Locum Consultant Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon Barts Health NHS Trust

Seprinsa; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Locum Consultant Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon for a 12-month fixed-term role. This position offers a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team known for its cohesive approach and commitment to patient care. The successful candidate will manage a variety of complex foot and ankle cases, including trauma and elective surgeries, while contributing to service development across multiple sites. This role promises a fulfilling career path in a supportive environment that values innovation and excellence in healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• Fellowship trained with experience in elective foot and ankle surgery.
• Experience managing complex trauma and post-traumatic reconstruction.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the major trauma on-call rota at The Royal London Hospital.
• Integrate foot and ankle services across all hospital sites.

Skills

Elective foot and ankle surgery

Diabetic foot & ankle conditions

Total ankle arthroplasty

Complex foot and ankle trauma

Post-traumatic reconstruction

General high energy trauma

Major trauma centre experience

Education

Fellowship training

Strong academic background

Job description

Locum Consultant Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon

This 12-month fixed-term post offers an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic group of orthopaedic surgeons within a progressive department committed to providing the best patient care.

The role supports the Barts Bone & Joint Health Foot & Ankle Unit across three sites: The Royal London Hospital (major trauma centre), Whipps Cross Hospital (specialist fragility fracture centre), and The Barts Health Orthopaedic Centre (BHOC) (GIRFT accredited elective hub).

The successful candidate will be fellowship trained, with experience in elective foot and ankle surgery, diabetic foot & ankle conditions, and total ankle arthroplasty. Experience in managing complex foot and ankle trauma, post-traumatic reconstruction, and high-energy trauma is essential. Candidates should have experience working within a major trauma centre and will be expected to contribute to the major trauma on-call rota at The Royal London Hospital. Support for foot and ankle trauma within the fragility fracture service at Whipps Cross Hospital is also expected.

The foot and ankle unit collaborates closely with limb reconstruction colleagues and participates in regular MDT meetings. The new consultant will help integrate foot and ankle services across all sites and lead multi-specialty service development. A strong academic background is desirable.

Barts Health NHS Hospitals is on an improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organization with a world-class reputation. Having moved out of special measures, we are focused on continuous improvement and delivering high standards of care.

Our vision is to be a high-performing NHS group, renowned for excellence and innovation, providing safe, compassionate care in east London and beyond. We aim to be a provider of excellent patient safety, harm-free care, and an outstanding workplace where our WeCare values guide our teamwork and culture.

We are committed to promoting inclusion and creating an equitable environment where all staff can thrive. Barts Health supports The Pregnancy Loss Pledge and offers support to staff experiencing miscarriage.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for detailed responsibilities. Note that the vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received, so early submission is advised.

This advert closes on Tuesday, 20 May 2025.