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Job summary

Main area
T&O
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
Contract
12 months (Fixed Term contract)
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week (plus on call commitment)
Job ref
320-MDR-8145692-DP
Employer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Derby Hospital
Town
Derby
Salary
£113,565 - £150,569 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
16/08/2026 23:59

Employer heading

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Locum Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedics

NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

With over 14,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services.  The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.

As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds.  All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.

Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme

To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities.  This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification.  Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.

if you are blind or visually impaired and require application material in an alternative format- such as Braille, large print, audio or accessible electronic formats or  you require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team on  01332 788466

Care Leaver Guaranteed Interview Scheme

The Trust is proud to be a signatory of the Care Leavers Covenant and is committed to supporting care-experienced people into employment.

Applicants who identify as a care leaver and who meet the essential criteria for the role, as detailed in the person specification, will be guaranteed an interview.

If you wish to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this within your application.

Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for; 

Job overview

This is a locum appointment for 12 months for an Orthopaedic Consultant Surgeon. This will be based at Royal Derby Hospital (RDH) 

The successful candidates will bring one or more subspeciality interests that align with the needs of our department.  These may include:

  • Primary hip and knee arthroplasty
  • Revision hip arthroplasty
  • Orthopaedic Trauma and Limb reconstruction

Main duties of the job

You will work collaboratively across our sites with a base hospital at RDH and contribute to delivering high quality, patient centred care.  This role may involve a split site job plan to maximise opportunities for optimising patient pathways and service development.  

We in turn offer a supportive multidisciplinary environment committed to innovation and excellence.  Opportunities for research, teaching, leadership within a progressive Trust.  Access to modern facilities and a strong network of clinical colleagues.  

Working for our organisation

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

  • Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
  • On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
  • Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

  • We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
  • We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
  • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
  • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
  • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
  • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
  • We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
  • UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You should possess FRCS or equivalent.

Responsible for the continuing care and treatment of patients in your charge and personal performance of clinical duties as agreed in your job plan, allowing for all proper delegation to and training of your staff, the teaching of staff in training, and the multidisciplinary team. 

Person specification

Qualifications and Eligibility

Essential criteria
  • MBBS / MBChB or equivalent
  • FRCS (Tr & Orth) or equivalent higher qualification
  • Life Support Qualification - ATLS
  • Full GMC Registration with a license to practice at time of application
Desirable criteria
  • Additional higher medical/scientific degree relevant to the specialty
  • Training Qualification
  • GMC Specialist Register for Trauma and Orhopaedics Specialty OR within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview OR If applying for Full GMC Registration & Licence to Practice simultaneously with a Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) application, supporting documentary evidence must be provided at interview, to confirm an application has been submitted & is under consideration by the GMC.

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria
  • Comprehensive technical expertise in acute and elective surgery
  • Recognised Fellowship in one or more sub-specialty
  • Evidence of independent clinical practice
  • Up to date and relevant clinical knowledge in the specialty & evidence of an understanding of its application
  • 1 year NHS experience

Teaching, Audit and Research

Essential criteria
  • Evidence & experience of supervising and teaching resident doctors and medical students
  • Ability to & experience of teaching clinical skills
  • Experience of & commitment to clinical audit and/or Quality Improvement Projects (QIP)
  • Evidence and ability to assess & apply evidence-based research into every day clinical practice
  • Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements relevant to the specialty
Desirable criteria
  • Specific teaching qualification
  • Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to under-graduates
  • Attended a recognised teaching training course

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCare Leaver CovenantStep into healthArmed Forces CovenantCareLeaver CovenantAge Friendly EmployerNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

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.

Application numbers

If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Claire Connolly
Job title
Service Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01332 786449
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