Job summary North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to recruit a dynamic and enthusiastic consultant in orthopaedic surgery to provide delivery of a comprehensive trauma and orthopaedic service. The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop subspecialist interests to reflect their particular interests, complement the specialist interests of the existing consultants, and the needs of the trust. The post is based in the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle and the West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven. The Cumberland Infirmary is the hub for all major trauma surgery. Main duties of the job The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate a firm commitment to the principles of Clinical Governance including:- Developing and maintaining appropriate systems and practice to ensure effective clinical audit. Attending and contributing to the Trust Clinical Governance Programmes. Ensuring that staff within your area of responsibility are aware of the Trust's Risk Management Strategy, and that it is implemented Participating in the Trust Clinical Incident Reporting System. Developing a programme of personal continuing medical education and professional development in accordance with the recommendations of the relevant Royal Colleges. The Trust will expect and support the post holder to maintain professional expertise through attending meetings and courses. During the early part of their career the appointee will be supported by a named mentor (senior consultant). An interest in research and teaching is expected with participation in projects and courses to enhance the standing role of the department within the Trust. About us At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county. Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time': Being a clinically led organisation Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust A positive patient experience every time A great place to work Managing our money well As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work. Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability. Date posted 27 March 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year Dependant on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share Reference number 262-A-25-7080486 Job locations Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle Newtown Road Carlisle CA2 7HY Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. Person Specification 32 Essential FRCS (Tr and Orth) or qualification of equivalent level Full registration with the General Medical Council. General Medical Council's Specialist Register - or CCT date must be within 6 months of interview; Desirable Other relevant medical and non-medical training/degree oRecent research activity in hip arthroplasty surgery Person Specification 32 Essential FRCS (Tr and Orth) or qualification of equivalent level Full registration with the General Medical Council. General Medical Council's Specialist Register - or CCT date must be within 6 months of interview; Desirable Other relevant medical and non-medical training/degree oRecent research activity in hip arthroplasty 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. 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 North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Address Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle Newtown Road Carlisle CA2 7HY Employer's website https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)