Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics (with interest in Foot & Ankle)

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Job summary

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon to join the Directorate of Trauma and Orthopaedics.The successful candidate will be fellowship trained and confident in managing the full spectrum of elective orthopaedics and trauma services. A subspecialty interest in Foot and Ankle Surgery is essential, ideally with experience in the management of diabetic foot.

This is a full-time substantive post with participation in the Consultant on-call rota. The post is available to commence as soon as possible.

The successful applicant will join a dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality patient care and developing innovative services across the specialty.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the continued development of orthopaedic services within a progressive and forward-thinking department.

Main duties of the job

We expect the successful applicant to support the delivery and ongoing development of Orthopaedic services across Lancashire, working collaboratively within the wider regional network.

The role will include:

  • Undertaking elective and fracture outpatient clinics
  • Participation in elective and trauma operating sessions
  • Ward round duties and associated administrative responsibilities

The on-call commitment is 1:8, consisting of one week of trauma on-call shared with a colleague on an alternating day basis. Outside of the on-call week, the timetable will predominantly comprise elective activity together with occasional trauma operating.

This post is subject to the Trust’s Terms and Conditions of Service.

The post holder will be expected to work across both Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital and Burnley General Teaching Hospital sites.

Person Specification

ATTAINMENTS

Essential

  • Full registration with GMC & a licence to practise
  • Inclusion on the Specialist Register or due admission within 6 months
  • FRCS (Tr+Orth) or equivalent accreditation

Desirable

  • Evidence of recent publications/ research
  • Higher degree

TRAINING

Essential

  • Recognised higher professional training
  • Subspecialty interest in Foot and Ankle
  • Training in general trauma surgery (Adult & Paediatric)
  • Fellowship trained
  • Subspecialty interest in management of diabetic feet

Desirable

  • ATLS

EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Specialist Registrar or equivalent grade experience in Orthopaedic surgery leading to CCT or equivalent

Desirable

  • Demonstrated teaching to junior staff and non-medical staff

SKILLS

Essential

  • Able to fully integrate within the Orthopaedic unit and develop own specialist interest that complements the existing skills/interests of the directorate
  • Able to communicate with and motivate colleagues both medical and nonmedical
  • Evidence of Good team worke
  • Ability to lead a team

Desirable

  • Evidence of attendance on managerial course
  • Involvement in Management or Administration
  • Previous evidence of leadership roles
  • Proven track record in education at undergraduate and postgraduate level
  • Evidence of Quality improvement projects

CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

  • Willing to reside within 10 miles/30 minutes drive of the trauma centre (Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospita
  • Access to private transport
  • Must be able to attend work in specified period when on-call

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).

Closing Date: 23 July 2026

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