Vacancy at Northumbria Healthcare - NHCT
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon (full-time or part-time) with a background and specialist clinical interest in Adult Degenerative Spine Surgery.
Applicants must have completed (or be on) recognized post-CCT Fellowship training in adult spinal surgery. The successful candidate will also participate in general Orthopaedic Trauma care for a population of 500,000, demonstrating recent experience and knowledge in this area.
The candidate should have completed CCST in Trauma and Orthopaedics, with expertise in adult degenerative spine surgery. Evidence of formal clinical leadership training, leading quality improvement projects, and delivering research in orthopaedics and spinal surgery within the last 5 years is required.
Note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
The appointed candidate will provide general orthopaedic trauma care mainly at Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital and specialized spinal surgical services across all Trust sites. This role offers the chance to be part of an organization where clinicians lead management of orthopaedic and spinal conditions.
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is dedicated to supporting work-life balance for all employees. Applicants unable to work full-time for personal reasons will be considered, with job modifications discussed individually.
The Trust manages three major hospitals in North Tyneside, Wansbeck, and Hexham, along with smaller community hospitals and clinics, covering a large geographical area. It is known for innovation and quality, including the opening of the state-of-the-art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital. If you seek to work in a highly performing NHS organization that values staff well-being, this is an excellent opportunity.
Please read the ‘applicant guidance notes’ before submitting your application. For more information, see the attached job description and person specification.
This advert closes on Monday 26 May 2025.
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