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Job summary

Main area
Trauma and Orthopaedic
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract
5 months (Fixed Term until 1-May-2027)
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref
387-WD4363-AFR
Employer
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Weston General Hospital
Town
Weston
Salary
£113,565 - £150,569 pa pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
17/11/2026 23:59

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Bristol NHS Foundation Trust logo

Trauma and Orthopaedic Locum Consultant

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

As part of the transition to a Group Clinical Services structure within Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, there is an increased expectation of cross-site working.

Although roles will have a designated base, post holders are likely to be required to work across multiple Trust sites in line with service needs. Where this is not included in the initial job plan, any future requirement arising from the departmental restructures will be addressed through the job planning process. Travel time will be taken into consideration in line with contractual expectations.

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This will create an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

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Job overview

We are looking for a Locum consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedic (T&O) department. This position is a  fixed term contract until 1st of May 2027.

This is a locum post in the Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics based primarily at Weston General Hospital, part of Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate would be expected to offer a full-time commitment, 10 Pa’s, which includes a 1 in 8 weekend on-call rota for adult trauma surgery.

The successful candidate will provide cover for trauma lists and fracture clinics, including virtual fracture clinics. They will be expected to deliver a keen and active role in day-to-day management of patients. This includes, decision making, planning for theatre, running fracture clinic and trauma lists.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be expected to undertake weekly trauma operating lists and as well as regular fracture/acute clinics, including a commitment to the Virtual Fracture Clinic.  It is anticipated that the post-holder will have a component of their job plan dedicated to ward rounds. There is an on-call commitment including regular weekend working 1 weekend in 8.  The job plan will be split 8.5 DCC and 1.5 SPA.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details of this position.

 

Interview date TBC

Person specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential criteria
  • Fully registered with GMC.
  • Certification of completion of specialist training (CCT) (or equivalent, OR Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) at the point of interview
  • Candidates can be within 6 months of gaining CCT at the date of interview. Please note this does not apply to CESR applications
  • Must be on the GMC’s Specialist Register for to start Consultant appointment
Desirable criteria
  • Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrable surgical training and interest in knee surgery including arthroplasty and some soft tissue knee surgery, as well as general trauma surgery experience
  • Evidence of first-class professional practice in adult trauma and orthopaedics with evidence of continued practice and skills
  • Fellowship-level training in elective knee surgery

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to practice fully and independently in the field of trauma and orthopaedic surgery
  • Ability to practice independently on the adult on-call trauma rota
  • Ability to make clinical decisions at consultant level
Desirable criteria
  • Broad range of IT skills
  • Experience in teaching

Clinical Governance and Audit

Essential criteria
  • Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
  • Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
  • Positive approach to evidence based practice
  • Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation

Research

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of the principles involved in research
  • Evidence of involvement in research
  • Evidence of peer review research papers
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to increase the academic profile of the department

Teaching and Training

Essential criteria
  • Experience of teaching medical students
  • Experience of supervising trainees.
  • Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Desirable criteria
  • Formal teaching qualification

Management & Leadership

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
  • Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
  • Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
  • Ability to practice independently as a consultant
  • Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
  • Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Desirable criteria
  • Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
  • Management experience

Interpersonal, communication and team working skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
  • Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
  • Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
  • Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
  • Ability to be a flexible team member

Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes

Essential criteria
  • Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
  • Awareness of personal limitations
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

Other

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
  • Meets professional health requirements
  • Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role.

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Applicant requirements

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 it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Gabbi Glanville
Job title
Assistant General Manager
Email address
[email protected]
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