Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedics ( Arthroplasty )
The closing date is 31 May 2026
We are seeking a Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedics to support the Department and the Trust in the provision of elective and emergency orthopaedic surgery with an emphasis on hip and knee surgery.
The appointee will join a team of nine arthroplasty consultants and will work within the T&O team at large which includes nineteen consultants offering a range of sub‑specialty services including lower limb arthroplasty and soft tissue surgery, foot & ankle surgery, spine surgery, hip preservation surgery, paediatric orthopaedic surgery and hand and wrist surgery.
There is a trauma on‑call commitment associated with the post on a third on‑call 1:16 weekday and weekend basis. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the departmental programmes for education and training as well as the clinical governance process within the Department and the Trust. The post attracts an on‑call availability supplement of Category A – low frequency: 1:9 or less frequent (3.0 % of full‑time basic salary).
Applicants must be on the General Medical Council specialist register or within six months of being admitted to the register for trainees if in a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the regulations, all other categories of doctors must be eligible to be on the GMC specialist register (evidence required prior to commencement) to be considered for a consultant appointment by the Advisory Appointments Committee. Applicants must continue to hold a licence to practise.
Main duties of the job
To maintain the highest clinical standards in the delivery of general trauma and specialist arthroplasty – trauma & elective orthopaedic out‑patient, operative and inpatient care.
To provide outpatient services in arthroplasty as agreed after appointment.
To share with colleagues the provision of trauma & orthopaedic advice to medical and surgical in‑patients.
To work with colleagues, both medical and nursing, to improve and advance the service.
To share with colleagues the responsibility for the management of the department.
To share with colleagues the responsibility for teaching and training of trainees, junior medical staff, nursing staff, primary care colleagues and medical students.
To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing professional development (CPD).
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire’s leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under‑represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
Benefits
* Extensive range of learning opportunities
* NHS Pension Scheme
* Generous holiday entitlement in line with terms & conditions
* Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
* NHS car lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemes
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for more detailed information about the role. Please ensure you read both documents carefully. Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* FRCS (Tr & Orth) or equivalent
* Must be on the specialist register for trauma & orthopaedic surgery or within six months of being admitted to the register for trainees in a UK training programme. All other categories of doctors must be eligible to be on the GMC specialist register (evidence required prior to commencement) to be considered for a consultant appointment by the Advisory Appointments Committee.
* Applicants must continue to hold a licence to practise
* ATLS Provider with current certificate
* Postgraduate Diploma in hand surgery (registered or completed)
Experience and Achievements
* Sub‑specialty fellowship‑level training in revision lower limb arthroplasty surgery for hips and knees
* High level of clinical experience and competence in lower limb elective and trauma surgery
* High level of clinical experience and competence in general aspects of trauma & orthopaedics
* Ability to offer expert clinical opinions on a range of problems within the specialty
* Wide‑based experience in trauma & orthopaedics
* Understanding current issues within trauma & orthopaedics and the future direction of the specialty
* Understanding current issues within the wider NHS
* Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions
* Attendance at a recognised management course
Teaching and Training
* Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non‑medical staff
* Academic achievements and familiarity with research methods resulting in publications
* Training in clinical and educational supervision
* Attendance at a teaching course
* Formal qualification in teaching/education
Audit and Research
* Knowledge of audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects and the implementation of outcomes
* Critical appraisal skills
* Evidence of knowledge of research methodology
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
£113,565 to £150,569 a year (pro rata)
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