Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics (Knee)

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Colney; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS Trust as a Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, focusing on knee arthroplasty and trauma management. The role involves addressing waiting list backlogs and working in a collaborative environment alongside a diverse team of over 10,000 staff. Enjoy competitive NHS benefits and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service

Multi Faith prayer room

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme and annual leave

Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it

Free Park & Ride service

Free 24-hour confidential counselling

On-site nursery

Staff discounts at cafes on site

Support for career development

Salary Sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Fellowship trained in knee and revision knee surgery.
• Competent in primary management of all acute trauma.
• Experience in outpatient, day case, and inpatient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform the full spectrum of knee arthroplasty surgery.
• Manage trauma cases admitted to NNUH.
• Join the on-call rota at a frequency of 1 in 18.

Skills

Knee arthroplasty surgery

Trauma management

Team collaboration

Education

Fellowship in knee and revision knee surgery

Job description

Applications are invited for a Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery who is fellowship trained in knee and revision knee surgery. The post arises to cover the substantial workload in trauma arthroplasty activity.

A candidate unable to undertake the duties of a full-time post for personal reasons will receive equal consideration. If appointed, the job content will be modified appropriately in consultation with colleagues and management.

We welcome all applications regardless of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race, or religion. People with disabilities meeting the minimum criteria will be offered an interview. The Trust operates job share and flexible working arrangements.

The appointee will be expected to perform the full spectrum of knee arthroplasty surgery, primarily focusing on addressing the waiting list backlog, including outpatient, day case, and inpatient care, as well as managing trauma cases admitted to NNUH.

The NNUH is among the busiest acute hospitals in the country, with two dedicated trauma theatres running 5 days a week and one at weekends. The successful candidate will join the on-call rota at a frequency of 1 in 18, operating on a 6-week cycle with teams of three consultants who suspend elective commitments during their on-call week.

The candidate must be competent in the primary management of all acute trauma, with support available in specialized areas such as paediatrics and spines. Complex cases are referred to specialists, and such cases will be scheduled in elective or additional trauma lists.

All T&O consultants at NNUH share office space, junior doctor support, and secretarial services. The successful candidate will do the same on an equitable basis.

Join us at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a team of over 10,000 staff! The NNUH is one of the UK’s largest NHS trusts, providing first-class acute care for approximately one million residents in Norfolk and surrounding areas. As a teaching and research hospital, it features state-of-the-art facilities like the Quadram Institute, and collaborates closely with the University of East Anglia, offering teaching and placement opportunities. Our diverse workforce includes professionals from 94 countries worldwide.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital working with local services and are proud of our N&N Hospitals Charity. We offer a range of NHS benefits and additional perks:

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service to NNUH Colney Lane
• Free 24-hour confidential counselling
• On-site nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• Staff discounts at cafes on site
• Support for career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work, and home electronics

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Mr Nish Chirodian
Job Title: Service Director, Trauma & Orthopaedics
Telephone: [phone]