling is free and of a
very high standard. Housing in Belfast is of good quality and affordable and getting to and from
work is generally easy, by car, bicycle and public transport.
Equality
Employees of the Trust are required to comply with the Trust’s Equality Scheme. A full copy of
this scheme is available in the Human Resources Directorate, Employment Equality Team.
Ionising Radiation Regulations
The Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (2000) require that any person clinically
or physically directing a procedure which involves exposure to radiation should have appropriate
training. This can be provided locally as necessary.
Information Governance
All employees of Belfast Health & Social Care Trust are legally responsible for all records held,
created or used as part of their business within the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, including
patient/client, corporate and administrative records whether paper based or electronic and also
including e-mails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public,
with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Environment Regulations
2004, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Employees are required to be conversant and to comply with the Belfast Health and Social Care
Trust policies on Information Governance including for example the ICT Security Policy, Data
Protection Policy and Records Management Policy and to seek advice if in doubt.
Environmental Cleaning Strategy
The Trusts Environmental Cleaning Strategy recognises the key principle that “Cleanliness
matters are everyone’s responsibility, not just the cleaners”. Whilst there are staff employed who
are responsible for cleaning services, all Trust staff have a responsibility to ensure a clean,
comfortable, safe environment for patients, clients, residents, visitors, staff and members of the
general public.
Infection Prevention and Control
The Belfast Trust is committed to reducing Healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) and all staff
have a part to play in making this happen. Staff must comply with all policies in relation to Infection
Prevention and Control and with ongoing reduction strategies. Standard Infection Prevention and
Control Precautions must be used at all times to ensure the safety of patients and staff.
This includes:-
• Cleaning hands either with soap and water or a hand sanitiser at the appropriate times
(WHO ‘5 moments’);
• Using the correct ‘7 step’ hand hygiene technique;
• Being ‘bare below the elbows’ when in a clinical environment;
• Following Trust policies and the Regional Infection Control Manual (found on intranet);

• Wearing the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE);
• Ensuring correct handling and disposal of waste (including sharps) and laundry;
• Ensuring all medical devices (equipment) are decontaminated appropriately i.e., cleaned,
disinfected and/or sterilised;
• Ensuring compliance with High Impact Interventions.
Personal Public Involvement
Staff members are expected to involve patients, clients, carers and the wider community were
relevant, in developing, planning and delivering our services in a meaningful and effective way,
as part of the Trust’s ongoing commitment to Personal Public Involvement (PPI).
Please use the link below to access the PPI standards leaflet for further information.

Clause: This job description is not meant to be definitive and may be amended to
meet the changing needs of the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.
September 2026

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION
JOB TITLE: Locum Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon (sub specialising
in Paediatric Fractures with an Orthopaedic elective subspecialty
interest)
DEPT / DIRECTORATE: Trauma, Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation Division, Based in the Belfast
HSC Trust (RBHSC and MPH sites)
Notes to applicants:
1. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how you meet the required
criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for
both the essential and desirable criteria.
2. Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out below, using the information
provided by you on your application form. Please note the Trust reserves the right to use any desirable
criteria outlined below at shortlisting. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form how you
meet the desirable criteria.
3. Proof of qualifications and/or professional registration will be required if an offer of employment is made
– if you are unable to provide this, the offer may be withdrawn.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will initially be measured at shortlisting stage
although may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage.
You should therefore make it clear on your application form whether or not you meet these
criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. The stage in the process
when the criteria will be measured is stated below.
Factor Criteria Method of
Assessment
Qualifications
Registration
Experience
1. Full registration with the General Medical
Council and a Licence to Practise (must
have both at time of appointment)
2. FRCS (ORTH) or hold other appropriate
equivalent qualifications
3. Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for
Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery via
a. CCT
b. CESR or
Shortlisting by
Application Form

c. European Community Rights
Other (eg
Driving etc) 1. Must have either a full current driving license
and access to a care or access to a means
of transport to facilitate movement between
sites. This criterion will be waived in the
case of an applicant whose disability
prohibits driving but who is able to organise
suitable alternative arrangements.
2. Eligibility to work in the UK as per UKBA
Immigration Regulations
Shortlisting by
Application Form
Knowledge
Skills
Abilities
1. Interest in teaching.
2. Ability to work well within a multidisciplinary
team.
3. Ability to lead and engender high standards
of care.
4. Willingness to work flexibly as part of a
team.
5. Ability to train and supervise medical
undergraduates and postgraduates
6. Awareness of changes in the Health Service
nationally and Locally
All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written
and spoken English that are adequate to enable
effective communication about medical topics with
patients and colleagues
Shortlisting by
Application Form
And / Or
Interview / Test

DESIRABLE CRITERIA
Desirable criteria will ONLY be used where it is necessary to introduce additional job related criteria
to ensure files are manageable. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how
you meet these. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.
Factor Criteria Method of
Assessment
Qualifications
Registration
Experience
1. Hold a higher degree/ qualification
2. Planned or completed 12 months in a
recognised Trauma or Orthopaedic
fellowship
Shortlisting by
Application Form
Other
(eg Knowledge
Skills
Abilities)
1. Have additional skills or interest
2. Have some formal training in teaching methods
and have been actively involved in teaching.
Shortlisting by
Application Form
And
Interview / Test
Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will need to demonstrate at interview that they have
the required competencies to be effective in this demanding leadership role.
The competencies required are detailed in the NHS Medical Leadership Competency
Framework (MLCF) available at
Medical-Leadership-Competency-Framework
Particular attention will be given to the following:
Leadership Domains
Demonstrating Personal Qualities
Working with Others
Managing Services
Improving Services
Setting Direction
NOTE:
Where educational/professional qualifications form part of the criteria you will be required, if
shortlisted for interview, to produce original certificates and one photocopy of same issued by
the appropriate authority. Only those certificates relevant to the shortlisting criteria should be
produced. If educational certificates are not available an original letter and photocopy of same
detailing examination results from your school or college will be accepted as an alternative.

If successful you will be required to produce documentary evidence that you are legally entitled
to live and work in the United Kingdom. This documentation can be a P45, Payslip, National
Insurance Card or a Birth Certificate confirming birth in the United Kingdom or the Republic of
Ireland. Failure to produce evidence will result in a non-appointment.