Locum Consultant in Major Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery

Integrated Care System; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Leeds is seeking a Locum Consultant in Major Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery. This is a 10 PA locum role available from November 2025 for 6 months, requiring substantial clinical experience in trauma management. The candidate will work with a dedicated team in a well-equipped environment, advancing trauma services and patient outcomes in a busy Major Trauma Centre.

Qualifications

• Must possess the FRCS (Trauma and Orthopaedics) or equivalent.
• Completed specialist training in T&O, on specialist register.
• Substantial clinical experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care to patients with major trauma injuries.
• Supervise patients and manage in-patients on a 1 in 10 rota.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Teamwork

Teaching skills

Service development

Education

MB BS (or equivalent)

Specialty training in Trauma and Orthopaedics

Job description

Locum Consultant in Major Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery

In order to support the Trust's Major Trauma Centre in the Yorkshire and Humber region, we are looking to appoint a Locum Orthopaedic Major Trauma Consultant.

This is a 10 PA locum appointment, available from November 2025 for 6 months. The post will maintain our established team of Consultants within the Trauma & Orthopaedic department at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. We are a leading healthcare institution, excelling in patient care, teaching, and research. The Trauma & Orthopaedic department is recognized nationally and internationally for research and maintains strong links with the University of Leeds.

We encourage committed applicants with subspecialty interests that complement and enhance our current team, particularly seeking an experienced Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon.

Opportunities are available for the right candidates to develop their expertise and enhance their trauma interests.

We value applicants with a proven track record in undergraduate and postgraduate education and research, as we are dedicated to advancing healthcare knowledge and practice for the benefit of patients and the profession.

Main duties of the job

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop and deliver trauma services in the region and improve patient outcomes. The successful applicants will work within a regional network covering nearly 4 million people, including a dedicated trauma ward, theatres, and critical care facilities.

The candidate must possess the FRCS (Trauma and Orthopaedics) or equivalent, have completed specialist training in T&O, and be on the specialist register or within six months of registration if currently in training within the UK.

The candidate should demonstrate substantial clinical experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics, particularly in managing major trauma. Excellent communication, teamwork, teaching, and service development skills are essential.

About us

Leeds is a central hub for Yorkshire with excellent connections across the North of England. Our facilities are modern and well-equipped, with services dedicated to critically ill patients located together in the Jubilee Wing at Leeds General Infirmary. We are the first major multi-site hospital in the UK to adopt this integrated approach to patient care. The appointed candidate will join a dedicated multidisciplinary team providing focused care to patients with severe and multiple injuries at the Major Trauma Centre.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to redeploying 'at risk' staff to new roles, and all job adverts are subject to this policy. Delays in shortlisting may occur; please bear with us and contact the provided contact for questions.

Job responsibilities

This is a 10 PA locum appointment supporting the Major Trauma team, including senior colleagues such as Mr Kanakaris, Professor Giannoudis, and others. The post is based at Leeds General Infirmary.

The CSU provides core services in Vascular Surgery, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Major Trauma, Paediatric Trauma, Plastic Surgery, and Paediatric Plastic Surgery.

Leeds General Infirmary's MTC, opened as a Level 1 trauma centre in 2013, serves nearly 3 million people regionally. It handles trauma calls, emergency admissions, and surgeries, with high-quality outcomes and recognition as one of the busiest centres in England.

The MTC operates within the West Yorkshire Major Trauma Network, ensuring timely access to appropriate care levels across the region, supported by recent investments to enhance facilities and staffing.

Our MTC is the second largest in the country and leads nationally in limb trauma management requiring plastic and orthopaedic surgery.

Junior medical staff include 16 Specialist Registrars (ST3-ST8), 5 Trust grade registrars, and others supporting the rota, with additional specialty orthopaedic posts.

Objectives of the post

• Deliver care to patients with major trauma injuries at Leeds General Infirmary
• Supervise patients
• Manage in-patients on a 1 in 10 rota
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings
• Support Leeds as a Training Centre for national trainees
• Provide expertise to referring centres
• Collaborate with colleagues across sites and networks

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MB BS (or equivalent)
• ATLS certification
• Eligible for GMC registration and holding a current license to practice
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Up-to-date and fit to practice
• Specialty training in Trauma and Orthopaedics

Experience

• Recognized training in Trauma and Orthopaedic surgery
• High-level clinical experience in managing major trauma
• Advanced training in orthopaedics
• Evidence of career progression and research ability
• Effective communication skills, including English language proficiency (IELTS or OET)
• Experience in training medical students and doctors
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to DBS checks as per UK regulations, and a disclosure submission will be required.