Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics (speciality – Foot & Ankle): Sponsorship Available

Job summary

One post for a Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics is advertised in general and complex trauma with a special interest in foot & ankle to complement the current consultants in the Orthopaedic Departmentwithin Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The successful candidate would join the existing team of nine consultants at University Hospital Lewisham and ten consultants at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Woolwich. Elective work is to be carried out at the Lewisham site.The appointment (10PAs) will be made in accordance with the 2003 Consultant Terms and Conditions.The post holder will be expected to provide regular trauma sessions and be involved in audit and clinical governance as required. The post holder will participate in a 1:9 on call rota supported by a full junior doctor team.The successful candidate will join a team of hard-working and enthusiastic Trauma and Orthopaedic consultants. We believe this new post will provide time, support and recognition for well-trainedindividuals to develop their clinical and teaching skills, and to deliver excellent patient care.

Please note the JD is pending RC Approval.

Main duties of the job

General Description of the PostThis post will be for a consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics, with expertise in complex trauma and foot and anklesurgery. The post will be for 10 PAs. On-call cover will be based at University Hospital Lewisham covering a 1 in 9 on-call rota for weekends and non-resident nights. Daytime elective work can be scheduled at both hospital sites, but is almost always undertaken at the Lewisham hospital site due to the number of operating theatres on this site. Trauma activity can be scheduled at both sites. Proven competency in trauma and lower limb surgery will be required. This post is important to the Trust to ensure the continuation of our excellent and busy Orthopaedic Service and support the 18-weeks target.The successful candidates would join the existing team of 20 substantive consultants at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full General Medical Council registration with License to Practice
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) or equivalent
• Primary medical qualification
• An appropriate higher surgical Trauma and Orthopaedic surgical qualification e.g. FRCS (Tr. & Orth.)

Desirable

• Post graduate degree e.g. MD, PhD, Diploma

Clinical Experience

Essential

• To have completed a recognised Fellowship in Foot & Ankle Surgery
• To have completed a recognised Fellowship in Trauma
• Clinical expertise in General Orthopaedics including Trauma
• Good practical clinical skills
• Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level and to manage complex clinical problems

Desirable

• Further degree in leadership to promote departmental development

Clinical Audit

Essential

• Understanding of principles of audit
• Evidence of previous audit

Teaching Experience

Essential

• Evidence of teaching juniors, medical students and other health care professionals

Desirable

• Proven teaching abilities
• Attendance at formal teaching courses
• Attendance at the TAiP course (Royal College of Surgeons)

Management and Administrative Experience

Essential

• An understanding of management in the context of the Health Service. Evidence of contribution to safety systems / processes.

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience of risk management activity

Research Experience

Essential

• Evidence of research activity Publication in peer reviewed journals

Desirable

• International Podium and Poster Presentations

Other Attributes

Essential

• Team Player
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with difficult situations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent leadership skills
• Evidence of ability to lead a clinical team at consultant level

Desirable

• Leadership training

Closing Date: 27 September 2026