Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon - Lower Limb Arthroplasty

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

Job summary

A leading NHS trust is seeking a Consultant specializing in Veterans hip and knee arthroplasty. This full-time role includes a commitment to trauma duties, medical education, and engagement in multidisciplinary work. The successful candidate will thrive in a supportive environment focused on professional development and patient care.

Benefits

Outstanding professional development opportunities

State-of-the-art facilities

Strong links with universities

Qualifications

• Registered with the GMC and on the Specialist Register.
• Experience in trauma and orthopaedics, particularly hip and knee arthroplasty.
• Commitment to training and education for junior doctors.

Responsibilities

• Lead trauma clinics and manage on-call responsibilities.
• Conduct multidisciplinary team meetings and collaborate with various healthcare professionals.
• Develop and innovate trauma services.

Skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Orthopaedic knowledge

Training and education skills

Trauma management

Education

Full GMC Registration with license to practice

FRCS (Tr&Orth)

Current ATLS Certification

Job description

Job summary

This post is for a permanent whole time (10 Programmed Activities) Consultant specialising in Veterans hip and knee arthroplasty and trauma.

There is the option of increasing the number of programmed activities should the applicant wish. One day each week is spent at RSH performing trauma duties. In addition, there is a 1:12 on-call rota. The remainder of the week is spent at RJAH fulfilling Veterans arthroplasty duties.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be part of the existing RJAH arthroplasty department and will be expected to take an enthusiastic role in the department's overall development and activities.

The successful candidate will need to deal with a wide variety of adult and paediatric trauma. This includes infections, periarticular fractures requiring frames, and the initial assessment of spinal emergencies. The post has a major commitment to medical education and training. This includes all grades of doctors from FY1 to senior specialist registrars.

Each morning there is an MDT which starts at 08:00hrs. The MDT involves orthopaedic consultants, doctors, orthogeriaticians, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and managers.

There is a consultant led trauma list each morning. The brief is at 08:30hrs. Consultants are expected to be competent in all general orthopaedic trauma.

Each morning there is an on-call fracture clinic performed by the on-call consultant. Each consultant also has their own fracture clinic which takes place weekly.

The on-call rota is a 1:12. The weekends and week are split.

This post requires a colleague to be committed to trauma, well suited to multidisciplinary work, engaged with audit and governance, and driven to developing the trauma service.

About us

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH)is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.

Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities - including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans' Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.

Details Date posted

30 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

224-PA20250302529

Job locations

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Gobowen

Oswestry

SY10 7AG

Job description Job responsibilities

See attached job description for further details.

This post is for a permanent whole time (10 Programmed Activities) Consultant specialising in Veterans hip and knee arthroplasty and trauma. There is the option of increasing the number of programmed activities should the applicant wish. One day each week is spent at RSH performing trauma duties. In addition, there is a 1:12 on-call rota. The remainder of the week is spent at RJAH fulfilling Veterans arthroplasty duties.

The successful candidate will be part of the existing RJAH arthroplasty department and will be expected to take an enthusiastic role in the departments overall development and activities.

The successful candidate will need to deal with a wide variety of adult and paediatric trauma. This includes infections, periarticular fractures requiring frames, and the initial assessment of spinal emergencies. The post has a major commitment to medical education and training. This includes all grades of doctors from FY1 to senior specialist registrars.

Each morning there is an MDT which starts at 08:00hrs. The MDT involves orthopaedic consultants, doctors, orthogeriaticians, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and managers.

There is a consultant led trauma list each morning. The brief is at 08:30hrs. Consultants are expected to be competent in all general orthopaedic trauma.

Each morning there is an on-call fracture clinic performed by the on-call consultant. Each consultant also has their own fracture clinic which takes place weekly.

The on-call rota is a 1:12. The weekends and week are split.

This post requires a colleague to be committed to trauma, well suited to multidisciplinary work, engaged with audit and governance, and driven to developing the trauma service.

Job description Job responsibilities

See attached job description for further details.

This post is for a permanent whole time (10 Programmed Activities) Consultant specialising in Veterans hip and knee arthroplasty and trauma. There is the option of increasing the number of programmed activities should the applicant wish. One day each week is spent at RSH performing trauma duties. In addition, there is a 1:12 on-call rota. The remainder of the week is spent at RJAH fulfilling Veterans arthroplasty duties.

The successful candidate will be part of the existing RJAH arthroplasty department and will be expected to take an enthusiastic role in the departments overall development and activities.

The successful candidate will need to deal with a wide variety of adult and paediatric trauma. This includes infections, periarticular fractures requiring frames, and the initial assessment of spinal emergencies. The post has a major commitment to medical education and training. This includes all grades of doctors from FY1 to senior specialist registrars.

Each morning there is an MDT which starts at 08:00hrs. The MDT involves orthopaedic consultants, doctors, orthogeriaticians, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and managers.

There is a consultant led trauma list each morning. The brief is at 08:30hrs. Consultants are expected to be competent in all general orthopaedic trauma.

Each morning there is an on-call fracture clinic performed by the on-call consultant. Each consultant also has their own fracture clinic which takes place weekly.

The on-call rota is a 1:12. The weekends and week are split.

This post requires a colleague to be committed to trauma, well suited to multidisciplinary work, engaged with audit and governance, and driven to developing the trauma service.

Person Specification Qualifications, formal training and professional registration Essential

• Full GMC Registration with license to practice and with no restrictions on practice Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Trauma and Orthopaedics, via CCT or CESR (CP)
• CESR or European Community Rights Primary Medical Degree FRCS (Tr&Orth) (or Equivalent)
• Current ATLS Certification

Desirable

• Higher degree/certificate eg PGCert/MD/PhD/MSc /MCh

Experience and specialist knowledge Essential

• Currently practicing orthopaedic clinician
• All round orthopaedic experience to include significant primary hip and knee
• Six to Twelve-month senior level fellowship in arthroplasty surgery
• Demonstration of a reasonable knowledge of knee and hip arthroplasty plus evidence of independent practice in theatres and outpatients for all levels of arthroplasty
• Experience in dealing with periprosthetic fractures, revision work and endoprosthetic use
• Evidence of effective involvement in a multi- disciplinary environment

Desirable

• Peri-articular fracture course, Trauma conference
• Circular frames course Evidence of understanding principles of application of frames in trauma (course) Evidence of understanding principles of application of frames in trauma (course)

Veterans Experience Desirable

• Veterans aware course

Clinical Audit Essential

• Understanding of principles of audit (including process and outcomes and change in practice)
• Evidence of recent audit/service evaluation within field of practice

Teaching Essential

• Proven teaching skills and commitment to training junior doctors

Desirable

• Faculty on orthopaedic teaching courses
• Teaching qualification (e.g.course, PGCert, MSc, etc)

Research and professional publication Essential

• Recent peer reviewed publications and presentation of papers relevant to post

Desirable

• Evidence of statistics experience/Statistics course

Person Specification Qualifications, formal training and professional registration Essential

• Full GMC Registration with license to practice and with no restrictions on practice Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Trauma and Orthopaedics, via CCT or CESR (CP)
• CESR or European Community Rights Primary Medical Degree FRCS (Tr&Orth) (or Equivalent)
• Current ATLS Certification

Desirable

• Higher degree/certificate eg PGCert/MD/PhD/MSc /MCh

Experience and specialist knowledge Essential

• Currently practicing orthopaedic clinician
• All round orthopaedic experience to include significant primary hip and knee
• Six to Twelve-month senior level fellowship in arthroplasty surgery
• Demonstration of a reasonable knowledge of knee and hip arthroplasty plus evidence of independent practice in theatres and outpatients for all levels of arthroplasty
• Experience in dealing with periprosthetic fractures, revision work and endoprosthetic use
• Evidence of effective involvement in a multi- disciplinary environment

Desirable

• Peri-articular fracture course, Trauma conference
• Circular frames course Evidence of understanding principles of application of frames in trauma (course) Evidence of understanding principles of application of frames in trauma (course)

Veterans Experience Desirable

• Veterans aware course

Clinical Audit Essential

• Understanding of principles of audit (including process and outcomes and change in practice)
• Evidence of recent audit/service evaluation within field of practice

Teaching Essential

• Proven teaching skills and commitment to training junior doctors

Desirable

• Faculty on orthopaedic teaching courses
• Teaching qualification (e.g.course, PGCert, MSc, etc)

Research and professional publication Essential

• Recent peer reviewed publications and presentation of papers relevant to post

Desirable

• Evidence of statistics experience/Statistics course

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

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Gobowen

Oswestry

SY10 7AG

Employer's website

https://www.rjah.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Gobowen

Oswestry

SY10 7AG

Employer's website

https://www.rjah.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)