Job summary
We are excited to advertise a new Substantive Consultant Orthopaedic post within the Trauma and Orthopaedic Directorate at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. We are seeking a dynamic and engaged candidate for the role of Substantive Consultant Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon, with a specialist interest in lower limb hip & knee arthroplasty, revision hip surgery, and management of periprosthetic fractures.
This post has a 10PA job plan and a 1 in 12 on-call rota commitment.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to provide:
* A high-quality elective arthroplasty and revision service, including MDT
* A high-quality trauma service, managing the on-call week, operating, clinics, and on-call duties
* Effective and efficient working to improve overall service efficiency and financial viability
* A reduction in referral-to-treatment times for patients
* Teaching and support to Residents and Medical Students
* Support for local and national audits
About us
STAFF
All Consultant staff are involved in general orthopaedic cases, with each having a subspecialty interest:
Name Subspecialty Interest
Mr N Ahearn Knee surgery
Mr T Ball Foot and Ankle surgery
Mr B Bradley Hip & Knee surgery
Miss H Bradman Foot and Ankle Surgery
Mr J Davis (Governance Lead), Foot and ankle surgery
Mr J Hardman Hand and Wrist surgery
Mr M Chan Hand and Wrist surgery
Mr M Hockings Knee arthroplasty, revision, and soft tissue knee
Mr R Lofthouse Hip surgery
Ms J Maggs (Clinical Service Lead), Hip surgery
Mr R Ramesh Shoulder and Elbow surgery
Mr S Blake Hip surgery
Mr D Isaac Knee arthroplasty, revision, and soft tissue knee
Mr G Higgins Hip surgery
Mr G Wansbrough Foot and Ankle surgery
Mr R Hawken Shoulder and Elbow surgery
Miss M Ricketts Shoulder and Elbow surgery
Middle Grade Staff
* 1 Associate Specialist
* 6-7 Specialty Registrars
Surgical Care Practitioners
* 4 Full-time, 1 Part-time, 1 Full-time trainee
* 8 Trainees, including 3 Foundation Year 1 doctors
Additional details
Date posted: 29 April 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 388-7097084-M&D
Location: Torbay & South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, Lowes Bridge, Torquay, TQ2 7SS
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