Job summary
- Main area
- Trauma and Orthopaedics
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 188-MA20826
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- T&O Snr Med Staff
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £113,565 - £150,569
- Closing
- 19/08/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 09/09/2026
Employer heading
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon - Lower Limb Trauma
NHS Medical & Dental Consultant
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon - Lower Limb Trauma
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Permanent
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
You will join a team of 27 specialist Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeons delivering a high-quality service to the local and regional population. This post will consolidate the range of specialist trauma expertise available in our Major Trauma Centre (MTC), allowing for timely access to surgery for all patients. The posts will contribute to both the on-call and trauma ward round consultant rota, allowing us to deliver a high-quality, responsive service. The post will contribute to the development of a modern and dynamic outpatient service, using virtual and tele consultations, where appropriate.
We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled hip and knee orthopaedic consultant with a specialist interest in the management of trauma. The successful candidate will join a dynamic multidisciplinary team, providing expert clinical care, surgical interventions, and ongoing management for patients presenting with complex orthopaedic conditions, including major trauma injuries.
You will provide general trauma surgery, as part of their on-call activities, elective practice will not be immediately available. You will lead and participate in specialised clinics dedicated to trauma assessment, treatment planning, and post-operative follow-up. This position also requires contributing to teaching, training, and research within the orthopaedic department, fostering innovation and evidence-based practice.
Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Proposed interview date: 9th September 2026
This vacancy closes on or before 19th August 2026
Person specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential criteria
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Success in Intercollegiate specialty examination or overseas equivalent
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT
- Experience of supervising Foundation doctors and Specialty trainees
- Fellowship training in lower limb arthroplasty
Desirable criteria
- Entry on Specialist Register
- Demonstrable experience of active and widespread audit participation
- Experience of supervising SpRs
- Specialist in lower limb arthroplasty, periprosthetic fractures and complex trauma
Aptitudes and skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
- Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of emergency problems
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Ability to organise and manage out-patient priorities, trauma waiting lists and operating lists
- Ability to teach clinical and operative skills
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Demonstrable commitment to continuing personal medical education
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Desirable criteria
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
- Publications in journals
- Presentations at National level
Living Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jonathan Watson
- Job title
- Care Group Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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