Main area Trauma and Orthopaedics Grade Consultant Contract Permanent: Plus an additional 3% non-resident on call supplement. Hours
* Full time
* Flexible working
10 sessions per week (N/A) Job ref 344-6441CONQEH
Employer East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother Hospital Town Margate Salary £105,504 - £139,882 per annum. Plus an additional 3% non-resident on call supplement. Salary period Yearly Closing 29/06/2025 23:59
Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics (Revision Hip & Knee Surgery)
Consultant
Job overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and experiencedConsultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with a specialist interest in complex primary and revision hip and knee arthroplastyto join our dynamic Trauma & Orthopaedic team at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust (EKHUFT).
This substantive post is designed to strengthen our growing revision arthroplasty service and support the Trust’s role as a designatedMajor Revision Centre (MRC) for revision knee arthroplasty. The successful applicant will contribute to our strategic aim of becoming a centre of excellence for complex lower limb reconstruction in the South East.
Candidates will need to show evidence of specialist training in Lower Limb arthroplasty and Revision surgery. It is desirable that the selected candidate increase the skill mix within the current unit. The candidate must also be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge and experience of treating lower limb conditions, both elective and trauma, as well as be competent in general non-specialist trauma as they will participate in the general on-call rota.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Duties
• Lead & deliver a comprehensive service in revision hip & knee arthroplasty
• Undertake complex primary joint replacements & contribute to the general lower limb arthroplasty workload
• Provide inpatient & outpatient care
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings for infection & complex revision planning
• Provide expert supervision & mentorship to orthopaedic trainees, registrars & fellows
On-Call Commitments
• Participate in the consultant trauma on-call rota based at QEQM
• On-call responsibilities will be supported by appropriate trauma PAs in the job plan
Teaching & Training
• Actively contribute to undergraduate & postgraduate teaching, including FRCS (Orth) preparation & regional educational programmes
• Provide clinical supervision & workplace-based assessments for KSS Deanery trainees
Research & Audit
• Engage in clinical audit, outcome monitoring & service evaluation
• Participate in or lead research relevant to arthroplasty & revision surgery, supported by academic links & research infrastructure
Service Development
• Drive pathway improvements in revision surgery, including preoperative optimisation, enhanced recovery, infection prevention & implant strategy
• Collaborate with procurement & theatre teams to assess & implement surgical innovations
• Support the Trust’s vision to establish itself as a high-volume, high-complexity revision hub for the region
Working for our organisation
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000.
The orthopaedic service has a reputation for clinical excellence, training, and innovation. The Trust is proud to be a designated MRC hub for revision knee surgery, with the necessary infrastructure, case volume, and expertise to support complex revision work.
We offer flexible and fulfilling career solutions that work for you and unique opportunities to innovate and inspire – all in a county where you can enjoy your life to the full, whatever your interest.
We also offer removal expenses (substantive positions), up to 32 days’ annual leave and active support for study, quality improvement and patient safety work as part of our ‘We care’ improvement journey, and medical education and research.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please don't hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Please note that the interview date has been set as guidance and my be subject to change.
Person specification
Qualifications and Experience
* Full GMC registration with licence to practice
* Minimum 5 years NHS Experience
* Fellowship-level training in complex primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty
* Strong experience in managing complex arthroplasty cases and revision scenarios
* Experience with robotic-assisted or computer-navigated arthroplasty
* Evidence of leadership in service development or multidisciplinary collaboration
* Higher degree (e.g. MD, PhD, MSc) or research experience
* Engagement with national bodies (e.g. BOA, BHS, GIRFT, NJR committees)
Clinical/Technical Expertise
* Strong experience in managing complex arthroplasty cases and revision scenarios
* Able to operate within a teaching/training culture
* Possesses range of clinical knowledge, skills & information technology expertise
* Displays sound professional judgement
Clinical Governance
* Understands the issues of patient safety & of operating within a litigious & complaints culture
* Shows self-discipline eg record-keeping & legibility
* Shows an approach based on critical enquiry and evidence-based medicine
* Embraces evidence-based practice & audit
* Participation in Governance, Hospital committees, audit
* Publications in speciality in peer-reviewed journals within last 5 years
Personal/professional attributes
* Excellent communication and team-working skills
* Recognises clinical constraints & the realities of rationing of care
* Ability to cope with considerable pressure as well as to adapt to constant change & new demands
* Ability to demonstrate decisiveness and accountability
* Demonstrates energy, enthusiasm & initiative in pursuing innovation and the highest standards for patients, juniors, others, colleagues & the organisation
Other requirements
* Able to communicate clearly, avoiding jargon, with a range of different people
* Builds strong & effective relationships with patients, families & colleagues with the ability to gain their trust & Confidence
* Ability to cope with considerable pressure as well as to adapt to constant change & new demands
* Demonstrates energy, enthusiasm & initiative in pursuing innovation and the highest standards for patients, juniors, others, colleagues & the organisation
* Ability to direct and organise teams
Intellect and Education
* Shows breadth of awareness & a range of problem-solving skills
* Encourages ongoing learning & an educative culture, both for self and others
* Higher degrees in academia
* Publications in speciality in peer-reviewed journals within last 5 year
Organisation and Planning (both personal & departmental
* Understands the issues of patient safety & of operating within a litigious & complaints culture
* Shows self-discipline eg record-keeping & legibility
* Able to juggle a large number of demands by setting priorities & planning effectively
* Excellent communication and team-working skills
* Participation in Governance, Hospital Committees, Audit
Filmed in William Harvey and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother hospitals, the ‘We are the NHS’ campaign highlights the extraordinary work that staff across EKHUFT do every single day. As one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a population of over one million people, EKHUFT was perfectly placed to demonstrate the care, cutting-edge treatments, research, innovations and life-saving operations that the campaign needed.
There are lots of great opportunities at East Kent Hospitals, where staff are caring and put patients first, innovation flourishes and you can develop your career. We’re on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work,
there’s never been a better time to join us.To find out more about east Kent visit our website at. The Trust fully supports the SAS Doctors Charter and is committed to their development through its CPD Framework.
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Name Mr Jai Relwani Job title Lead Clinician for Trauma & Orthopaedics Email address jai.relwani@nhs.net Additional information
For further information or to arrange informal visits please contact Mr J Relwani via email on jai.relwani@nhs.net
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