Job Title
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Company
MAX FORTUNE, INC.
Location
Northampton General Hospital, Cliftonville, Northampton, NN1 5BD
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with a specialist interest in Paediatric Orthopaedics, complemented by skills in Adult Foot and Ankle Surgery, to join our dynamic Trauma and Orthopaedics team at Northampton General Hospital (NGH), part of the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group (UHN). This is an exciting opportunity to shape the delivery of specialist orthopaedic care across Northamptonshire. You will play a central role in developing and leading paediatric and foot and ankle pathways, working alongside a talented multidisciplinary team that prides itself on innovation, collaboration, and high‑quality outcomes. The successful candidate will join a well‑established, forward‑thinking department with excellent links to the University of Leicester College of Life Sciences, providing opportunities to engage in teaching, research, and academic collaboration. You’ll be part of a clinically‑led organisation that values professional growth, work‑life balance, and innovation – big enough to offer complex, rewarding clinical work but small enough to care, support, and develop every consultant individually.
Key Responsibilities
* Run independent paediatric outpatient clinics and elective operating lists, including day‑case and inpatient procedures.
* Contribute to the management of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) and support the Ponseti clubfoot service.
* Provide complementary adult foot and ankle services to enhance the department’s subspecialty coverage.
* Participate in the trauma on‑call rota (currently 1:12), ensuring high‑quality consultant‑led acute orthopaedic care.
* Undertake ward rounds, elective and trauma theatre sessions, and fracture clinics in line with the agreed job plan.
* Supervise and mentor junior medical staff, participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, and contribute to audit, governance, and research activities.
* Play an active role in service development, clinical leadership, and the delivery of safe, effective, and innovative patient care.
About Us
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.
Our Excellence Values
* Compassion
* Accountability
* Respect
* Integrity
* Courage
Details
* Date posted: 03 November 2025
* Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
* Grade: Consultant
* Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full‑time
* Reference number: 265-7304527
* Job locations:
o Northampton General Hospital
o Cliftonville
o Northampton
o NN1 5BD
Eligibility & Qualifications
Essential Qualifications
* Full GMC registration with licence to practise
* CCT in Trauma & Orthopaedics (or within 6 months at the time of interview)
* Evidence of completion of approved fellowship training in appropriate sub‑specialty
* Experience in managing elective paediatric orthopaedic surgery
* ATLS / European Trauma / or equivalent Trauma course within the last four years
Desirable Qualifications
* Evidence of managing independent operating lists / Previous experience at Consultant / Fellow level
Essential Experience
* Experience of audit and quality improvement
* Experience of teaching junior staff
* Demonstrable team leadership skills and experience
Desirable Experience
* Involvement in teaching, clinical leadership, or research activities
* Understanding and experience of delivering organisational change
Essential Skills
* Commitment to clinical teaching, audit, and service improvement
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Interest in revision hip and/or knee arthroplasty
Desirable Skills
* Commitment to clinical teaching, audit, and service improvement
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Interest in revision hip and/or knee arthroplasty
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
* Employer name: Northampton General Hospital
* Address: Northampton General Hospital, Cliftonville, Northampton, NN1 5BD
* Website: https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx
Seniority Level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
* Full‑time
Job Function
* Health Care Provider
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative. We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community makes to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
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