We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with a specialist interest in complex primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty to 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 designated Major 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.
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
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Mr Jai Relwani Job title: Lead Clinician for Trauma & Orthopaedics Email address: jai.relwani@nhs.net
For further information or to arrange informal visits please contact Mr J Relwani via email on jai.relwani@nhs.net #J-18808-Ljbffr