Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics - Upper Limb
The closing date is 11 November 2025
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
We are a dynamic team based at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospital Foundation Trust and are keen to expand our consultant body on the York site with another enthusiastic colleague. This prospectus should hopefully provide you greater insight about the fantastic team at York and the benefits of living and working in the historic city of York.
The post is for an Upper Limb Surgeon with a specialist interest in Shoulder and Elbow. The current working model includes a 1 in 10 rota covering a trauma intake providing an in-reach and referral service to other Surgical Wards and the Emergency department. There is dedicated daily trauma list capacity for the prompt management of trauma to complement a 24/7 rota, supported by an experienced multi‑disciplinary orthopaedic team.
Job plans will be reviewed at least annually, following an appraisal meeting. The job plan will be a prospective agreement that sets out a consultant's typical working pattern, duties and responsibilities and objectives for the coming year. It will cover all aspects of a consultant's professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities and external commitments.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an experienced shoulder surgeon to join the current team of upper limb surgeons.
The post holder will have a 10 PA job plan consisting of 8 clinical sessions, 1 Admin and 1 SPA session. Whilst some of the sessions will be at fixed times during the week, the requirements of this post mean that there will be a need for the post holder to adopt a flexible approach to their weekly commitments. Weekly activity will be confirmed at least 6 weeks in advance.
This post carries a 1:10 on call & trauma commitment. The on call rota is split into 2 separate blocks – Monday to Thursday & Friday to Sunday. During on call time the post holder is responsible for the management of all acute Orthopaedic admissions & trauma lists. Elective activity during this time is cancelled. The post holder is expected to adhere to the Directorate guidelines on consultant responsibilities during on call weeks & demonstrate good communication with colleagues for the handover of patient care, when appropriate. No leave should be taken during on call time unless appropriate cover arrangements have been made, agreed & approved by the Clinical Director.
On appointment of the post holder, the Clinical Director will commence discussions to finalise the job plan which will become operational on commencement.
Additional programmed activities may be offered to the post holder, up to a maximum of 2 for full‑time posts, taking the maximum total to 12.
About us
The York Department currently consists of 14 orthopaedic surgeons providing on‑call, trauma and elective services at York Hospital. All of the surgeons and middle‑grade doctors perform some of their clinical work on a seconded basis at the local Independent Sector Treatment Centre (Clifton Park NHS Treatment Centre). Theatre activity will take place at York Teaching Hospital, with outpatient clinics split between the York Hospital site & the Clifton Chapel site. We have a 30‑bedded trauma ward, a 25‑bedded elective ward, and a busy outpatient department adjacent to A&E, together with a separate outpatient facility in nearby Clifton. There are four dedicated orthopaedic operating theatres with laminar flow – one trauma, two elective and one day case located in the Day Treatment Unit. We have an established multi‑disciplinary team working alongside the surgeons, including Extended Scope Physiotherapists and Advanced Nurse Practitioners.
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
* A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer, please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job responsibilities
For more information please see the job description attached
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID‑19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
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We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE – Supporting Britain's Reservists and Employers. This means that York Teaching Hospital has provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome their application to work for us.
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The Trust is committed to meeting the needs of employees and applicants with a disability or mental health condition. Our support for these schemes includes encouraging applications from people who are disabled or have a mental health condition, offering adjustments to make our application process accessible.
Person Specification
* GMC Specialist Register in Trauma & Orthopaedics
* ATLS
* Entry on the relevant GMC Specialist Register via: CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) – or CESR
* Substantive NHS Experience
* MSc or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
Clinical Practice / Competence
* Ability to demonstrate clinical experience and skill in Trauma & Orthopaedics with a specialist interest in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
* Knowledge of good medical practice and the GMC requirements
* Fellowship experience in Shoulder and Elbow surgery
* Experience of managing complex shoulder and elbow trauma
* Experience of managing standard and complex shoulder arthroplasty
Mentoring & Teaching
* Experience of teaching undergraduate and post graduate trainees
* Is able to work effectively in spite of pressures
* Experience of supervising SpRs/specialist trainees
Leadership & Teamwork
* Work effectively with others towards shared goals, welcoming diverse perspectives
* Willingness to work with Consultant colleagues and management to maintain and develop a comprehensive service
* Familiarity of issues of service organisation and development
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.
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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