Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgeon
The closing date is 16 April 2026
This is a new substantive Consultant post in paediatric orthopaedic surgery within the University Hospitals Tees Group.
The main priority is to enhance the paediatric orthopaedic department, support achievement of performance and financial targets, and ensure high‑quality specialist service provision for children and young people requiring orthopaedic advice and treatment.
The successful candidate will join an established team of two experienced paediatric orthopaedic surgeons, supported by an advanced practice physiotherapist and specialist nurse.
The department has access to an on‑site Digital Skills Lab with 3D printers for advanced surgical planning, supported by the Director of Innovation.
The Group provides emergency and elective Orthopaedic services as a tertiary referral centre and Major Trauma Centre, with career development opportunities.
The paediatric orthopaedic team works collaboratively with colleagues across the North‑East and North Cumbria operational delivery network to optimise patient care.
Main duties of the job
Deliver high‑quality specialist elective and trauma paediatric orthopaedic surgery.
Provide outpatient clinic services including elective paediatric clinics and fracture clinics.
Participate in the on‑call rota for Major Trauma as part of a consultant team.
Undertake dual consultant operating where appropriate, in line with GIRFT best practice guidelines.
Enhance and develop the paediatric orthopaedic service across the University Hospitals Tees Group.
Support the achievement of performance and financial targets for the department.
Professional development
Consultants are expected to attend the Trust’s leadership development programme and the Quality Improvement Programme.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills
* Evidence of effective and sustained clinical governance and clinical audit activities
* Other teaching skills/experience
Qualifications & Training
* Full GMC registration
* FRCS (Orth) or equivalent
* Relevant CCT or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC)
* Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
* General training in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery
* Specialist training in elective and trauma paediatric orthopaedic surgery
* ATLS or equivalent within the last 3 years
* Higher Research Degree
* Specialist training in trauma surgery
* Leadership training
Experience
* 12 months post CCT fellowship training in paediatric orthopaedic surgery
* Evidence of the ability to lead a clinical team in a teaching hospital
* Experience of supervising junior medical staff
* Peer reviewed publications
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check to assess criminal convictions.
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