Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A major medical institution in Birmingham is seeking a Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon with expertise in complex knee trauma. The position involves providing surgical services across multiple sites, including trauma management and elective procedures. The successful candidate will work in a supportive team environment with comprehensive resources, committing to a 1:16 on-call schedule for complex cases. Competitive compensation and opportunities for training and professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with GMC.
• Completion of Clinical Training (CCT) required.
• Instructor certification in ATLS or European Trauma Course is needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for complex knee trauma cases.
• Manage surgeries for acute and delayed soft-tissue reconstruction.
• Deliver trauma services at major trauma center.

Skills

Complex knee trauma management

Fracture surgery

Acute and delayed soft-tissue reconstruction

Emergency orthopaedic trauma management

Education

GMC Registration

Post CCT

Current ATLS or European Trauma Course

Job description

Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon

The closing date is 17 November 2025

The post advertised is for a consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics with an interest in complex knee trauma and reconstructive surgery within the University Hospital Birmingham (UHB) NHS Foundation Trust. The post will support the department's needs delivering the full range of general Trauma & Orthopaedic on‑call work, including outside referrals and in‑house emergencies. The appointment will join an established team of upper limb surgeons across UHB. The T&O department delivers services across multiple sites, so the applicant will be expected to work at different sites as part of their normal job plan. The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) is an adult Major Trauma Centre, and this would be considered the appointee's base hospital. Ambulatory trauma is delivered at Good Hope Hospital and elective orthopaedics at Solihull Elective Hub. The appointee should expect to perform operating lists at all three sites.

In addition to acting as a Major Trauma Centre, the Queen Elizabeth Hospital also houses the Royal Centre for Defence Medicine (RCDM) treating repatriated military personnel. The orthopaedic department offers various tertiary services including a regional limb reconstruction and bone infection service.

Main duties of the job

In addition to providing an emergency service to the Greater Birmingham area and the RCDM, the unit deals with the full range of post‑trauma and trauma‑related patients and elective orthopaedic procedures. Increasingly the department is also supporting the wider trauma network with the delivery of complex orthopaedic trauma. There are up to seven trauma lists daily across all UHB sites, with three daily trauma lists at QEH.

The Trauma & Orthopaedics service has a robust team of MSK radiologists and general radiology support to the major trauma service. There is 24/7 access to CT, interventional radiology and MRI. All theatre lists are normally supported by consultant anaesthetists.

The service is supported by physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nutritionists, psychologists and social work support. Pivotal to the service is the role of Trauma Nurse Practitioners.

The unit provides teaching and direct clinical experience for Trauma & Orthopaedics trainees, whether Deanery posts or Trust appointments. It has an expanding programme of training events and has links with the University of Birmingham School of Medicine.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values‑driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For staff with a disability, including physical disability, long‑term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to be a core member of the trauma & orthopaedic team based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. They will be involved in providing sub‑specialty interest in the management of complex knee trauma, including fracture surgery and acute and delayed soft‑tissue reconstruction, but managing other urgent orthopaedic trauma presenting to a busy Major Trauma Centre is also a requirement.

The on‑call commitment is 1:16 for complex orthopaedic trauma, with separate on‑call services for hands and spines. The candidate would be expected to deliver regular fracture clinics and trauma lists, including on weekends. A proportion of elective operating sessions will be delivered flexibly.

The post holder will start on a 10‑person‑allocation job plan.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GMC Registration
• Post CCT
• Current ATLS or European Trauma Course provider or instructor

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.