AHP Consultant – Trauma and Orthopaedics

Job Description

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.

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

Position:

An opportunity has arisen for a permanent ASH Consultant – Unscheduled Care based at University Hospital Ayr.

What you will do:

You will:

• Work with key stakeholders across acute, primary care and community services including health, social care, third sector and public health.
• Provide an strong interface between North, South and East Ayrshire HSCP services to streamline patient care.
• Deliver on the agreed KPIs aligned to the Hip Fracture Audit, DWD, D2A and the frailty pathway.
• Provide AHP leadership to the MDT within Trauma and Orthopaedics with a strong focus on improving orthogeriatric care and reducing hospital length of stay.
• Lead on education and training across Trauma and Orthopaedics.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:

You must hold a relevant qualification in one of the Allied Health Professions and have active registration with HCPC. You will be able to evidence Masters level education, experience of leading a clinical team, and advanced clinical skills in acute assessment / care and community rehabilitation.

Hours:

37 per week over 5 days.

Full UK Driving Licence/Access to a Vehicle:

Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential to this role.

Contact

Caroline Clark, AHP Director NHS Ayrshire and Arran:

Andy Tanagho, Clinical Director Trauma and Orthopaedics NHS Ayrshire and Arran:

You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain (). DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.

Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.

Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.

Legal and Sponsorship Information

NHS Ayrshire and Arran has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is, without exception, granted by UK Visas and Immigration. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at .

We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.

Additional Information for Overseas Candidates

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.