We have an exciting opportunity available to join the complement of Consultants based within the Trauma & Orthopaedic Service at Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust.
Locum Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon - Soft tissue and knee arthroplasty.
As a fixed term position, we are seeking candidates who are prepared to work flexibly and will increase the skill mix within the service. Candidates must be able to demonstrate specialist knowledge and experience of treating sub specialty conditions both electively and trauma, as well as demonstrating broad experience in general trauma.
Locum Knee position - The successful applicant will be fellowship trained in soft tissue knee surgery and have skills ranging from meniscal preservation, multi-ligament reconstruction and osteotomy. Arthroplasty experience including partial knee arthroplasty and revision knee arthroplasty are desirable. The unit takes part in multi centered randomized controlled trials and further research is encouraged. Regular soft tissue knee and revision knee MDTs take place and engagement is required.
Locum Upper limb position – The successful applicant will be fellowship trained in upper limb elective and trauma surgery. Experience of shoulder and elbow arthroplasty for trauma is desirable. Experience and expertise in management of complex upper limb trauma is essential. The successful applicant will have had experience in their fellowship and postgraduate training in the management of shoulder, elbow and hand pathologies. The successful candidate will integrate into the upper limb department with regular MDTs.
The successful applicants will form part of the fixed 1:10 on call consultant rota and deliver outpatient services onsite with and outreach locations. Elective operating will be delivered both at the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC), and on site at Kingston Hospital to support our increasing shoulder and knee emergency demand.
The orthopaedic consultant team value strong team work and the successful applicants will be joining a team of 13 orthopaedic consultants. There is a very well-established multi-disciplinary team, both in outpatients and on Cambridge Ward. The post holder will be expected to work pro-actively in the efficient day to day running of this busy unit and to contribute to the ongoing development of the service.
Candidates must have FRCS or equivalent. All applicants should be fully registered with GMC, hold a licensed to practice, be fellowship trained post CCT.
Interview date 9-Oct-2025.