Consultant trauma & Orthopaedic Paediatric Surgeon
Employer: North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Site: Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle, West Cumberland Hospital Whitehaven
Town: Carlisle
Salary: £109,725 - £145,478 (Dependent on experience) per year
Closing date: 24/10/2025 23:59
Overview
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to recruit a dynamic and enthusiastic trauma and paediatric consultant in orthopaedic surgery to deliver a comprehensive trauma and orthopaedic service. The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop subspecialist interests to reflect their particular interests, complement the specialist interests of the existing consultants, and meet the needs of the trust. The post is based in the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle and the West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven. The Cumberland Infirmary is the hub for all major trauma surgery.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate a firm commitment to the principles of Clinical Governance including:
* Developing and maintaining appropriate systems and practice to ensure effective clinical audit.
* Attending and contributing to the Trust Clinical Governance Programmes.
* Ensuring that staff within your area of responsibility are aware of the Trust’s Risk Management Strategy, and that it is implemented.
* Participating in the Trust Clinical Incident Reporting System.
* Developing a programme of personal continuing medical education and professional development in accordance with the recommendations of the relevant Royal Colleges.
The Trust will expect and support the post holder to maintain professional expertise through attending meetings and courses.
During the early part of their career the appointee will be supported by a named mentor (senior consultant).
An interest in research and teaching is expected with participation in projects and courses to enhance the standing of the department within the Trust.
Working for our organisation
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of ‘safe, high quality care every time':
* Being a clinically led organisation
* Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
* A positive patient experience every time
* A great place to work
* Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for prior to submitting an application. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our policy for eligible vacancies.
· Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
· If sufficient responses are received this post could close earlier than the specified closing date; please apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.
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Disclosure and Barring Service:
On 28 November 2020, new DBS filtering rules came into effect. The changes mean that youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure, and the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually.
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Please note the cost of the DBS check is increasing from 2 December; new cost will be Standard DBS £21.50, Enhanced DBS £49.50 plus any admin costs.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children; if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended), the successful candidate will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate via salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows (if applicable):
Standard Check: £21.85 total (including administration). Deducted from salary as described.
Enhanced Check: £41.90 total (including administration). Deducted from salary as described.
As one of the largest employers in the UK, NCIC offers benefit schemes including a possible lease car and a 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 days after 10 years, NHS discounts, and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). These schemes are subject to availability.
Person specification
* FRCS (Tr & Orth) or equivalent qualification
* Full registration with the General Medical Council
* General Medical Council’s Specialist Register - or CCT date must be within 6 months of interview
* Other relevant medical and non-medical training/degree
* Recent research activity in hip arthroplasty surgery
Employer certification / accreditation
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and will require a DBS submission.
Contact
Name: Mr Biju Sankar
Job title: Clinical Director Trauma & Orthopaedics
Email: biju.sankar@ncic.nhs.uk
Telephone: 07727 295563
Additional information
Lisa Jeavons, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon: lisa.jeavons@ncic.nhs.uk
Lisa Mattinson, Deputy Service Manager for T&O: lisa.mattinson@ncic.nhs.nhs.uk
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