Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics (interest in Upper Limb)

NHS; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking a full-time Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Upper Limb Shoulder and Elbow surgery. This position requires extensive experience in treating upper limb conditions, both elective and trauma, and involves duties across both Kent & Canterbury Hospital and William Harvey Hospital. The successful candidate will participate in the on-call rota and contribute to the department's teaching commitments, offering a dynamic work environment in one of the largest NHS trusts in England.

Benefits

Up to 32 days' annual leave

Active support for study and patient safety work

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Must have full GMC registration.
• Minimum of 5 years NHS Experience required.
• Possess an appropriate Upper Limb, Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship.

Responsibilities

• Participate in trauma surgeries and manage general trauma cases.
• Contribute to the teaching, clinical management, and effective team work.
• Engage in elective and trauma surgical procedures for the upper limb.

Skills

Clinical judgement

Teaching and training

Education

Full GMC registration

Minimum 5 years NHS experience

FRCS (Tr & Orth) or equivalent

Upper Limb, Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship

Job description

Job summary

Applications are invited for a full-time permanent Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery with special interest in Upper Limb Shoulder and Elbow surgery to join a dynamic team of Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Candidates will need to show evidence of specialist training in upper limb surgery. It is desirable that the selected candidate increase the skill mix within the current unit. The candidate must also be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge and experience of treating upper limb conditions, both elective and trauma, as well as be competent in general non-specialist trauma as they will participate in the general on-call rota.

The successful applicant will be expected to work across both our sites at the William Harvey Hospital, Ashford as well as the Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Canterbury. The job plan for the post will include cross cover for elective activity to minimise disruption to elective theatre provision when colleagues are away. There may be an opportunity for additional appropriately remunerated week-end elective activity.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will have a special interest in Upper Limb Shoulder and Elbow arthroplasty and arthroscopic surgery. The Orthopaedic Department operates across two sites, with your primary location for on-call and trauma surgery being William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, Kent. Elective care takes place at Kent & Canterbury Hospital. Duties include fracture clinics, trauma lists and on-call work dealing with a broad mix of trauma including with multiply injured patients. They will also contribute to the general work of the department including a strong teaching commitment, clinical management and effective team working. The on-call rota is 1 in 10 and the successful candidate will be expected to take a full part in the trauma rota.

About us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000.We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.

We offer flexible and fulfilling career solutions that work for you and unique opportunities to innovate and inspire - all in a county where you can enjoy your life to the full, whatever your interest.

We also offer removal expenses (substantive positions), up to 32 days' annual leave and active support for study, quality improvement and patient safety work as part of our 'We care' improvement journey, and medical education and research.

Details Date posted

21 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum. Plus an additional 3% non-resident on call supplement.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

344-2521CONKCH

Job locations

Kent & Canterbury Hospital

Ethelbert Road

Canterbury

CT1 3NG

Job description Job responsibilities

Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Please note that the interview date has been set as guidance and my be subject to change.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Please note that the interview date has been set as guidance and my be subject to change.

Person Specification Qualifications and Experience Essential

• Full GMC registration
• Minimum 5 years NHS Experience
• FRCS (Tr & Orth) or equivalent
• In possession of an appropriate Upper Limb, Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship

Desirable

• Recognised Fellowship preferably in speciality (12 months minimum)
• Interest in Upper Limb
• Experience at consultant level
• Research and academia related to speciality
• Management training with appropriate qualification
• Evidence of formal teaching experience at university level

Clinical/Technical Expertise Essential

• Able to operate within a teaching/training culture
• Possesses range of clinical knowledge, skills & information technology expertise.
• Displays sound professional judgement
• Sees patients within a holistic context
• Competence in shoulder & elbow arthroplasty and arthroscopy procedures
• Ability to maintain & develop this knowledge

Desirable

• Willing to supervise other staff, spots talent & nurtures it
• Hand surgery experience at general level

Intellect and Education Essential

• Understands the issues of patient safety & of operating within a litigious & complaints culture
• Shows self-discipline eg record-keeping & legibility
• Shows an approach based on critical enquiry and evidence-based medicine
• Embraces evidence-based practice & audit
• Interest in research & development
• Encourages ongoing learning & an educative culture, both for self and others
• Shows breadth of awareness & a range of problem-solving skills

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification
• Publications in speciality in peer-reviewed journals within last 5 years
• Higher degrees in academia

Organisation and Planning (both personal & departmental) Essential

• Ability to demonstrate decisiveness and accountability
• Recognises clinical constraints & the realities of rationing of care
• Ability to cope with considerable pressure as well as to adapt to constant change & new demands
• Able to juggle a large number of demands by setting priorities & planning effectively
• Able to manage conflicting & unpredictable demands

Desirable

• Demonstrates energy, enthusiasm & initiative in pursuing innovation and the highest standards for patients, juniors, others, colleagues & the organisation
• Participation in Governance, Hospital Committees, Audit

Other requirements Essential

• Able to communicate clearly, avoiding jargon, with a range of different people
• Builds strong & effective relationships with patients, families & colleagues with the ability to gain their trust & Confidence
• Ability to cope with considerable pressure as well as to adapt to constant change & new demands
• Ability to direct and organise teams

Person Specification Qualifications and Experience Essential

• Full GMC registration
• Minimum 5 years NHS Experience
• FRCS (Tr & Orth) or equivalent
• In possession of an appropriate Upper Limb, Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship

Desirable

• Recognised Fellowship preferably in speciality (12 months minimum)
• Interest in Upper Limb
• Experience at consultant level
• Research and academia related to speciality
• Management training with appropriate qualification
• Evidence of formal teaching experience at university level

Clinical/Technical Expertise Essential

• Able to operate within a teaching/training culture
• Possesses range of clinical knowledge, skills & information technology expertise.
• Displays sound professional judgement
• Sees patients within a holistic context
• Competence in shoulder & elbow arthroplasty and arthroscopy procedures
• Ability to maintain & develop this knowledge

Desirable

• Willing to supervise other staff, spots talent & nurtures it
• Hand surgery experience at general level

Intellect and Education Essential

• Understands the issues of patient safety & of operating within a litigious & complaints culture
• Shows self-discipline eg record-keeping & legibility
• Shows an approach based on critical enquiry and evidence-based medicine
• Embraces evidence-based practice & audit
• Interest in research & development
• Encourages ongoing learning & an educative culture, both for self and others
• Shows breadth of awareness & a range of problem-solving skills

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification
• Publications in speciality in peer-reviewed journals within last 5 years
• Higher degrees in academia

Organisation and Planning (both personal & departmental) Essential

• Ability to demonstrate decisiveness and accountability
• Recognises clinical constraints & the realities of rationing of care
• Ability to cope with considerable pressure as well as to adapt to constant change & new demands
• Able to juggle a large number of demands by setting priorities & planning effectively
• Able to manage conflicting & unpredictable demands

Desirable

• Demonstrates energy, enthusiasm & initiative in pursuing innovation and the highest standards for patients, juniors, others, colleagues & the organisation
• Participation in Governance, Hospital Committees, Audit

Other requirements Essential

• Able to communicate clearly, avoiding jargon, with a range of different people
• Builds strong & effective relationships with patients, families & colleagues with the ability to gain their trust & Confidence
• Ability to cope with considerable pressure as well as to adapt to constant change & new demands
• Ability to direct and organise teams

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kent & Canterbury Hospital

Ethelbert Road

Canterbury

CT1 3NG

Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kent & Canterbury Hospital

Ethelbert Road

Canterbury

CT1 3NG

Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)