Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon to join their talented team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a leading NHS trust known for its commitment to excellence and innovation in patient care. As part of a dynamic organization, you will have the chance to collaborate on groundbreaking healthcare solutions, participate in professional development, and contribute to a diverse and inclusive environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and advancing your career in a supportive setting, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration and entry on the GMC Specialist Register required.
• Higher trauma and orthopaedics surgical qualification essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical care for elective and emergency cases within the specialty.
• Manage outpatient priorities, waiting lists, and surgical schedules.

Skills

Expert clinical opinion

Independent patient care

Teaching clinical skills

Flexible team-oriented approach

Critical thinking

Education

Full GMC Registration

Entry on the GMC Specialist Register

Higher trauma and orthopaedics surgical qualification

Job description

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Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon, London

Client:

Barts Health NHS Trust

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Consulting

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

6

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job overview

Barts Health NHS Trust is one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers and the largest trust in the NHS. It was created on 1 April 2012 by bringing together three trusts: Barts and The London NHS Trust, Newham University Hospital NHS Trust, and Whipps Cross University Hospital NHS Trust.

The new trust has a turnover of approximately £1.3 billion and approximately 15,000 employees.

Our hospitals—Newham University Hospital in Plaistow, St Bartholomew’s (Barts) in the City, The Royal London in Whitechapel, The London Chest in Bethnal Green, and Whipps Cross University Hospital in Leytonstone—deliver high-quality clinical care to east London and beyond.

The hospitals offer a full portfolio of services, including some of Britain’s leading specialist centres such as cancer, cardiac, trauma, and emergency care. Barts Health also hosts one of the UK’s busiest children’s hospitals and renowned surgical facilities.

Our vision is to create a world-class health organisation that builds strong partnerships and community relations—focused on ending health inequalities in east London. We aim to be recognized for excellence in patient care, research, and education. As part of UCLPartners, the largest academic health sciences system globally, we are committed to continuous improvement and innovation.

Main duties of the job

We seek talented professionals to lead our ambitious healthcare organisation. Barts Health offers extensive professional development opportunities, including:

• Gaining diverse experience across hospitals along the patient pathway;
• Enhanced career progression opportunities to retain talented staff;
• Recruitment of top-tier doctors and researchers to share knowledge and advance healthcare;
• Positioning as a world leader to attract more staff and reduce vacancies;
• Collaborating within an Academic Health Science System to develop new technologies and treatments.

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is among the largest NHS trusts and a leading healthcare provider in Britain. We are entering an exciting phase of improvement, striving for excellence and innovation, and committed to providing safe, high-quality patient care in east London and beyond.

We promote our WeCare values and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where every staff member feels a sense of belonging and respect for diversity.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the full job description and person specification for detailed responsibilities.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register
• CCT (proposed CCT date within 6 months of interview)
• European Community Rights
• Higher trauma and orthopaedics surgical qualification
• Research participation (peer-reviewed publications)
• Innovative healthcare approaches

Knowledge

• Expert clinical opinion on elective and emergency cases within the specialty
• Independent responsibility for patient care
• ATLS instructor
• Experience at MTC

Management/Audit Experience

• Higher Specialist Training in Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery
• Ability to manage outpatient priorities, waiting lists, and surgical schedules
• Experience supervising trainees and teaching clinical and operative skills
• AO/EPOS/POSNA faculty
• Audit management experience
• Teaching trauma skills at AO/EPOS/POSNA courses
• Teaching clinical skills to undergraduates

Academic Achievements

• Research experience and presentations at learned societies
• Research application skills
• Organizing academic meetings
• Supervision abilities

Personal Skills

• Teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
• Flexible, team-oriented approach
• Self-motivated and critical thinker
• Ability to work under pressure
• Caring attitude and commitment to medical education
• Willingness to undertake additional responsibilities at various levels