Job Summary
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Lower Limb Arthroplasty & Revision Knee Surgery.
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a Consultant Orthopaedic Knee Surgeon to join its established Orthopaedic team. The successful candidate will deliver a comprehensive, high-quality service in primary lower limb arthroplasty and revision knee arthroplasty. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-volume elective service and play a key role in the delivery and development of complex knee and lower limb surgery within a supportive multidisciplinary environment.
The Orthopaedic Department provides a comprehensive trauma and elective service and has a strong reputation for teamwork, innovation and education. The lower limb service is supported by:
* Dedicated elective theatre capacity
* Specialist orthopaedic nursing and physiotherapy teams
* Established multidisciplinary working
* Strong audit, research and quality improvement culture
The role includes participating in an 1 in 8 on-call trauma rota, regular elective operating lists, orthopaedic & fracture clinics as well as providing undergraduate and postgraduate medical education.
Contact
For further information about the post please contact Mr. Tim Robertson (Consultant Knee Surgeon) on ext. 4887 or Mr. Jon Waite (Consultant Knee Surgeon) on ext. 4887 or Tamara Harries (Orthopaedic General Manager) on Tamara.Harries@swft.nhs.uk ext. 4888.
Interview Date
13.05.26
Main Duties
* Provide a high-quality Consultant-led service in primary lower limb arthroplasty and revision knee surgery.
* Undertake elective operating lists, outpatient clinics, ward rounds and follow-up care in line with the agreed job plan.
* Provide senior clinical decision-making for complex and high-risk cases.
* Attend and contribute to multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings to support coordinated patient care.
* Participate in the Orthopaedic on-call rota as required. (1 in 8)
* Contribute to clinical governance, audit, service development and elective recovery initiatives.
* Support the teaching and supervision of junior medical staff and the wider MDT.
Qualifications
* Academic achievements: Research experience and/or higher qualifications as evidence of research in Orthopaedics.
* Desirable: Additional relevant qualifications.
Additional Requirements
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
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.
Details
Posted on: 19 March 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 203-S1895
Job location: South Warwickshire University NHS foundation Trust, Warwick, CV34 5BW
Employer
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
Address: South Warwickshire University NHS foundation Trust, Warwick, CV34 5BW
Website: https://www.swft.nhs.uk/
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