Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon (with interest in Paediatrics)
NHS Medical & Dental:Consultant
Main area Trauma and Orthopaedics Grade NHS Medical & Dental:Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week Job ref 435-MQ67-26
Site East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Town Blackburn Salary £105,504 - £139,882 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 21/06/2026 23:59
At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint a Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon with a subspecialty interest in Paediatric Orthopaedics. The successful candidate will be fellowship trained and have the skills and experience to manage the full spectrum of trauma and orthopaedic conditions.
This is a full‑time post with participation in the Consultant on‑call rota and the post is available to start as soon as possible.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will play a key role in delivering and networking orthopaedic services across Lancashire, working collaboratively with regional partners to support the development of cohesive, high‑quality trauma and orthopaedic care. The successful applicant will complement the existing team of established consultants and work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT) within the Trauma and Orthopaedics Directorate.
The appointment will be made subject to the Trust’s Terms and Conditions of Service. The post will include clinical sessions at both Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital and Burnley General Teaching Hospital, and the successful applicant will be expected to contribute fully to both elective and emergency services.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Undertake elective theatre sessions at both Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital and Burnley General Teaching Hospital. Trauma theatre sessions will be based at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital.
* Undertake weekly fracture and elective outpatient clinics at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital, working collaboratively with the Paediatric Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP), Physiotherapy, and Orthotics teams to deliver high‑quality, patient‑centred care.
* Take responsibility for the training, supervision, and professional development of junior medical staff, including supervision within outpatient clinics and theatre sessions.
* Actively contribute to service development within the Trauma and Orthopaedics Directorate.
* Participate fully in clinical governance, audit and quality improvement activities, supporting the ongoing development and assurance of safe, personal, effective and high‑quality services.
Person specification
ATTAINMENTS
* Full registration with GMC & a licence to practise
* Inclusion on the Specialist Register or due admission within 6 months
* FRCS (Tr+Orth) or equivalent accreditation
* Evidence of recent publications/ research
TRAINING
* Recognised higher professional training
* Sub‑specialty interest in lower limb arthroplasty
* Training in general trauma surgery (Adult & Paediatric)
* Fellowship trained
* ATLS
EXPERIENCE
* Specialist Registrar or equivalent grade experience in Orthopaedic surgery leading to CCT or equivalent
* Demonstrated teaching to junior staff and non‑medical staff
SKILLS
* Able to fully integrate within the Orthopaedic unit and develop own specialist interest that complements the existing skills/interests of the directorate
* Able to communicate with and motivate colleagues both medical and non‑medical
* Evidence of Good team worke
* Ability to lead a team
* Evidence of attendance on managerial course
* Involvement in Management or Administration
* Previous evidence of leadership roles
* Proven track record in education at undergraduate and postgraduate level
* Evidence of Quality improvement projects
CIRCUMSTANCES
* Willing to reside within 10 miles/30 minutes drive of the trauma centre (Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospita
* Access to private transport
* Must be able to attend work in specified period when on‑call
Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS)
If the role you are applying for is identified as either controlled or regulated activity as defined in in the Safeguarding vulnerable Groups Act (2006) any offer of employment is provisional upon a satisfactory DBS check being obtained.
The healthcare sector is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
In line with other NHS organisations in the North West Region, the Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Candidates can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months as a deduction from the monthly salary. However, if you are applying for a post as a BANK worker, the payment must be made in full at the time of employment checks. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed.
The cost of an Enhanced Disclosure will be £55.38 and for a Standard Disclosure will be £27.38.
This cost is not applicable for a Volunteer post
The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. In addition, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first‑class service to the recruitment of people into positions of trust.
We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve.
We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background.
We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that ELHT has an under‑representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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