Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics – Foot & Ankle

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

We are a dynamic team based at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospital Foundation Trust and are keen to expand our consultant body on theYork site with another enthusiastic colleague. This prospectus should hopefully provide you greater insight about the fantastic team atYork and the benefits of living and working in the historic city of York.

The post is for an Orthopaedic Surgeon with a specialist interest in Foot and Ankle. The current working model includes a 1 in 10 rota covering a trauma intake providing an in-reach and referral service to otherSurgical Wards and the Emergency department. There is dedicated daily trauma list capacity for the prompt management of trauma tocomplement a 24/7 rota, supported by an experienced multi-disciplinary orthopaedic team.

Job plans will be reviewed at least annually, following an appraisal meeting. The job plan will be a prospective agreement that sets out a consultant’s typical working pattern, duties and responsibilities and objectives for the coming year. It will cover all aspects of a consultant’s professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities and external commitments.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an experienced foot and ankle surgeon to join the current team of lower limb surgeons .

The post holder will have a 10 PA job plan consisting of 8 clinical sessions 1 Admin and 1 SPA session. Whilst some of the sessions will be at fixed times during the week, the requirements of this post mean that there will be a need for the post holder to adopt a flexible approach to their weekly commitments. Weekly activity will be confirmed at least 6 weeks in advance.

This post carries a 1:10 on call & trauma commitment. The on call rota is split into 2 separate blocks – Monday to Thursday & Friday to Sunday. During on call time the post holder is responsible for the management of all acute Orthopaedic admissions & trauma lists. Elective activity during this time is cancelled. The post holder is expected to adhere to the Directorate guidelines on consultant responsibilities during on call weeks & demonstrate good communication with colleagues for the handover of patient care, when appropriate. No leave should be taken during on call time unless appropriate cover arrangements have been made, agreed & approved by the Clinical Director

On appointment of the post holder, the Clinical Director will commence discussions to finalise the job plan which will become operational on commencement.

Additional programmed activities may be offered to the post holder, up to a maximum of 2 for full time posts, taking the maximum total to 12.

Person Specification

Qualificatons

Essential

  • GMC Specialist Register in Trauma & Orthopaedics
  • ATLS
  • Entry on the relevant GMC Specialist Register via: – CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) – Or CESR

Desirable

  • Substantive NHS Experience
  • MSc or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research

Clinical Practice / Competence

Essential

  • Ability to demonstrate clinical experience and skill in Trauma & Orthopaedics with a specialist interest in foot and ankle surgery
  • Knowledge of good medical practice and the GMC requirements

Desirable

  • Fellowship experience in foot and ankle surgery
  • Experience of managing complex foot and ankle trauma

Mentoring & Teaching

Essential

  • Experience of teaching undergraduate and post graduate trainees
  • Is able to work effectively in spite of pressures

Desirable

  • Experience of supervising SpRs/specialiast trainees

Leadership & Teamwork

Essential

  • Work effectively with others towards shared goals, welcoming diverse perspectives
  • Willingness to work with Consultant colleagues and management to maintain and develop a comprehensive service

Desirable

  • Familiarity of issues of service organisation and development

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: 31 July 2026

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