Consultant in Foot and Ankle Surgery

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham is seeking a Consultant Foot and Ankle Surgeon to join a dedicated team. The role includes theatre work, outpatient clinics, and engagement in research and education as part of a structured 10 PA starting plan.

The post offers links with oncology and paediatric surgeons, potential dual operating, and opportunities for SPA time for professional development. Interview is scheduled for January 2027.

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration is required.
• Entry on GMC Specialist Register (Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery) via CCT – proposed date within 6 months of interview, or CESR/Portfolio route.
• Completed ‘training the trainers’ course or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Undertake one all-day theatre list (2.5 PA) and 3 outpatient clinics per week, with flexibility on theatre days.
• Participate in research, leadership, supervision, and other development opportunities as SPA time.
• Job plan includes 10 PA initial with SPA allocations and a 6–12 month review.
• Ensure high standards of patient care and contribute to service development.

Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Leadership

Education

Full GMC Registration

Specialist Register (Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery)

Training the Trainers course

Tools

APLS/ATLS Certification

Job description

Employer The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Town Birmingham Salary £113,565 - £150,569 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 01/12/2026 23:59 Interview date 21/01/2027

Consultant in Foot and Ankle Surgery

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Job overview

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital are seeking to recruit a Consultant Foot and Ankle Surgeon.

There are also links with the Oncology and Paediatric surgeons at the ROH. There is scope for some dual operating with a consultant colleague acting as ‘second surgeon’ on complex cases.There are close linkswiththetraumareconstructionteamandrheumatologydepartments attheQueenElizabeth Hospital.

The post-holder will join a team who are enthusiastic about Foot and Ankle surgery. The Foot and Ankle team sit within the Small Joint Specialty under the Clinical Service Lead, Mr Mark Brewster.

Interview Date: Thursday 21st January 2027

Main duties of the job

The job plan is based upon 10 PA’s initially. It is anticipated that the successful candidate would undertake one all day (2.5 PA) theatre list (inclusive of pre and post op ward rounds) and 3 out-patient clinics per week (3 PA). Other theatre sessions are likely to be flexible. Some flexibility on operating theatres days would be expected, but most clinics will be on a fixed day.

The Trust currently offers 1.5 PA for supporting professional activities to cover mandatory training, CPD, preparation for appraisal, attendance at audit etc.

for new consultants, during the first 6 months it is anticipated that an additional 0.5 SPA will be spent getting to know the Trust and the team.

At the job plan review this 0.5 SPA will be discussed and research, leadership, supervision and other development opportunities will be available and SPA apportioned to cover the work.

There is a Job Plan review for every appointee within 6-12 months of starting the post, this will include review of SPA time such as supervision, research, and leadership.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.

Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.

The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.

The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.

If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached the full Job description and person specification for more information about the role.

Person specification

Qualifications & Training

• Full GMC Registration
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register (Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery) via Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) – proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview CESR/Portfolio pathway, or alternative routes to specialist registration - applicant must be on Specialist Register at the time of interview
• Completed ‘training the trainers’ course or equivalent

Experience

• Minimum 2 years Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle surgical experience at middle grade level to include at least 12 months elective F&A experience at Fellowship level.
• Experience in organisation of higher training in orthopaedics
• Experience in organisation of basic training and undergraduate teaching
• Knowledge of the principles of Audit and Clinical Governance
• Strong record in research publications
• Ability to apply principles of research
• APLS/ATLS Certified
• More than 1 year of elective Foot and Ankle Fellowship training
• Senior Foot and Ankle training at more than one specialist centre
• Experience of academic unit research

Knowledge

• Good team member and able to work flexibly
• Numerate and able to contribute to management issues
• Focused on patient outcomes and experience
• Commitment to working flexibly to deliver outstanding patient care and contribute to developing the service

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Stephen Murray Job title Clinical Service Manager Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 0121 685 4000 Additional information

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