Consultant in Orthopaedics and Trauma
The closing date is 25 January 2026
The Department of Orthopaedics is seeking a (10 PA) consultant to join a dynamic, enthusiastic and forward thinking team. To support growth in demand for shoulder and elbow surgery in our department.
They will be an integral part of the orthopaedic and trauma department delivering multidisciplinary care to both the local South East London population and our tertiary referral network patients. The Orthopaedic Department is currently involved in many exciting initiatives and is looking for an individual with appropriate skills to complement this team, and help keep the service in the forefront of clinical and academic excellence.
The Department offers a wide range of service to patients. The post holder will undertake outpatient and inpatient sessions on a flexible basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a first class team in an active and progressive central London teaching hospital environment.
Main duties of the job
Job Summary
To provide an orthopaedic trauma service in conjunction with colleagues, the appointee should have a special interest in shoulder and elbow trauma.
The appointee will have a specialist expertise in elective Shoulder and elbow surgery both arthroscopic shoulder and elbow surgery and arthroplasty of both the shoulder and elbow.
To participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care
To take an active part in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training
To contribute to the management of the clinical service and service development
The appointee will have a specialist expertise in shoulder and elbow surgery.
About us
The Trust includes St Thomas' Hospital, Guy's Hospital, Evelina London Children's Hospital (GSTT) and both adult and children's community services in Lambeth and Southwark.
We provide a full range of hospital services for our local communities in Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham, as well as specialist services for patients from further afield, including cancer, cardiothoracic, women's and children's services, kidney care and orthopaedics. We have one of the largest critical care units in the UK and one of the busiest Emergency Departments in London. See www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk for further details.
We have a strong track record for clinical excellence, teaching and research, and financial management. Our Fit for the Future programme aims to improve further our efficiency without compromising quality and safety.
We are part of King's Health Partners, one of seven accredited UK Academic Health Sciences Centres. We also have a National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre in partnership with King's College London. For further information about Kings' Health Partners, Kings College London and our research please see the following links: www.kingshealthpartners.org, http://www.kcl.ac.uk/medicine/index.aspx, http://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/research/research.aspx and www.biomedicalresearchcentre.org.
Job responsibilities
This post is for a consultant orthopaedic surgeon with a sub special interest in shoulder and elbow to support growth in demand for surgery in our department. They will be an integral part of the orthopaedic and trauma department delivering multidisciplinary care to both the local South East London population and our tertiary referral network patients.
The post holder would be joining the shoulder and elbow service consisting of 3 consultants and a trauma service of 10 consultants. On the St Thomas site, the consultant would work with the Orthopaedic Trauma Team to deliver acute fracture care both virtually, face to face and trauma operating. On the Guys site, the consultant will deliver elective arthroplasty, revision arthroplasty, arthroscopic repairs, stabilisation and fracture fixations. You will also be working alongside colleagues from hospitals across South London in developing the regional hubs.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
* Eligible for full UK GMC registration and a Licence to Practise.
* On GMC Specialist Register or within six months of attaining CCT.
* FRCS (Tr & Orth) or equivalent.
Clinical Experience
* Comprehensive clinical experience in orthopaedics and trauma.
* Fellowship in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.
* Experience of working in complex shoulder and elbow trauma.
* Experience of primary and revision shoulder and elbow arthroplasty on fellowship
Clinical Skills
* Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
Audit Management & IT
* Track record and evidence of contribution to effective of clinical governance, coding, audit, management and IT skills.
* Understanding of principles of audit.
* Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management.
* Management or leadership training or qualification.
* Evidence of leadership in the development of services.
Research, Teaching skill & Experience
* Track record of research, publications & knowledge of research ethics.
* Proven formal experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff including higher orthopaedic training.
* Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research.
* Evidence of original research.
* Teaching qualification.
* Communication; Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
* Accountability; Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
* Interpersonal Skills; Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others.
* Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure.
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Staff Management; Experience of performance management, developing and motivating staff
* Finance; Knowledge of finance and budgets
* Management or leadership training or qualification.
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.
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
£109,725 to £145,478 a yearper annum excl. London Zone
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