Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon - Specialising in Soft Tissue Knee

NHS; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedics to join their team. This role focuses on providing specialized knee surgery and trauma care, ensuring high-quality patient management across two major hospital sites. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to engage in teaching and contribute to service planning while working within a supportive and inclusive environment. If you're passionate about advancing your career in a major trauma center and making a significant impact on patient care, this position is ideal for you.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in managing soft tissue knee and trauma.
• Completion of approved fellowship in soft tissue knee subspecialty.

Responsibilities

• Manage inpatient and outpatient care for trauma and orthopaedic patients.
• Contribute to medical student teaching and collaborate with allied health professionals.

Skills

Knee Surgery

Trauma Management

Patient Care Management

Teaching and Training

Education

Entry on the GMC Specialist Register

Postgraduate Medical Education

Job description

UHNM is looking to recruit a substantive Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedics, specialising in soft tissue knee and knee surgery. In conjunction with consultant colleagues, the post holder will provide a soft tissue knee service at UHNM, responding to local and network referrals. The post holder will also be expected to provide specialist trauma knee work as well as elective soft tissue knee procedures.

Main duties of the job

1. The successful applicant should have dedicated training in knee surgery.
2. The post holder will manage inpatient and outpatient care for trauma and orthopaedic patients, including knee patients, and provide specialist emergency trauma and elective orthopaedic care.
3. The role involves working across both sites at Royal Stoke and County Hospital and contributing to an on-call rota, with future plans for a specialist on-call system.
4. Contribute to medical student teaching and collaborate with a network of allied health professionals.
5. Participate in departmental management, administrative duties, and service planning and development.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is a large, modern trust serving around three million people across two sites: Royal Stoke and County Hospital. We are a major trauma centre for the North Midlands and North Wales, with a focus on facilities, teaching, and research. We promote a culture of inclusion, equal opportunities, and staff development, valuing every employee's contribution.

Additional details

Post posted: 01 May 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 per year PA

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Location: University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust, Newcastle Road, Stoke on Trent, ST4 6QG

Job responsibilities

A detailed job description and main responsibilities are available in the attached supporting documents.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential):

• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register
• Entry via CCT or CESR (CP), with a proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date within 6 months of interview, or European Community Rights

Clinical Experience & Training (Essential):

• Postgraduate and undergraduate teaching experience
• Extensive experience in managing soft tissue knee and trauma as part of a major trauma service
• Completion of approved fellowship in soft tissue knee subspecialty
• Ability to independently manage clinical care
• Recent ATLS/European Trauma or equivalent course

Desirable: Experience in a major trauma centre

Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working (Essential):

• Experience in teaching and training at appropriate levels

Management and Administrative Experience (Essential):

• Ability to help manage the unit and advise the Trauma Directorate

Additional considerations: The role is subject to DBS checks, UK registration, and compliance with sponsorship requirements for overseas applicants.