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Job summary

Main area
Orthopaedics
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref
224-PA20260303521-A
Employer
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHSFT
Town
Oswestry
Salary
£113,565 - £150,569 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
26/06/2026 23:59

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Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Arthroplasty Lower Limb

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Here at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, we are very proud of our reputation for providing outstanding care to our patients.

In the National Staff Survey, 69% of our staff would recommend the Trust as a place to work and 91% would recommend the hospital to a friend or family for treatment.  79% of staff say patient care is our top priority.

Our continued success is accomplished through the skills and expertise of our staff, which is underpinned by our values: Professional, Excellence, Respect, Friendly, Inclusive and Caring.  

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a new consultant post from February 2027 within the Arthroplasty (Lower Limb) Service at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

The post holder will be part of the existing 22 consultants within the Arthroplasty team. We deliver very high volumes of primary, complex, and revision hip and knee surgery to our local area and nationally.

Our consultants have access to great facilities in a busy, patient focused,  rewarding environment.

Main duties of the job

This post is for a permanent whole time (10 Programmed Activities) Arthroplasty Consultant at the Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This is a full- time post wholly based at the RJAH with no regular trauma commitment. However, there will be a requirement to manage patients with Periprosthetic Trauma Fractures.

The successful candidate would be expected to participate fully in and contribute to the life of this nationally and internationally renowned specialist orthopaedic hospital by developing and promoting the Arthroplasty service.

Initially the successful candidate would be expected to deliver high quality elective primary hip and knee replacement surgery.

Working for our organisation

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.

Joining RJAH is more than just a job – we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role. 

We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities.  

RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.

The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.

We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Applicants will be able to demonstrate through their application that they are sufficiently trained lower limb arthroplasty surgery and capable of developing this as their sub-specialty interest. 

Interested candidates will be listed on the GMC's Specialist Register for Trauma and Orthopaedics (or be within 6 months of being at the time of interview) and have completed an appropriate post-specialist registration fellowship (minimum 12 month  duration).

Person specification

Experience and specialist knowledge

Essential criteria
  • All round orthopaedic experience to include significant primary hip and knee experience.
  • Twelve-month post-specialist registration fellowship in arthroplasty surgery.
  • Sufficient knowledge of knee and hip arthroplasty plus evidence of independent practice in theatres and out-patients for all levels of arthroplasty

Qualifications and Registration

Essential criteria
  • Full GMC Registration with license to practice and with no restrictions on practice and currently practicing clinician
  • Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Trauma and Orthopaedics, via CCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview CESR or European Community Rights
  • FRCS (T&O) or demonstrable equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • Higher degree eg MD/PhD

Audit, Research and Teaching

Essential criteria
  • Understanding of principles of audit and demonstrates recent leadership of audit, process and outcomes.process and outcomes. (including process, outcomes and change in practice)
  • Proven teaching skills and commitment to training of junior doctors.
  • Understands the principles and applications of clinical research and lists recent research publications and presentation of papers relevant to 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.

Application numbers

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Victoria Allen
Job title
Service Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07599105379
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