Job summary
Applications are invited for the role of Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedics, specialising in Knee Arthroplasty and Trauma at the Royal Surrey Hospital. This is a 10 PA, substantive post. It is anticipated that the successful applicant will have extensive experience in all aspects of knee surgery with a focus on reconstruction including osteotomy, arthroplasty and general trauma.
This post is based at the Royal Surrey County site in Guildford but it is expected there will be future opportunities to operate at the Regional Elective Centre in Ashford.
Candidates who wish to work a different number of programmed activities to that specified in the current job plan will be considered for this post, with negotiation on the content of the job plan on an individual basis. Candidates who wish to apply as part of a job share arrangement will also be considered.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will take an active part in the teaching of junior medical staff, medical students and nursing staff and take part in postgraduate meetings, during theatre sessions/clinics and daily meetings. There will be opportunities to teach students at Surrey University Medical School. The post holder will also be required to participate in an audit.
The post holder will be expected to take an active part in the research programme of the Trust and the Region. They will participate with Consultant colleagues furthering the interests and reputation of the Orthopaedic Department and the Hospital.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trust's normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
Date posted: 10 April 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum, plus on-call (DoE)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 384-PP-EMF17778
Job locations: Royal Surrey Hospital, Egerton Road, Guildford, GU2 7XX
Job description Job responsibilities
This is a 10 PA post for an Orthopaedic Knee Consultant (Knee arthroplasty and trauma) based at the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust.
Please refer to the Job Description attached for full details of the role, department and the person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Full registration and a license to practice with the GMC
* Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Trauma & Orthopaedics via CCT (or within 6 months) or Portfolio Pathway
* MBBS or equivalent
* FRCS (Tr and Orth) or equivalent
Desirable
* Educational Supervisor qualification
* Appraisal qualification
Experience
Essential
* Dedicated Trauma Fellowship experience
* Significant time in an arthroplasty fellowship
* Management of Trauma & elective patients.
* Teaching of junior medical staff
* Extensive experience of lower limb surgery
* Extensive experience of lower limb outpatient management
Desirable
* Experience of arthroplasty and trauma practice at consultant level
* Evidence of managing complex lower limb trauma surgery
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name: Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Surrey Hospital, Egerton Road, Guildford, GU2 7XX
Employer's website: https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/
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