Job summary Trauma and Orthopaedic services are led by Specialty Directors, Mr Navraj Atwal and Mr Robert Gleeson. The Trauma and Orthopaedic service comprises of 30 other Orthopaedic Consultants, with sub-specialties: Upper Limb, Foot and Ankle, Spine and Hip and Knee. With a further nine Associate Specialists and Specialty Doctors. The appointee will work closely with the other two Consultants with a sub-specialism in Orthopaedic paediatrics and the wider Orthopaedic team to support both elective and trauma services. In addition, the successful appointee will provide key input into the development of GHFT's plan to for Children and Young Persons (CYPS) recovery and innovation. This is a full-time post. However, any candidate who is unable, for personal reasons, to work full time will still be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis. Job share applicants are also welcome. Main duties of the job We wish to appoint new Consultant colleague to join our expanding service at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GHNHSFT). This is a post to augment our current service with a view to starting immediately. The appointee will complement and develop the paediatrics service. The post holder will work at both Gloucester Royal Hospital, Cheltenham General Hospital and other Community Hospitals within Gloucestershire to provide services across the county. GHNHSFT are committed to ensuring that all new appointments to the organisation are subject to equitable working conditions to their colleges. Alongside the appointment completing around 50% of their timetable in paediatric orthopaedics, this will be combined with another sub-specialty interest to compliment the department. About us We are a large organisation providing acute services from Gloucestershire Royal Hospital in Gloucester and Cheltenham General Hospital to a population of 652,475 in Gloucestershire as well as caring for patients from surrounding counties and beyond. Our workforce is almost 8,000 strong and our caring and dedicated staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred, high-quality emergency, elective and specialist care across a range of clinical areas. We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision of providing Best Care for Everyone and our success depends on the commitment and dedication of our staff, many of whom are world leaders in healthcare, teaching and research. You could make a real difference to our patients' lives by joining our team. Date posted 12 March 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 318-25-CONST&OPAEDS Job locations Gloucester Royal Hospital Great Western Road Gloucester GL1 3NN Job description Job responsibilities Core to this post is working in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical, professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trusts patients. So integral to the responsibilities of our posts are the following objectives: 4 To ensure the provision of a first-class clinical service 4 To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty 4 To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate 4 To undertake all work in accordance with the Trusts procedures and operating policies 4 To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts and Divisions services plans 4 To maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Surgical Division or the Trust Job description Job responsibilities Core to this post is working in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical, professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trusts patients. So integral to the responsibilities of our posts are the following objectives: 4 To ensure the provision of a first-class clinical service 4 To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty 4 To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate 4 To undertake all work in accordance with the Trusts procedures and operating policies 4 To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts and Divisions services plans 4 To maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Surgical Division or the Trust Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full General Medical Council registration. On Specialist Register via: CCT or CESR-CP (Combined Programme) (proposed CCT/CESR-CP date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR or European Community Rights ATLS Provider Desirable Additional degree, diploma or postgraduate thesis relevant to the specialty Relevant fellowship Experience Essential General training leading to an appropriate higher Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgical qualification Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion on problems in orthopaedic paediatrics Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion on a range of both elective and emergency problems Validated logbook indicating adequate and appropriate level of specialist surgical operative experience Desirable Experience in Orthopaedic paediatrics Surgery Experience and enthusiasm for Children and Young Persons (CYPS) recovery Motivation Essential Enthusiasm for the specialty Attitudes that are compatible with the aims and objectives of the existing team and the Trust Skills Essential Communication skills, written and verbal Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team Ability to show initiative and enthusiasm Ability to work under stress Flexibility, able to adapt to changing circumstances, resilience Desirable Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels Research Essential Ability to appraise research critically and apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems Desirable Publications in peer-reviewed journals Management Essential Evidence of participation in Audit and Clinical Governance Programmes Ability to manage and lead a surgical team Ability to manage risk Ability to manage change Commitment to CPD/CME Ability to take part in and respond to appraisal Experience in audit and clinical governance Desirable Management and leadership skills Attendance on a management course Teaching Essential Ability to teach clinical and operational skills Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems Evidence of teaching experience (particularly junior medical staff) Desirable Training in teaching skills Certificate of education Certificate of education Experience of teaching and clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates Ability to supervise postgraduate research Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full General Medical Council registration. On Specialist Register via: CCT or CESR-CP (Combined Programme) (proposed CCT/CESR-CP date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR or European Community Rights ATLS Provider Desirable Additional degree, diploma or postgraduate thesis relevant to the specialty Relevant fellowship Experience Essential General training leading to an appropriate higher Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgical qualification Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion on problems in orthopaedic paediatrics Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion on a range of both elective and emergency problems Validated logbook indicating adequate and appropriate level of specialist surgical operative experience Desirable Experience in Orthopaedic paediatrics Surgery Experience and enthusiasm for Children and Young Persons (CYPS) recovery Motivation Essential Enthusiasm for the specialty Attitudes that are compatible with the aims and objectives of the existing team and the Trust Skills Essential Communication skills, written and verbal Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team Ability to show initiative and enthusiasm Ability to work under stress Flexibility, able to adapt to changing circumstances, resilience Desirable Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels Research Essential Ability to appraise research critically and apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems Desirable Publications in peer-reviewed journals Management Essential Evidence of participation in Audit and Clinical Governance Programmes Ability to manage and lead a surgical team Ability to manage risk Ability to manage change Commitment to CPD/CME Ability to take part in and respond to appraisal Experience in audit and clinical governance Desirable Management and leadership skills Attendance on a management course Teaching Essential Ability to teach clinical and operational skills Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems Evidence of teaching experience (particularly junior medical staff) Desirable Training in teaching skills Certificate of education Certificate of education Experience of teaching and clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates Ability to supervise postgraduate research 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Gloucester Royal Hospital Great Western Road Gloucester GL1 3NN Employer's website https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)