Job summary We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced, post CCT, spinal consultant to join our Trauma & Orthopaedic Team at Epsom & St Helier Hospital. This post is initially for a 12 month fixed term contract. The post will in due course be advertised as a substantive post subject to further separate interview. In conjunction with consultant colleagues the post holder will provide a spine surgical service to ESTH. The desired candidate will be comfortable performing decompressive and complex spinal surgery with an appropriate elective sub-specialty interest (eg. Endoscopic spine surgery) which will be in line with departmental requirements. The post holder will not be required to undertake any spine deformity surgery. [The successful applicant should demonstrate that they have had dedicated training in spine surgery including evidence of being able to fulfil a general (non-spine) orthopaedic on call commitment] The successful candidate should be a fellowship-trained spine surgeon, competent in general Spine elective caseload. Familiarity and active engagement with the British Spine Registry will be expected. Active involvement with established MDT meetings is required. It is proposed that this post will have an allocated general trauma lists, which will include NOF's. You will be expected to join the 1:12 weekend on-call rota, in addition to the 1:12 CoW (consultant of the week) rota. Main duties of the job 1. To at all times, comply with the GMC's guidance on 'Good Medical Practice' as amended or substituted from time to time. 2. To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times. 3. To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan in so far as practicable and in agreement with your Clinical Lead. 4. To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director. 5. On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trust's corporate induction (or arranged Consultant Induction). 6. To participate in the Trust's Statutory & Mandatory training programme. 7. To be responsible for the Clinical Management of in and out patients under your care. About us St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce. Date posted 11 February 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary Depending on experience Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 343-LCON-181 Job locations Epsom General Hospital Dorking Road Epsom KT18 7EG Job description Job responsibilities Job title : Locum Trauma & Orthopaedic Spinal Consultant Working Hours: 10 PA's per week On-call: 1:12 Commencing: August 2025 Term: 12 months fixed term For further information or to arrange an information visit please contact: Mr Christopher Hulme - Trauma & Orthopaedic Spinal Consultant email:christopher.hulmenhs.net Mr Amarjit Anand - Trauma & Orthopaedic Spinal Consultant email: a.anandnhs.net Mrs Julia Cattermole - Service Manager Trauma & Orthopaedics email: j.cattermolenhs.net Job description Job responsibilities Job title : Locum Trauma & Orthopaedic Spinal Consultant Working Hours: 10 PA's per week On-call: 1:12 Commencing: August 2025 Term: 12 months fixed term For further information or to arrange an information visit please contact: Mr Christopher Hulme - Trauma & Orthopaedic Spinal Consultant email:christopher.hulmenhs.net Mr Amarjit Anand - Trauma & Orthopaedic Spinal Consultant email: a.anandnhs.net Mrs Julia Cattermole - Service Manager Trauma & Orthopaedics email: j.cattermolenhs.net Person Specification Qualifications Essential CCT in Trauma & Orthopaedics GMC registered ATLS provider certificate FRCS Experience Essential Completion of spinal fellowship in Trauma & Orthopaedics Able to contribute to the full range of skills required for the on call rota for Trauma & Orthopaedics High standard of clinical skill and expertise in Spines Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees Ability to apply research findings to clinical problems Ability to organise inpatient and outpatient waiting lists Ability to contribute to change management Knowledge & Skills Essential Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements Personal time management skills Audit & Research Person Specification Qualifications Essential CCT in Trauma & Orthopaedics GMC registered ATLS provider certificate FRCS Experience Essential Completion of spinal fellowship in Trauma & Orthopaedics Able to contribute to the full range of skills required for the on call rota for Trauma & Orthopaedics High standard of clinical skill and expertise in Spines Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees Ability to apply research findings to clinical problems Ability to organise inpatient and outpatient waiting lists Ability to contribute to change management Knowledge & Skills Essential Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements Personal time management skills Audit & 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 Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust Address Epsom General Hospital Dorking Road Epsom KT18 7EG Employer's website https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)