Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic, Upper limb surgeon

NHS; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider is seeking a Consultant Surgeon specializing in Trauma & Orthopaedics in Nottingham. This full-time position involves providing comprehensive trauma and elective shoulder and elbow services at the major trauma centre. The successful candidate will lead specialist surgeries and manage acute services, requiring full GMC registration and relevant qualifications. Previous registrar-level experience is essential, along with a commitment to developing a future consultant career in the field. The role offers competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration is required.
• Experience as a registrar in Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery is essential.
• Evidence of participation in clinical audit is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide general orthopaedic trauma and elective shoulder and elbow services.
• Conduct specialist shoulder and elbow surgery.
• Participate in clinical audit and teach junior staff.

Skills

Full GMC registration

Entry on the GMC specialist register

Shoulder and Elbow fellowship

Management skills

Teaching and support skills

Education

MCRS (or equivalent)

FRCS (Tr & Ortho) or equivalent

National BOA future leaders program award

ATLS instructor

Job description

Job Summary

Applications are invited for the post of Consultant Surgeon within Trauma & Orthopaedics, specialising in Upper limb. This is a substantive, full‑time, combined trauma and elective position. The successful candidate will provide general orthopaedic trauma and the full scope of trauma and elective shoulder and elbow services at the major trauma centre and the elective orthopaedic tertiary unit.

The elective component will involve specialist shoulder and elbow surgery, including revision shoulder and elbow arthroplasty in line with GIRFT and BESS recommendations for revision hubs. The post will also provide acute shoulder and elbow services, an acute subspecialist clinic and trauma operating, with work performed on the Queens Medical Centre Campus/Treatment Centre and the Nottingham City Campus.

Responsibilities

See attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.

Job Details

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Job locations: Queens Medical Centre, Derby Road, Nottingham, NG72UH
Reference number: 164‑7616162‑VC

Professional Registration – Essential

• Full GMC registration
• Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT or CESR at commencement of the post

Professional Qualifications / Development – Essential

• MCRS (or equivalent)
• FRCS (Tr & Ortho) or equivalent
• National BOA future leaders program award
• ATLS instructor

Clinical Skills / Experience – Essential

• Previous registrar level experience in Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery
• Shoulder and Elbow fellowship in tertiary referral revision centre PLUS GIRFT approved regional elbow arthroplasty network hub
• Senior (ST7 or above) major trauma centre orthopaedic training

Commitment to Trust Values & Behaviours – Essential

• Able to demonstrate behaviors consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards

Management Skills – Essential

• Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery
• Able to delegate appropriately
• Able to work in a team

Personal Skills / Qualities – Essential

• Able to work flexibly in a changing health service
• Able to use the Trust's IT support systems
• Commitment to a future consultant career in Trauma and Orthopaedics at a major trauma centre, with a specialist tertiary interest in shoulder and elbow surgery

Teaching, Audit & Research – Essential

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit
• Able to teach and support junior staff effectively
• Evidence of direct medical student supervision

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require skilled‑worker sponsorship are welcome. Further information may be obtained from the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Employer Details

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Queens Medical Centre
Derby Road
Nottingham
NG72UH

Employer’s Website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/

Equal Opportunity Statement

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we strive for better representation at NUH.