Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedics (knee revision surgery)

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Colchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedics to enhance their knee revision surgery services. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, focusing on complex lower limb trauma. The successful candidate will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, contribute to clinical governance, and engage in academic development. With flexible working arrangements and a commitment to staff wellbeing, this position is ideal for those passionate about patient care and professional growth. Join a dedicated team and make a significant impact on trauma care in the community.

Benefits

NHS Discounts

Flexible Working

Pension Scheme

Annual Leave

Staff Wellbeing Programme

Qualifications

• Must have completed CCT or equivalent and be on the Specialist Register.
• Experience in developing trauma care services is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop the revision knee arthroplasty service and enhance trauma care.
• Collaborate with the MDT and contribute to clinical governance.

Skills

Knee Revision Surgery

Trauma Care

Clinical Governance

Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration

Education

CCT or Equivalent

Specialist Register

Job description

Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedics (knee revision surgery)

Join to apply for the Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedics (knee revision surgery) role at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust.

An opportunity has arisen to join our team primarily based at Colchester Hospital, with possible activities at Ipswich Hospital. Applicants must have completed CCT or equivalent (CESR or portfolio route) and be on the Specialist Register, or within 6 months of achieving this at interview. This new post supports the development of ESEOC and aims to enhance trauma care, especially for complex lower limb trauma.

The post-holder will help develop the revision knee arthroplasty service, collaborate with the MDT, attend department meetings, audits, and contribute to clinical governance and academic development. The start date is expected to be August 2025. The role involves working at Colchester Hospital and potentially at Ipswich, with flexible working arrangements.

This role includes a one in 12 on-call commitment (adult and paediatric trauma), handling general and subspecialty trauma cases, including periprosthetic fractures.

ESNEFT provides hospital and community health services across east Suffolk and north Essex, employing over 12,000 staff. We support our staff with training, flexible working, a pension scheme, unsocial hours payments, annual leave, NHS discounts, and a Staff Wellbeing programme. We are investing in digital transformation with Epic EPR to improve hospital life for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and professional development, we want to hear from you. Learn more about working here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A.

For further details or informal visits, contact: Vicki Hughes, General Manager, at [e-mail] or 01206 747474.