Job summary
The successful Consultant must have Orthopaedic trauma on call experience with a special interest in lower limb orthopaedic surgery. The appointee should have experience with total hip and knee replacements along with partial knee replacements. They will be responsible for 2-3 outpatient clinics, ward rounds and will be allocated 2‑3 theatre sessions for planned orthopaedic cases per week.
The successful candidates will be expected to supply cover for his or her colleagues on a mutually agreed basis for annual leave and other authorised absence. There is full middle grade and junior doctor cover at all times.
All consultants have continued responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and for the proper function of the department. They are expected to undertake appropriate administrative and teaching duties.
All consultants at the James Paget University Hospital are required to engage in teaching, clinical audit and clinical governance activities.
Main duties of the job
There is an on‑call commitment (category A) for providing an emergency service in Orthopaedics on a shared basis with other Consultants within the Department.
The on‑call commitment is a 1:12 week on‑call with prospective cover.
On‑call week is from Friday‑Friday. During the week you will chair the trauma meeting, conduct a post‑take ward round, fracture clinic and trauma list each day.
During the weekend you will chair the trauma meeting, conduct a ward round and a trauma list. Currently, there is a dedicated trauma list on Saturday and Sunday morning.
About us
The department is staffed by 12 full‑time consultants and 11 middle grades. 2 of these are Deanery trainees (ST3). We receive support in paediatric and spinal Orthopaedics from visiting consultants based at Norfolk and Norwich Hospital (NNUH). There are dedicated Orthogeriatric doctors and 2 fracture neck of femur specialist nurses who support our fracture neck of femur patients. We have a specialist trauma co‑ordinator during the on‑call weeks. Our physiotherapy service is leading the way nationally, with the “out of bed” project to mobilise NOF patients on day 1.
Regional specialist facilities for spinal plastic surgery and vascular surgery exist at the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital. Neurosurgery is undertaken at Addenbrookes hospital, Cambridge. Severe, chronic spinal Injuries are referred to Lodge Moor, Sheffield.
All 3 Orthopaedic theatres have vertical laminar flow. Each weekday, 2 theatres are used for elective surgery and 1 for trauma. There is a fully equipped plaster room staffed by 3 experienced technicians. The Orthotics department is also attached to the outpatient unit.
The Orthopaedic department is supported by a well‑equipped diagnostic imaging department providing all the standard diagnostic imaging facilities including Helical CT, MR scanner and ultrasound. It is hoped that in the near future there will be a nuclear medicine facility.
Details Date posted
08 December 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full‑time
Reference number
177‑MDELEC‑7611409
Job locations
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Gorleston
NR31 6LA
Job description
Job responsibilities
* 1. Provision with Consultant colleagues of a service to James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness and the proper functioning of the department;
* 2. Out‑of‑hours responsibilities, including participation in Consultant on‑call rota where applicable;
* 3. Cover for colleagues annual leave and other authorised absences;
* 4. Any responsibility which relates to a special interest;
* 5. Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff;
* 6. Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and for contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity, locally and nationally;
* 7. Participating in medical audit, the Trusts Clinical Governance processes and in CPD;
* 8. Involvement in research;
* 9. Managerial, including budgetary, responsibilities where appropriate;
* 10. Where it is agreed between the parties, work on behalf of James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust or services provided by the Trust for other agencies, e.g. the prison service.
* 11. Share the Orthopaedic workload with consultant colleagues.
* 12. Give a consultation and advisory service to medical colleagues in other specialities in the Trust.
* 13. Liaise with medical staff in other specialities and participate in the regular clinical meetings and other post‑graduate activities of the hospital.
* 14. Take part in the Royal College of Surgeons continuing medical education programme. The Trust will provide study leave expenses in line with national terms and conditions of service.
* 15. Play a full part in the teaching and audit activities of the department.
* 16. Deploy unallocated, flexible professional time on liaison, emergency work, travel, continuing clinical responsibility, teaching, research, medical audit, interdisciplinary meetings and continuing professional development.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications – Essential
* MBBS or Basic Medical Degree
* FRCS (Orth) or equivalent
* CCT and/or inclusion on the Specialist Register of GMC or within 6 months of completion of training at the date of interview
* Full GMC Registration
Experience & Knowledge – Essential
* Wide experience in Trauma and Orthopaedics
* Ability to provide expert clinical opinion across a wide range of problems within the specialty
* Evidence of Specialist training in knee and hip Surgery
* Capable of organising and prioritising work effectively
* Able to plan and develop a modern service in keeping with current trends
* Willingness to participate in and lead a multidisciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives
* Ability to use research outcomes in clinical practice
* Knowledge of using evidence base to support decision making
Desirable
* Experience of committee work/project management
* Formal fellowship training
* Involvement in research projects and published papers
* Formal training in teaching skills nce of teaching medical students
* Experience in teaching junior medical staff
* Formal training in teaching skills
* Evidence of or commitment to attending a clinical supervisors course
* Ability to travel to meet the requirements of the pos
Key Skills – Essential
* Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues, laboratory staff, and other staff and agencies
* Energy and enthusiasm to contribute to the education of Medical Students
* Commitment to continuing professional development
Other Essential
* Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives' dignity, privacy, integrity, cultural and religious beliefs
* Ability to remain calm and work effectively in pressure situations
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
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UK Registration
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Employer details
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Gorleston
NR31 6LA
https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/
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