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The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) in Glasgow is one of the largest hospitals in Europe. There are 33 consultants associated with the unit performing a wide range of orthopaedic procedures. This includes, upper and lower limb arthroplasty, revision arthroplasty, elective limb reconstruction, young adult hip surgery (including pelvic osteotomies), brachial plexus surgery, anterior and posterior degenerative spinal surgery, adult spinal reconstruction surgery and a complete range of trauma surgery including pelvic fracture fixation. In addition we have a close association with the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre providing support in the management of metastatic bone disease and haematological cancers. We have been designated as the Major Trauma Centre for the West of Scotland and will be fully operational in 2021. In practice, the hospital is already working in this capacity.
We have vacancies for 4 post-CCT fellowships from August 2023. These fellowships can be for a period of 6 or 12 months. In addition to great clinical experience, we would expect our fellows to take a lead in research and present 2 research projects per 12 months with at least one being published. Fellows will be involved in both elective and trauma, including on-call. The current rota is full shift, occupied by 22 middle-grade staff and banded as 1A (50% Supplement). Each fellow’s role will reflect their seniority and they will be expected to show excellent leadership & management skills.
The available subspecialty interests include:
Major Trauma Surgery
Limb reconstruction surgery
Complex Hip Surgery
Complex Knee Surgery/ Revision Knee Arthroplasty
Upper Limb Surgery (with a focus on Shoulder & Elbow)
The Doctor will work as part of the Orthopaedic Team undertaking inpatient, outpatient and on-call duties.
1. Management of Elective & Trauma patients.
2. On-call for Trauma
3. Elective & Trauma Theatre duties as required.
4. Orthopaedic Clinic & Fracture Clinic duties as required.
5. Daily ward rounds.
6. Participate in the Unit Educational Programme
7. Audit, research & clinical governance
For informal discussions please contact Mr. David Martin, consultant orthopaedic surgeon at David.Martin@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.