Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a Locum Consultant on a full time basis for a period of 6 months. This post is within the directorate of Trauma and Orthopaedics and will predominantly support our trauma service although there will be some elective sessions. The postholder must be fellowship trained and comfortable dealing with all aspects of elective orthopaedics and trauma.
Main duties of the job
We expect this person to help deliver and network the orthopaedic service within Lancashire. The successful applicant will complement the team of established consultants and wider MDT within the directorate.
The post is subject to the Trust's terms and conditions of service. The post will have sessions at both Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital and Burnley General Teaching Hospital.
About us
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust provides a caring service to a population of 566,000 in the Pennine Lancashire area. Services are provided from our two main sites, the Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital and Burnley General Teaching Hospital and from our community rehabilitation wards at Pendle Community Hospital, Accrington Victoria Hospital and Clitheroe Community Hospital.
We treat almost 700,000 patients every year in our hospitals and community settings, using state-of-the-art equipment and facilities.
The Emergency Department at Blackburn is the only ED for East Lancashire and is a Trauma Unit in the Lancashire Trauma Network working closely with the Trauma Centre at the Royal Preston Hospital. The ED is supported by Urgent Care Centres at Blackburn and Burnley and a Minor Injuries Unit at Accrington. We have day and night Air Ambulance helicopter landing facilities.
Details
Date posted: 24 March 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
435-MQ39-26
Job locations
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Royal Blackburn Hospital
Blackburn
BB2 3HH
Job description
The department of Orthopaedics provides a general Orthopaedic and acute trauma service to the population of East Lancashire. The trauma service is Consultant led, with 24 trauma lists per week (4 Monday to Friday and 2 per day Saturday and Sunday). All the Consultants provide a general Orthopaedic service and in addition they have a sub-specialty interest.
Operative facilities are provided across the Trust at Burnley General Teaching Hospital and Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital.
Outpatient clinics are based at Burnley General Teaching Hospital and Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital. Peripheral Orthopaedic clinics are held in Rossendale, Pendle, Clitheroe and Accrington.
The post holder will have responsibility for the training and supervision of junior medical staff who work with them. The post holder will also be responsible for supervising the education of medical students attached to the department.
The post holder will be expected to keep up to date with developments within the specialty.
Person Specification
ATTAINMENTS - Essential
* Full registration with GMC & a licence to practise
* FRCS (Tr+Orth) or equivalent accreditation
ATTAINMENTS - Desirable
* Evidence of recent publications/research
* Higher degree
TRAINING - Essential
* Recognised higher professional training
* Training in general trauma surgery (Adult & Paediatric)
TRAINING - Desirable
* ATLS
EXPERIENCE - Essential
* Specialist Registrar or equivalent grade experience in Orthopaedic surgery
EXPERIENCE - Desirable
* Demonstrated teaching to junior staff and non‑medical staff
SKILLS - Essential
* Able to fully integrate within the Orthopaedic unit and develop own specialist interest that complements the existing skills/interests of the directorate
* Able to communicate with and motivate colleagues both medical and non‑medical
* Evidence of Good team worker
* Ability to lead a team
SKILLS - Desirable
* Evidence of attendance on managerial course
* Involvement in Management or Administration
* Previous evidence of leadership roles
* Proven track record in education at undergraduate and postgraduate level
* Evidence of Quality improvement projects
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.
Employers Details
Employer name
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Royal Blackburn Hospital
Blackburn
BB2 3HH
Employer's website
http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/
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