Job summary
This post is based at St Richard's and Worthing hospital, but we expect successful candidate to travel and provide services across all sites of University Hospitals Sussex.
Fixed Term Reason: Pending appointment for substantive post - this post will be published along with 279-UHSCONORT-F&A-602
In the event that we are unable to appoint a candidate for the permanent role of Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon - Foot and Ankle (ref: 279-UHSCONORT-F&A-602), this post will be offered as a fixed-term appointment for 6 months initially with a view to extend for a further 6 months.
You will join us during an exciting period in our organisation's evolution following the recent mergers that created University Hospitals Sussex Foundation Trust, now the fifth biggest Trust in England. Currently we are in the process of transformation of Elective and Trauma services across the University Hospitals Sussex Foundation Trust. There is a vision of creating two major Non-Ambulatory Fragility Fracture units to lead pathways outlining the best practice concepts for ensuring patients with all types of fractures receive excellent and equitable NHS care.
Main duties of the job
To support the department in providing Foot and Ankle Service. The post holder will be expected to work across all the sites of the Trust, depending on clinical needs to provide outpatient elective Foot and Ankle clinics, fracture clinics, theatre lists and inpatient ward rounds. The post holder will have full participation in Consultant of the week general trauma on-call trauma rota.It may be based at St Richard's or Worthing hospital, but it is currently under review.
Post holder is expected to play an active role in the Post Graduate Medical Centre delivering regular teaching and training to junior medical staff.
About us
At University Hospitals of Sussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Details
Date posted
18 February 2026
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
279-UHSFTCONORT-F&A-602
Job locations
St Richard's Hospital, Worthing Hospital, Brighton and Princess Royal Hospital
Chichester, Worthing, Brighton, Haywards Heath
PO19 6SE
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post will be expected to provide a Foot and Ankle sub-speciality services, both elective and Trauma across all sites of the Trust. The appointee must be prepared to adapt their pattern of working to fit with the contractual obligations of the Trust and may be required to work across all sites in the Trust.
This post has an on-call commitment as Consultant of the week, for provision of general and sub-speciality foot and ankle trauma. The service is under re-configuration and being reviewed to harmonise the trauma services across whole of the Trust.
Post holder will be supported by post graduate centres and is expected to play an active role in the Post Graduate Medical Centre delivering regular teaching and training to junior medical staff. Trauma and Orthopaedic department actively supports new consultants to develop their practice by providing a senior mentor consultant and guide. All complex cases are encouraged to be dual operating surgeries with senior consultant. The postholder is expected to participate in departmental weekly Foot and Ankle MDT and monthly Trauma MDT meetings. These are a valuable resources for teaching, training and learning. The post holder will be participating, presenting, and discussing own complex Foot and Ankle and other trauma cases.
Daily trauma meetings along with weekly MDT meetings will be incorporated in job plans and are mandatory to attend. There should be evidence of personal development and clinical governance through SPA allocation. Full secretarial support will be provided to the post holder. Mandatory participation is expected in bimonthly departmental Clinical Governance meetings.The post holder accepts that they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation, where practicable, with their colleagues, both senior and junior. While it has been agreed between the professions that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptions and you should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.
Commissioning Authorities are setting Clinical Quality Standards as part of their contracts. All clinical staff is expected to aim to work to these standards and to any additional standards requested by the Trust Board.
On Call Commitment: Currently on call frequency is 1 in 8 but this is
The post holder accepts that they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation, where practicable, with their colleagues, both senior and junior. While it has been agreed between the professions that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptions and you should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.
Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post will be expected to provide a Foot and Ankle sub-speciality services, both elective and Trauma across all sites of the Trust. The appointee must be prepared to adapt their pattern of working to fit with the contractual obligations of the Trust and may be required to work across all sites in the Trust.
This post has an on-call commitment as Consultant of the week, for provision of general and sub-speciality foot and ankle trauma. The service is under re-configuration and being reviewed to harmonise the trauma services across whole of the Trust.
Post holder will be supported by post graduate centres and is expected to play an active role in the Post Graduate Medical Centre delivering regular teaching and training to junior medical staff. Trauma and Orthopaedic department actively supports new consultants to develop their practice by providing a senior mentor consultant and guide. All complex cases are encouraged to be dual operating surgeries with senior consultant. The postholder is expected to participate in departmental weekly Foot and Ankle MDT and monthly Trauma MDT meetings. These are a valuable resources for teaching, training and learning. The post holder will be participating, presenting, and discussing own complex Foot and Ankle and other trauma cases.
Daily trauma meetings along with weekly MDT meetings will be incorporated in job plans and are mandatory to attend. There should be evidence of personal development and clinical governance through SPA allocation. Full secretarial support will be provided to the post holder. Mandatory participation is expected in bimonthly departmental Clinical Governance meetings.The post holder accepts that they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation, where practicable, with their colleagues, both senior and junior. While it has been agreed between the professions that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptions and you should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.
Commissioning Authorities are setting Clinical Quality Standards as part of their contracts. All clinical staff is expected to aim to work to these standards and to any additional standards requested by the Trust Board.
On Call Commitment: Currently on call frequency is 1 in 8 but this is
The post holder accepts that they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation, where practicable, with their colleagues, both senior and junior. While it has been agreed between the professions that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptions and you should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.
Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
* oBasic medical degree
* oFRCS - Tr&Orth. or its recognised equivalent
* oFull and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. oIf you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Trauma & Orthopaedics or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. oIf you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
Desirable
* oHigher Degree
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
* oRelevant post registration experience
* oTrauma experience
Desirable
* oExperience at Consultant level
* oDemonstrated via logbook
Knowledge
Desirable
* oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
* oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
* oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
* oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
* oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Academic and Research
Essential
* oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
* oResearch experience
* oPublications
* oPrizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential
* oAppropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential
* oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
* oBasic medical degree
* oFRCS - Tr&Orth. or its recognised equivalent
* oFull and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. oIf you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Trauma & Orthopaedics or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. oIf you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
Desirable
* oHigher Degree
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
* oRelevant post registration experience
* oTrauma experience
Desirable
* oExperience at Consultant level
* oDemonstrated via logbook
Knowledge
Desirable
* oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
* oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
* oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
* oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
* oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Academic and Research
Essential
* oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
* oResearch experience
* oPublications
* oPrizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential
* oAppropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential
* oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
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).
Additional information
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
St Richard's Hospital, Worthing Hospital, Brighton and Princess Royal Hospital
Chichester, Worthing, Brighton, Haywards Heath
PO19 6SE
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Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
St Richard's Hospital, Worthing Hospital, Brighton and Princess Royal Hospital
Chichester, Worthing, Brighton, Haywards Heath
PO19 6SE
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