Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedics - Lower Limb

NHS; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK healthcare provider in Wolverhampton is seeking a Consultant Lower Limb Surgeon to join their established team. The role involves providing trauma and orthopaedic services with a focus on hip and knee arthroplasty. Candidates must hold a Lower Limb Arthroplasty Fellowship; experience with trauma is desirable. The position offers a permanent, full-time contract with a 1 in 10 week on-call rota and flexible working opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Support for overseas applicants

Full training and development programs

Qualifications

• FRCS or equivalent qualification and current GMC Registration required.
• Current specialist register in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery necessary.
• Lower Limb Arthroplasty Fellowship essential; Trauma Fellowship desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide a general Trauma & Orthopaedic Service focused on primary hip and knee arthroplasty.
• Carry out ward rounds and clinics, providing inpatient support.
• Participate in teaching and clinical governance activities.

Skills

Lower Limb Arthroplasty Fellowship

Trauma Fellowship

FRCS or equivalent qualification

Current GMC Registration

Education

CCT/CESR in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery

Job description

Job Summary

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well‑established team at the Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust. The department is successful, with twin sites at New Cross Hospital and Cannock Chase Hospital (trauma and elective sites).

The post is for a Consultant Lower Limb Surgeon with a specialist interest in Primary Hip and Knee Arthroplasty. Candidates must hold a Lower Limb Arthroplasty Fellowship to join the existing complement of consultants. An additional Trauma fellowship and experience is desirable and the role will support complex lower limb trauma as needed.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide a general Trauma & Orthopaedic Service with a specialist focus on primary hip and knee arthroplasty.
• Complete a lower limb arthroplasty fellowship (essential) and, where possible, an additional fellowship in trauma.
• Carry out ward rounds, clinics, administration and inpatient support for colleagues.
• Engage in teaching (undergraduate and postgraduate) and participate in audit and clinical governance activities.
• Take part in the rolling trauma rota (1 in 10 week). Two consultants cover the 7‑day on‑call rota, rotating between fracture clinics and trauma theatres.
• Support the Cannock Chase Elective Hub, liaising with registrar ward rounds, 24/7 on‑call staff and an anaesthetic registrar.

On‑Call Arrangements and Patient Coverage

• Weekend On‑Call: Friday 17:00 – Monday 17:00.
• Weekday On‑Call: Monday 17:00 – Friday 17:00.
• Routine work commitments are suspended while on‑call to allow full trauma coverage.

Qualifications and Experience

• FRCS (or equivalent qualification) and a current GMC Registration.
• Current specialist register in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery or within 6 months of obtaining CCT/CESR at interview.
• Lower Limb Arthroplasty Fellowship (essential); Trauma Fellowship (desirable).

Working Pattern

Permanent, Full‑time – 1 in 10 week rota with a 7‑day working commitment. Flexible working to utilise hospital facilities such as theatres and outpatient clinics.

Additional Information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check – The role requires a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service, complying with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Certificate of Sponsorship – Applicants needing Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered. Further information is available on the UK Visas and Immigration website, and guidance on criminal record checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration – Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Details can be found on the NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
New Cross Hospital
Wolverhampton
WV10 0QP

Employer's Website

https://www.royalwolverhampton.nhs.uk/