Fixed term Soft Tissue Knee Consultant

Integrated Care System; Exeter; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Devon is seeking a fixed-term Soft Tissue Knee Consultant. The successful candidate will work within a prestigious knee reconstruction unit, handling soft tissue procedures and knee arthroplasties. Candidates should be fully trained in general orthopaedics and possess a fellowship in soft tissue knee surgery. The role offers an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team dedicated to clinical excellence and research. Flexibility in scheduling is required.

Benefits

27 to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS Pension scheme

Access to comprehensive occupational health services

Cycle to work scheme

Staff discounts on shopping and fitness

Qualifications

• Fully trained in general orthopaedics and traumatology.
• GMC Specialist Register.
• Established track record of research and publication.

Responsibilities

• Work with a multidisciplinary team for knee surgeries.
• Support and develop further expertise in knee surgery.
• Demonstrate flexibility in scheduling to meet activity targets.

Skills

FRCS (Tr&Orth) examination

Soft tissue knee procedures

Knee arthroplasty

General orthopaedics

Research and publication

Education

Fellowship in soft tissue knee surgery

Job description

Go back Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Fixed term Soft Tissue Knee Consultant

The closing date is 18 August 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the well-established Exeter Knee Reconstruction Unit, in the Princess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Centre as part of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The Exeter Knee Team has a significant reputation for clinical excellence and quality research. This is a dynamic unit, who require an additional locum consultant colleague to help with the rising knee workload. The applicant should be fully trained in general orthopaedics and traumatology. They will have been successful in the FRCS (Tr&Orth) examination, will be on the GMC Specialist Register, and will have undertaken a fellowship in soft tissue knee surgery. The successful candidate will be expected to be highly skilled and competent in soft tissue knee procedures and primary knee arthroplasty. In addition, the team do undertake a significant workload of general trauma and lower limb sub-specialty trauma.

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Job responsibilities

We are after a hard working, enthusiastic individual who is prepared to be part of a happy, multidisciplinary team. The post is initially for a 12-month period with the possibility of a substantive post becoming available. The successful applicant will be expected to work with a flexible timetable and commitments may include weekend working. During their time with the team they will be supported and encouraged to develop further expertise in knee surgery. They should have an established track record of research and publication.

In addition, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate flexibility within their timetable in order to allow the Directorate to meet its activity targets.

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

The Directorate of Trauma and Orthopaedics is based at the Princess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Centre (PEOC) at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

PEOC presently provides routine and specialist orthopaedic work for residents of Devon & Cornwall and a tertiary Orthopaedic service for a wider area. The existing staff comprises 36 Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons (including 8 spinal consultants), 7 Specialist Registrars, 9 Orthopaedic Fellows and 12 SHOs.

The appointee will be supported by junior staff. Within the knee team this comprises 3 Fellows, a Specialist Registrar, a core surgical trainee and a FY2, as well as 2 Surgical Care Practitioners and 4 Extended Scope Physiotherapists.

The unit offers outpatient services in shoulder, elbow, sports injuries, reconstructive surgery, paediatrics, spinal deformity, knee, hip, hand and foot surgery. Services are run both in Exeter and a number of community hospitals in East Devon, including day case knee surgery at SWAOC (South West Ambulatory Orthopaedic Centre).

The successful candidate will be expected to carry out general trauma surgery, but also provide a specialist knee trauma service shared with the other consultants in the unit.

Interview Date: TBC

For further information please contact:

Assistant Medical Director Mr Patrick Gillespie

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Tel: [phone]

Clinical Director: Mr Will Griffiths-Jones

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

[e-mail]

Clinical Lead T&O: Mr Nick Talbot

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Tel: [phone]

Clinical Lead Knee Team: Mr V. Mandalia

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Tel: [phone]

Senior Operations Manager: Mrs Lynsey King

Barrack Road

Exeter EX2 5DW

Tel: [phone]

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description
• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

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.

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