Job summary
- Main area
- Trauma and orthopaedics
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Fixed Term Consultant
- Contract
- 6 months (Fixed Term)
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 279-RSCHPRHFTCONT&O-628
- Employer
- University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- RSCH/PRH and must be prepared to travel to all sites within the Trust
- Town
- Brighton / Haywards Heath
- Salary
- £109,725 - £145,478 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Fixed Term Consultant T&O – Major Trauma with an interest in Knee
NHS Medical & Dental: Fixed Term Consultant
Job overview
Applications are invited for a Locum Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics - Major Trauma with an interest in Knee.
The appointed candidate is expected to perform all aspects of orthopaedic trauma. It is essential that they are able to treat all aspects of trauma around the knee.
The role will cover trauma operating with fracture clinics (including virtual), ward rounds, trauma operating, elective operating and other roles necessary to support the department. Elective surgery is undertaken at the SOTC which is a GIRFT accredited HVLC Hub. The appointee is expected to support the polytrauma and acute knee service.
The appointee is expected to be committed to the improvement of quality of clinical care and to participate in incident reporting, risk management and Clinical Unit Governance Meetings which are held every other month. Attendance to such meetings is obligatory outside of mitigating circumstances.
Main duties of the job
• Undertaking administrative duties associated with patient care.
• Work and support all members of the clinical team in theatres, clinics and wards.
• Day to day management of patients, liaison with trauma nurse practitioners and participation in meetings.
• Undertake and be up to date with mandatory training.
• Observe the rules and policies together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
• Ensure to maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
The on-call responsibility for this post will include participation in polytrauma rota – 1 in 16 weekdays and 1 in 12 weekends. (3% Category A ).
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating.
Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.
Person specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Basic medical degree
- FRCSOrth or appropriate specialist qualification or its recognised equivalent.
- Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. • If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Orthopaedics or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. • If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
Desirable criteria
- Higher Degree
- BSc, MSc, MD
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential criteria
- Minimum of 6 months’ post CCT fellowship experience major trauma
- Minimum of 6 months post CCT knee surgery.
Desirable criteria
- 12 months’ post CCT fellowship experience major trauma
- 12 months post CCT knee surgery
- Consultant level experience
Knowledge
Desirable criteria
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential criteria
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable criteria
- Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential criteria
- Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable criteria
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential criteria
- Appropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
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
- Enis Guryel
- Job title
- Clinical Director for MSK
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01273 696955
- Additional information
Applicants are invited to visit the hospital or to phone for informal discussion by arrangement with:
Enis Guryel – Clinical Director - [email protected]
Alastair Robertson – Trauma Lead – [email protected]
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
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- 1st Floor, 21 Farncombe Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 2BW
- St Mary’s Hall, Eastern Road, Brighton and Hove, BN2 5JJ
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