Paediatric Orthopaedic Consultant

NHS; Oxford; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in Oxford is seeking a Consultant in Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery. The role involves providing high-quality orthopaedic services, managing a multidisciplinary team, and developing training programs. Candidates must have a full GMC licence, MBChB, FRCS (T&O) or equivalent, and prior experience in a major unit. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a salary between £109,725 and £145,478 per annum.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive training in Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery with fellowship experience at a major unit.
• Ability to make consultant-level decisions and manage complex clinical problems.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality secondary and tertiary paediatric orthopaedic services.
• Support the multidisciplinary team.
• Develop paediatric training in orthopaedics.

Skills

Leadership and ability to lead a clinical team

Strong teamwork, teaching, and governance contributions

Excellent written English

Administrative and time management skills

Education

MBChB or equivalent

FRCS (T&O) or equivalent

Full GMC licence to practice

Job description

Job summary

OXFORD UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

CONSULTANT IN PAEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY

Applications are invited for the above post for the Department of Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre and the Children's Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust with additional clinical duties in Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust.

We are an established team of 4 consultants, specialist nurses and physiotherapists, a senior clinical fellow and Deanery resident doctors, and a renowned Gait Laboratory. The service provides an elective Paediatric Orthopaedic service to the Oxford region, working closely with a multidisciplinary team, and developing the service further to support colleagues in regional hospitals across Thames Valley. We are looking for a colleague who can help us towards building this service further.

Potential candidates are invited to speak with the Clinical Director and the lead consultant, among others.

Responsibilities

The post holder will be based at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre and the Children\'s Hospital, Oxford, with regular clinical activity at Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust (Stoke Mandeville and High Wycombe Hospitals). The post is available on a 10 PA job plan basis with 1:4 on-call commitment (no trauma).

Outline job plan weekly provision and provisional programmed activities will be agreed with the Clinical Director upon appointment and renegotiated annually.

• Provide high quality secondary and tertiary paediatric orthopaedic services to Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Thames Valley, and neighbouring counties.
• Support the multidisciplinary team and participate in multidisciplinary meetings.
• Develop clinical collaboration with paediatric services in Oxford and Buckinghamshire to enhance paediatric orthopaedic provision.
• Develop paediatric training in orthopaedics with local and national Trainees and provide orthopaedic teaching for undergraduate and postgraduate trainees.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust NOTSSCaN services and division overview; three hospital sites include John Radcliffe Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre and Horton General Hospital, Banbury. Our aim is to be a leader in standard and specialised services with patient-centred care, high quality clinical governance, and active clinical research and training.

Details

Date posted: 09 October 2025

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Locations: John Radcliffe, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9DU

Outline job plan weekly activities

An indicative timetable is shown below; final plan will be agreed with the Clinical Director and renegotiated annually.

• Monday: 08:00-18:00 OUH; 1:4 Operating list + pre-op & post-op; ward round; DCC 0.62 PA
• Tuesday: 08:00-09:00 OUH; 1 in 4 post-op ward round; 09:00-12:00 NOC; 1 in 4 Clinic; DCC 0.24 PA
• Wednesday: 08:30-09:30 NOC; Case review & planning; 09:30-11:00 NOC; POAC Clinic; 11:00-17:00 NOC Clinic; DCC 1.85 PA
• Thursday: Travel to/from BHT; 09:00-14:00 BHT Clinic & admin; DCC 1.25 PA
• Friday: Travel to/from BHT; 08:00-18:00 OUH/Wycombe/Horton operating list; DCC 2.4 PA
• Saturday: 09:00-10:30 JR; 1 in 4 on call with ward round; DCC 0.13 PA
• Sunday: 08:00-09:00 JR; 1 in 4 on call with ward round; DCC 0.08 PA
• Additional flexible activities: admin, pre-op planning, core SPA and defined SPA alongside timetable as agreed
• Predictable emergency on-call work: On-call 1:4 weekends & weekdays

Qualifications and experience

Essential

• Full GMC licence to practice
• MBChB or equivalent
• FRCS (T&O) or equivalent
• Trained to level 3 safeguarding

Desirable

• Higher medical degree
• CCT or equivalent in orthopaedic surgery

Experience

Essential

• Comprehensive training in Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery with fellowship experience at a major unit
• Ability to make consultant-level decisions and manage complex clinical problems

Desirable

• Experience as a paediatric orthopaedic consultant

Skills

Essential

• Leadership and ability to lead a clinical team
• Administrative and time management skills; training in clinical management
• Strong teamwork, teaching, and governance contributions
• Excellent written English, communication and interpersonal skills
• Involvement in teaching, training, clinical governance, risk management, and audits
• Participation in clinical research; GCP training or equivalent
• Ability to travel between hospitals

Desirable

• Experience in developing new services and leading their provision
• Management or education qualifications; national/international presentations and peer-reviewed publications

Other information

Disclosures: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act; a disclosure check via the Disclosure and Barring Service is required.

UK visas and sponsorship: Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered; further information is available on the UK Visas and Immigration website. Applicants must have current UK professional registration and may need to provide a criminal records certificate where applicable.

Employer: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address: John Radcliffe, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9DU

Employer website: https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/

UK Registration and guidance: See NHS Careers and related guidance for overseas applicants.