Consultant T&O: Shoulder & Elbow (with interest in Upper Limb Trauma): Sponsorship Available

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

Job title: Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon, Shoulder & Elbow (with an interest in Upper Limb Trauma)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time, 10 PAs

Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 per annum

Interview Date: 17 December 2026

We are looking for a fellowship-trained shoulder and elbow surgeon with a strong interest in upper limb trauma to join our forward-thinking and expanding Trauma and Orthopaedic department at Milton Keynes University Hospital. This post is one of four new Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic posts, alongside Hip & Knee Arthroplasty, Orthopaedic Spine and Children’s Orthopaedics.

You will contribute to an elective shoulder and elbow service and lead the development of upper limb trauma care at MKUH, including a dedicated acute upper limb pathway. The post includes general trauma on call, adult and paediatric, currently 1 in 12. The job plan on appointment is 10 PAs, split 8 DCC : 2 SPA.

MKUH is a University Teaching Hospital in partnership with the University of Buckingham, with undergraduate teaching delivered through the Buckingham and Oxford medical schools. MKUH works in a network with Oxford University Hospitals for complex work, including major trauma, sarcoma and, through the Oxford Bone Infection Unit, complex infection work.

Main duties of the job

o Provide elective shoulder and elbow care, including open and arthroscopic surgery, and shoulder arthroplasty.

o Provide upper limb trauma, including proximal humerus, elbow and complex fracture management, and develop a dedicated upper limb acute injury pathway.

o Run subspecialty clinics and contribute to fracture clinic supervision.

o Work with physiotherapy and radiology to build an upper limb MDT.

o Share general trauma on call, adult and paediatric (1 in 12).

o Teach and supervise students and doctors in training, and act as named educational supervisor where appropriate.

o Take part in annual job planning, appraisal and revalidation, with support from the New Consultant Development Programme and a named mentor

Informal visits and discussions are welcome and encouraged after shortlisting.Interview dates to be confirmed. We expect the post to start from candidate’s first availability, with flexibility for notice periods and for those completing training.

We support flexible working and welcome applications from people who wish to work less than full time or job-share. Applications are welcome from doctors within six months of their CCT date at the time of interview.

Person Specification

Requirements

Essential

  • Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
  • On the GMC Specialist Register for Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery, or eligible and within 6 months of CCT date at the date of interview
  • FRCS (Tr & Orth) or equivalent
  • Valid ATLS (or equivalent), or will complete within 6 months of starting
  • Able to take part in general trauma on call, adult and paediatric, at 1 in 12 (1 in 24 less than full time), with recent adult and paediatric trauma experience
  • Fluent spoken and written English

Training and fellowship

Essential

  • Fellowship in shoulder and elbow surgery (minimum 6 months; 12 months preferred) or equivalent documented training at a recognised centre of excellence post CCT/CESR

Desirable

  • Second fellowship in major trauma centre or complex upper limb trauma training; teaching or leadership qualification

Operative experience

Essential

  • Logbook showing independent upper limb trauma, arthroscopic surgery and shoulder arthroplasty

Desirable

  • Revision shoulder surgery; hand and wrist trauma; experience of dual-consultant or complex operating

Post-specific skills

Essential

  • Experience of managing upper limb trauma, including proximal humerus, elbow and complex periarticular fractures

Desirable

  • Experience of developing an upper limb trauma pathway or rapid-access shoulder service

General trauma

Essential

  • Broad independent experience of adult orthopaedic trauma, including hip fracture surgery; experience of managing common paediatric fractures, with commitment to maintain this competence through induction and CPD

Desirable

  • Major trauma centre experience; consultant level on-call experience

Independent practice

Essential

  • Ability to practise independently as a consultant

Desirable

  • Consultant or equivalent level experience

Audit, QI and safety

Essential

  • Participation in audit and QI; understanding of clinical governance

Desirable

  • Led a completed audit or QI project that changed practice; registry experience

Research

Essential

  • Understanding of research methods and critical appraisal

Desirable

  • Peer-reviewed publications; national presentations; ability to supervise research

Teaching and training

Essential

  • Experience of teaching and supervising doctors in training and students

Desirable

  • Formal educational role

Leadership and management

Essential

  • Understanding of the NHS and resource constraints; effective team working

Desirable

  • Formal leadership training; led a service change or pathway

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: 25 November 2026

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