Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in North Cumbria is seeking a dynamic consultant in orthopaedic surgery to deliver comprehensive trauma and orthopaedic services. The role is based at the Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle, encouraging subspecialist interests and professional development. Applicants should have FRCS (Tr and Orth) qualifications and be registered with the General Medical Council. Competitive salary and support for continuing medical education are offered.

Benefits

Professional development support

Relocation assistance

Participation in clinical governance programs

Qualifications

• FRCS (Tr and Orth) or qualification of equivalent level.
• Full registration with the General Medical Council.
• CCT date must be within 6 months of interview.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate commitment to Clinical Governance.
• Develop and maintain systems for effective clinical audit.
• Participate in Trust Clinical Governance Programmes.

Skills

FRCS (Tr and Orth)

Full registration with the General Medical Council

General Medical Council's Specialist Register

Education

Equivalent medical qualifications

Job description

Overview

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic consultant in orthopaedic surgery to provide delivery of a comprehensive trauma and orthopaedic service. The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop subspecialist interests to reflect their particular interests, complement the specialist interests of the existing consultants, and the needs of the trust.

The post is based in the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle and the West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven. The Cumberland Infirmary is the hub for all major trauma surgery.

Responsibilities

Main duties of the job include demonstrating a firm commitment to Clinical Governance, including:

• Developing and maintaining systems and practice to ensure effective clinical audit.
• Attending and contributing to the Trust Clinical Governance Programmes.
• Ensuring staff within the area of responsibility are aware of the Trust's Risk Management Strategy and that it is implemented.
• Participating in the Trust Clinical Incident Reporting System.
• Developing a programme of personal continuing medical education and professional development in accordance with the recommendations of the relevant Royal Colleges.

The Trust will expect and support the post holder to maintain professional expertise through attending meetings and courses. During the early part of their career the appointee will be supported by a named mentor (senior consultant). An interest in research and teaching is expected with participation in projects and courses to enhance the standing role of the department within the Trust.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our five key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of safe, high quality care every time: being a clinically led organisation; quality and safety at the heart of our Trust; a positive patient experience every time; a great place to work; and managing our money well.

We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and to being an inclusive and compassionate place to work. Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working to be the greenest region in England by 2030; all staff are expected to support sustainability.

Details

Date posted: 26 September 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year, dependent on experience

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Location: Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle, Newtown Road, Carlisle, CA2 7HY

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. Note: there is explicit mention of visa eligibility and sponsorship requirements; applicants should verify eligibility prior to applying.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region. Please see our policy for eligible vacancies.

Qualifications

32 Essential

• FRCS (Tr and Orth) or qualification of equivalent level
• Full registration with the General Medical Council
• General Medical Council's Specialist Register – or CCT date must be within 6 months of interview

Desirable

• Other relevant medical and non-medical training/degree
• Recent research activity in hip arthroplasty surgery

Other information

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks apply. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975. Applicants may need to provide a DBS check. The cost is typically met by the successful candidate through salary deduction where applicable.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. UK Visas and Immigration guidance applies.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details: North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle, Newtown Road, Carlisle, CA2 7HY