Job summary
The post advertised is for a consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics with an interest in complex knee trauma and reconstructive surgery within the University Hospital Birmingham (UHB) NHS Foundation Trust. The post will support the department needs delivering the full range of general Trauma & Orthopaedic on-call work, including outside referrals and in-house emergencies. The post will be joining an established team of upper limb surgeons across UHB. The T&O department delivers services across multiple sites, so the applicant will be expected to work on different sites as part of their normal job plan. The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) is an adult Major Trauma Centre, and this would be considered the appointees base hospital. Ambulatory trauma is delivered at Good Hope Hospital and Elective Orthopaedics at Solihull Elective Hub. The appointee should expect to perform operating lists at all 3 sites.
In addition to acting as a Major Trauma Centre, the Queen Elizabeth Hospital also houses the Royal Centre for Defence Medicine (RCDM) treating repatriated military personnel. The orthopaedic department offers various tertiary services including a regional limb reconstruction and bone infection service.
Main duties of the job
In addition to providing an emergency service to the Greater Birmingham area and the RCDM, the unit deals with the full range of post trauma and trauma related patients and elective orthopaedic procedures. Increasingly the department is also supporting the wider trauma network with the delivery of complex orthopaedic trauma. There are up to 7 trauma lists daily across all UHB sites with 3 daily trauma lists at QEH
The Trauma & Orthopaedics service has a robust team of MSK Radiologists and general radiology support to the major trauma service. There is 24/7 access to CT, interventional radiology and MRI. All theatres lists are normally supported by Consultant Anaesthetists. The service is supported by physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nutritionists, psychologists and social work support. Pivotal to the service is the role of Trauma Nurse Practitioners.
The unit provides teaching and direct clinical experience for Trauma & Orthopaedics trainees, be these Deanery posts or Trust appointments. It has an expanding programme of training events and has links with the University Of Birmingham School Of Medicine.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Details
Date posted
18 February 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
304-KDA
Job locations
Trustwide
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to be a core member of the trauma & orthopaedic team based at the Queen Elizabeth hospital. They will be involved in providing sub-specialty interest in the management of complex knee trauma including fracture surgery and acute and delayed soft tissue reconstruction, but managing other urgent orthopaedic trauma presenting to a busy Major Trauma Centre is also a requirement.
The on-call commitment is 1:16 for complex orthopaedic trauma, with separate on call services for hands and spines. The candidate would be expected to deliver regular fracture clinics and trauma lists, including on the weekend. A proportion of elective operating sessions will be delivered flexibly.
The post holder will start on a 10 PA job plan.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to be a core member of the trauma & orthopaedic team based at the Queen Elizabeth hospital. They will be involved in providing sub-specialty interest in the management of complex knee trauma including fracture surgery and acute and delayed soft tissue reconstruction, but managing other urgent orthopaedic trauma presenting to a busy Major Trauma Centre is also a requirement.
The on-call commitment is 1:16 for complex orthopaedic trauma, with separate on call services for hands and spines. The candidate would be expected to deliver regular fracture clinics and trauma lists, including on the weekend. A proportion of elective operating sessions will be delivered flexibly.
The post holder will start on a 10 PA job plan.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* *GMC Registration
* *Post CCT
* *Current ATLS or European Trauma Course provider or instructor
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* *GMC Registration
* *Post CCT
* *Current ATLS or European Trauma Course provider or instructor
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 Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trustwide
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
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Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trustwide
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
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