Locum consultant orthopeadic interest in foot and ankle

Transformation Unit; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is seeking a Locum Consultant in Orthopaedic Surgery with a specialist interest in foot and ankle to support elective and trauma services across Leicester sites. The role is a 12-month fixed-term post, full-time participation (10 sessions per week) with on-call requirements.

The postholder will join a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality patient care, contribute to service development, and participate in on-call rotas and clinics as required.

Job description

Main area Orthopaedic consultant with an interest in foot and ankle Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant Contract 12 months (fixed term) Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (on call requirements) Job ref 358-8316852-KBC

Employer University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Leicester General hospital Town Leicester Salary £113,565 - £150,569 Dependent on experience Salary period Yearly Closing 09/11/2026 23:59

Locum consultant orthopeadic interest in foot and ankle

NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant

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Job overview

This post is for Locum Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons with a specialist interest in foot and ankle surgery, supporting existing substantive Consultants in delivering high-quality elective and trauma orthopaedic care across the full patient pathway.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering elective Foot & Ankle services, including the assessment and surgical management of a broad range of foot and ankle conditions, alongside contributing to the general Trauma & Orthopaedic service and on-call rota. The role will include inpatient, day case and outpatient activity, as well as participation in multidisciplinary team working to support high-quality, safe and effective patient care and optimal patient outcomes..

These are locum posts initially offered on a 12-month fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave within the Musculoskeletal & Specialist Surgery Clinical Management Group (MSS CMG). The majority of services are based at Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General Hospital, and Glenfield Hospital, with trauma on-call provision primarily delivered at Leicester Royal Infirmary.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be based within the Orthopaedic Service, delivering consultant-level elective hip and trauma care across designated Trust sites. They will join an established multidisciplinary team and support the delivery of high-quality patient care.

This is a 12-month fixed-term Locum Consultant post established to provide maternity leave cover within the Foot & Ankle service, ensuring continuity of clinical care and maintaining elective and trauma capacity during this period. The post holder will manage a broad range of foot and ankle conditions, undertake elective outpatient and operative activity, contribute to the general Trauma & Orthopaedic service and on-call rota, and support the ongoing delivery and development of the Foot & Ankle service.

Duties will include consultant-led outpatient clinics, elective operating lists, multidisciplinary team working, service improvement initiatives, and elective recovery programmes.

The post holder will participate in the Trauma and Orthopaedic on-call rota and contribute to the assessment and management of acute trauma patients, including trauma operating lists and trauma meetings.

Applicants should have significant experience in Foot & Ankle surgery and be able to support both elective and general Trauma & Orthopaedic services. Fellowship-level training in Foot & Ankle surgery is desirable, with experience in the assessment and surgical management of a broad range of elective and trauma-related foot and ankle conditions.

Working for our organisation

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To deliver consultant-level elective care within the hip service

To work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support elective recovery and service development.

To take responsibility for the management of inpatients and outpatients under the care of the named consultant.

To contribute to outpatient clinics, elective theatre activity and multidisciplinary decision-making.

To provide supervision and teaching to junior medical staff, allied health professionals and medical students.

To work collaboratively with trauma and infection colleagues as required; there is no formal on-call commitment.

To participate in clinical governance activities including audit, quality improvement and appraisal.

Person specification

Audit/ Quality Improvement

• Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit.
• Participation in a quality improvement programme
• Experience of quality improvement work and audit
• Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities including quality improvement evidence
• Completion of formal courses in Audit and quality improvement.
• Published Audit including quality improvement.

Research

• Understanding and interest in research
• Ability to appraise research critically
• Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects.
• Evidence of recent research and development activity
• Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty.

Teaching

• Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates.
• Appraisal and assessment skills.
• Ability to asses clinical competencies
• Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others.
• Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching.
• Post Graduate qualification in teaching and training.

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours

Training & Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration
• MB BS or Equivalent
• FRCS (Tr&Orth) or equivalent
• CCT/CESR in Trauma & Orthopaedics (or within 6 months of Interview)
• Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or equivalent

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs. All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

Experience/Clincal Skills

• Considerable clinical experience in general Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery.
• Experience of working within the NHS. Significant experience in the assessment and management of elective hip conditions, including primary hip arthroplasty
• Experience in complex hip reconstruction and revision hip arthroplasty.
• Experience in the management of general orthopaedic trauma.
• Experience in the management of hip trauma, including neck of femur fractures, peri-prosthetic fractures, and complex acetabular or pelvic-related trauma.
• Evidence of working within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality orthopaedic care.
• Experience of service development, clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement within a Trauma Orthopaedic service.
• Fellowship training in Hip Arthroplasty and Revision Surgery.
• Experience managing complex revision hip cases and peri-prosthetic joint infection.
• Experience contributing to regional or tertiary referral services for complex hip reconstruction.
• Experience teaching and supervising junior medical staff and allied healthcare professionals.

Communication and Relationship Skills

• Reliable and hard-working
• Flexible and co-operative approach to colleagues
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good team player
• Highly developed emotional intelligence
• High standard of presentation both written and verbal
• Demonstrable track record of successful change management
• Proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment

Management

• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors.
• Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles.
• Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload.
• Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS.
• Ability to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing and persuasion skills).
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance issues.
• Evidence of management and administration experience.
• Management training on an accredited course.
• Awareness of Service Development issues.

Motivation

• Personal integrity and reliability.
• Ability to motivate and develop both medical Staff and non-medical staff.
• Commitment to further develop the post and the service provided.

Additional Information

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavorto make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.