Fellowship-trained Foot & Ankle Surgeon

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a fellowship-trained Foot & Ankle Consultant to enhance their Orthopaedic Team. The successful candidate will manage NHS patient care across multiple locations, requiring travel and collaboration with a supportive administrative team. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and extensive experience in similar roles within the NHS.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Use of latest technology

Dedicated administrative support team

Robust Clinical Governance Structure

NHSLA accreditation for NHS work

Voice Recognition technology

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within a private or NHS setting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be on the GMC register and hold relevant qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Assess and operate on NHS patients referred via the NHS e-Referral System.
• Travel to various outreach clinic sites in Loughborough & Leicester.
• Support the growth of the Orthopaedic team.

Skills

Communication Skills

Empathy

Patient Confidentiality

Education

FRCS (Orth)

Job description

OneHealth is seeking a fellowship-trained Foot & Ankle Consultant to join and expand the Orthopaedic Team within the One Health Group.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role within a private or NHS setting. Candidates should demonstrate a professional outlook, possess an empathetic telephone manner, and understand the importance of patient confidentiality.

Applicants should currently hold a substantive NHS post or have been in a long-term locum position (more than 12 months). If not currently in an NHS post, candidates should have been a substantive NHS consultant for at least 3 years prior to leaving the NHS. They must be on the GMC register with no hearings or restrictions and hold relevant sub-specialist qualifications (FRCS {orth}) and be on the specialist register.

Main duties of the job

This role involves assessing and operating on NHS patients referred to One Health via the NHS e-Referral System. Appointments will be conducted across various outreach clinic sites, with a specific focus on Shoulder & Elbow. Operations will be performed in independent sector hospitals, requiring the consultant to be prepared to travel.

About us

Founded in Sheffield in 2004, OneHealth has grown into a key healthcare provider in the region, serving NHS and private patients across over 30 locations in Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, and Lincolnshire. Our Head Office is in Sheffield, but the successful candidate will work remotely from various locations. We offer high-quality administration support and utilize advanced technology to provide a modern, paperless, and secure service. Our mission is to bring healthcare closer to communities and deliver high-quality, innovative clinical services to NHS patients to support their quick recovery and healthy lives.

Benefits of working with OHG include:

• Flexible working options
• Use of latest technology
• Dedicated administrative support team
• Robust Clinical Governance Structure
• NHSLA accreditation for NHS work
• Voice Recognition technology

Job responsibilities

The appointed Foot & Ankle Consultant will support the growth of the Orthopaedic team, assessing and operating on NHS patients referred via the NHS e-Referral System. All surgeons working with One Health will undergo an onboarding process and obtain practicing privileges at each hospital where procedures are performed.

The work will be based in Loughborough & Leicester, so travel is required.

If interested in joining our team, please upload your CV or contact Ruby-Mae Brookes at [e-mail] for more information. Please note, we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Person Specification

Experience

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Experience in a similar role within a private or NHS setting
• Professional outlook, empathetic communication skills, and understanding of patient confidentiality

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to verify any criminal convictions.