Job summary Applications are invited for a fellowship-trained Consultant in Paediatric Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery. This is a full-time Consultant appointment, making up a team of 4 full-time Paediatric Orthopaedic Consultants in the Norwich Paediatric Orthopaedic Unit. Whilst this consultant post is primarily based at the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospitals, the appointee will have regular fixed commitments at either the James Paget University Hospital, Great Yarmouth, or Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kings Lynn. A candidate who is unable for personal reasons to undertake the duties of a whole-time post will receive equal consideration. If such a candidate is appointed the job content will be modified as appropriate in consultation with consultant colleagues and local management. We welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Additionally, people with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post. The Trust operates job share and flexible working. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will join the team at the NNUH in providing a high level of paediatric Trauma & Orthopaedic care to the region with both elective and emergency work at the hub hospital. The new appointee will have regular external duties (once per week) at either the James Paget Hospital, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk or Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kings Lynn. This will include outpatient clinics, operating sessions and administrative /managerial duties. It is expected that the new appointee will fully integrate within the department, contributing to education and service development in addition to the clinical duties. They will be accompanied by an Extended Scope Physiotherapist who will deliver CTEV, DDH and normal variant services under Consultant supervision. The new appointee will be expected to be able to independently manage general paediatric trauma & orthopaedic conditions. Preference will be given to candidates with subspecialty interests complementing those of the existing consultants. It is envisaged that the new consultant will join the team in the delivery and development of this service. It is therefore essential that the appointee is well organised, is willing to be flexible in their working patterns and can work well within a team environment. About us Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world. We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition: Flexible working hours Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service Multi Faith prayer room Discounted gym memberships Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site Free 24-hours confidential counselling support On-site Nursery On-site cafes offering staff discounts Support in career development Flexible staff bank Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics Date posted 25 February 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 234-MS2304 Job locations NNUH Colney Lane Norwich NR4 7UY Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification. Full GMC with licence to practise required on application. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification. Full GMC with licence to practise required on application. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC Registration Entry on the GMC Specialist Register with accreditation in Trauma & Orthopaedics via; o CCT (Proposed date within 6 months of the interview) or o CESR or o European Community Rights FRCS (Tr & Orth) or equivalent. Minimum one year international/national fellowship training in Paediatric Orthopaedic surgery (Completed prior to commencement) Compliant with Trust Level 3 Child Safeguarding training requirements (within 1 month of appointment) Desirable Higher Degree (MD/PhD) Experience in paediatric orthopaedic management of cerebral palsy, clubfoot and foot disorders Aptitudes Essential Good communicator Capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team. Prepared to work in shared office space. Enthusiasm for service development and teaching. Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Desirable Management or service improvement responsibility experience Formal management qualifications Experience Essential Applicants who are Nationals from another European country or elsewhere overseas would have to show equivalence to the 8 years surgical training period in the National Health Service required for the specialty. Logbook evidence supporting considerable & recent experience in operative paediatric orthopaedics, including the management of osteoarticular infections and fractures in children. Evidence supporting participation in Clinical Audit including successful completion of the "audit loop" Desirable Paediatric orthopaedic presentation(s) at National/International meetings Paediatric orthopaedic publication(s) in peer reviewed journals Audit publications / presentations Interests Essential Commitment to developing the Norwich Paediatric Orthopaedic unit with an appropriate special interest Desirable Evidence of quality improvement project in paediatric orthopaedics Evidence of NIHR funded research Evidence of completed IRAS project Circumstances Essential Flexible outlook on working hours. Ability to travel across multi-sites whilst public transport may not be available. Training Essential Enthusiastic attitude to training at all levels Engagement with ISCP Attendance to teaching/trainer course Desirable Experience of organisation of national course Formal Teaching/Educational qualifications ie PGCert Medical Education Communications and Language Skills Essential Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues and support staff. Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries Good presentation skills. Other Essential Flexible outlook on working practices. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC Registration Entry on the GMC Specialist Register with accreditation in Trauma & Orthopaedics via; o CCT (Proposed date within 6 months of the interview) or o CESR or o European Community Rights FRCS (Tr & Orth) or equivalent. Minimum one year international/national fellowship training in Paediatric Orthopaedic surgery (Completed prior to commencement) Compliant with Trust Level 3 Child Safeguarding training requirements (within 1 month of appointment) Desirable Higher Degree (MD/PhD) Experience in paediatric orthopaedic management of cerebral palsy, clubfoot and foot disorders Aptitudes Essential Good communicator Capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team. Prepared to work in shared office space. Enthusiasm for service development and teaching. Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Desirable Management or service improvement responsibility experience Formal management qualifications Experience Essential Applicants who are Nationals from another European country or elsewhere overseas would have to show equivalence to the 8 years surgical training period in the National Health Service required for the specialty. Logbook evidence supporting considerable & recent experience in operative paediatric orthopaedics, including the management of osteoarticular infections and fractures in children. Evidence supporting participation in Clinical Audit including successful completion of the "audit loop" Desirable Paediatric orthopaedic presentation(s) at National/International meetings Paediatric orthopaedic publication(s) in peer reviewed journals Audit publications / presentations Interests Essential Commitment to developing the Norwich Paediatric Orthopaedic unit with an appropriate special interest Desirable Evidence of quality improvement project in paediatric orthopaedics Evidence of NIHR funded research Evidence of completed IRAS project Circumstances Essential Flexible outlook on working hours. Ability to travel across multi-sites whilst public transport may not be available. Training Essential Enthusiastic attitude to training at all levels Engagement with ISCP Attendance to teaching/trainer course Desirable Experience of organisation of national course Formal Teaching/Educational qualifications ie PGCert Medical Education Communications and Language Skills Essential Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues and support staff. Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries Good presentation skills. Other Essential Flexible outlook on working practices. 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 Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Address NNUH Colney Lane Norwich NR4 7UY Employer's website https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)