Job summary
- Main area
- Trauma and Orthopaedics
- Grade
- Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent: Plus an additional 3% non-resident on call supplement.
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 344-6441CONQEH
- Employer
- East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother Hospital
- Town
- Margate
- Salary
- £105,504 - £139,882 per annum. Plus an additional 3% non-resident on call supplement.
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics (Revision Hip & Knee Surgery)
Consultant
Job overview
Candidates will need to show evidence of specialist training in Lower Limb arthroplasty and Revision surgery. It is desirable that the selected candidate increase the skill mix within the current unit. The candidate must also be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge and experience of treating lower limb conditions, both elective and trauma, as well as be competent in general non-specialist trauma as they will participate in the general on-call rota.
Main duties of the job
Working for our organisation
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000.
The orthopaedic service has a reputation for clinical excellence, training, and innovation. The Trust is proud to be a designated MRC hub for revision knee surgery, with the necessary infrastructure, case volume, and expertise to support complex revision work.
We offer flexible and fulfilling career solutions that work for you and unique opportunities to innovate and inspire – all in a county where you can enjoy your life to the full, whatever your interest.
We also offer removal expenses (substantive positions), up to 32 days’ annual leave and active support for study, quality improvement and patient safety work as part of our ‘We care’ improvement journey, and medical education and research.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please don't hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Please note that the interview date has been set as guidance and my be subject to change.
Person specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential criteria
- Full GMC registration with licence to practice
- Minimum 5 years NHS Experience
- CCT (or equivalent) in Trauma & Orthopaedics
- Fellowship-level training in complex primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty
- Strong experience in managing complex arthroplasty cases and revision scenarios
Desirable criteria
- Experience with robotic-assisted or computer-navigated arthroplasty
- Evidence of leadership in service development or multidisciplinary collaboration
- Higher degree (e.g. MD, PhD, MSc) or research experience
- Engagement with national bodies (e.g. BOA, BHS, GIRFT, NJR committees)
Clinical/Technical Expertise
Essential criteria
- Strong experience in managing complex arthroplasty cases and revision scenarios
- Able to operate within a teaching/training culture
- Possesses range of clinical knowledge, skills & information technology expertise
- Displays sound professional judgement
Clinical Governance
Essential criteria
- Understands the issues of patient safety & of operating within a litigious & complaints culture
- Shows self-discipline eg record-keeping & legibility
- Shows an approach based on critical enquiry and evidence-based medicine
- Embraces evidence-based practice & audit
- Interest in research & development
Desirable criteria
- Participation in Governance, Hospital committees, audit
- Publications in speciality in peer-reviewed journals within last 5 years
Personal/professional attributes
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication and team-working skills
- Recognises clinical constraints & the realities of rationing of care
- Ability to cope with considerable pressure as well as to adapt to constant change & new demands
- Ability to demonstrate decisiveness and accountability
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrates energy, enthusiasm & initiative in pursuing innovation and the highest standards for patients, juniors, others, colleagues & the organisation
Other requirements
Essential criteria
- Able to communicate clearly, avoiding jargon, with a range of different people
- Builds strong & effective relationships with patients, families & colleagues with the ability to gain their trust & Confidence
- Ability to cope with considerable pressure as well as to adapt to constant change & new demands
- Demonstrates energy, enthusiasm & initiative in pursuing innovation and the highest standards for patients, juniors, others, colleagues & the organisation
- Ability to direct and organise teams
Intellect and Education
Essential criteria
- Shows breadth of awareness & a range of problem-solving skills
- Encourages ongoing learning & an educative culture, both for self and others
Desirable criteria
- Postgraduate qualification
- Higher degrees in academia
- Publications in speciality in peer-reviewed journals within last 5 year
Organisation and Planning (both personal & departmental
Essential criteria
- Understands the issues of patient safety & of operating within a litigious & complaints culture
- Shows self-discipline eg record-keeping & legibility
- Able to juggle a large number of demands by setting priorities & planning effectively
- Able to manage conflicting & unpredictable demands
- Excellent communication and team-working skills
Desirable criteria
- Participation in Governance, Hospital Committees, Audit
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
- Mr Jai Relwani
- Job title
- Lead Clinician for Trauma & Orthopaedics
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
For further information or to arrange informal visits please contact Mr J Relwani via email on [email protected]
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