Locum Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Hip Surgeon
- Contractor
Job summary
This is a Locum post for a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with an interest in Trauma and Hip Surgery (including hip arthroplasty, arthroscopy and periprosthetic fracture management) at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful applicant will support the current delivery of the Trauma and Orthopaedic Service, including contribution to the development of these services at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.
The appointee will join the existing team to provide specialist care to this growing population of patients, and raise departmental profiles through teaching and education.
The aim of the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, Orthopaedic Department is to become a leader in the field of Orthopaedic management and the successful applicant must therefore have the pre-requisite procedural and leadership skills as well as team work, drive and ambition to succeed in achieving these goals.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be expected to share with the present staff, the large clinical load referred from a range of sources. There is a general trauma commitment sharing a weekday and weekend on-calls with the existing teams.
The successful applicant will be expected to independently manage and operate on their own caseload of patients. This includes holding specialist knowledge and skill in hip and knee arthroplasty and arthroscopy, including the ability to run lists independently without any senior oversight.
The postholder will participate in all further training and educational opportunities for junior medical/nursing staff, general practice vocational trainees, general practitioners and medical students.
There is a trauma meeting every morning starting at 07:45hrs. There is a monthly clinical governance meeting. There are weekly post-graduate teaching sessions and designated CT and FY training sessions. There are close training links with Oxford and St Mary's in London.
Participate actively and enthusiastically in the clinical governance, teaching and management activities of the department.
Record all absence from the Trust using Department and Trust processes; provide this record at annual job plan review; and provide cross cover for colleagues' leave when necessary.
About us
The Trauma and Orthopaedics Department at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust provides a comprehensive Trauma and Orthopaedic Service in all aspects of emergency and elective surgery both for adults and children.
We offer a wide variety of routine and complex orthopaedic procedures for fractures and musculoskeletal problems across the following subspecialties:
- Hip & knee
- Foot & ankle
- Hand & wrist
- Shoulder & elbow
- Spine
- Paediatric Orthopaedics and Trauma
- Adult Trauma
- Deformity correction
We form part of the Thames Valley Trauma Network and work in partnership with neighbouring Trusts across the Thames Valley to provide the best possible standard of care to our patients. Patients that require sarcoma and major/poly trauma care may be treated at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre or the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, which is the regional specialist-commissioned Orthopaedic and Major Trauma provider.
We are a training department, welcoming and investing in student nurses, therapists, junior doctors and regularly host work experience students across all specialisms. We also offer six highly respected and sought after fellowships, as well as offering training opportunities across all clinical and administrative disciplines.
Details
Date posted: 26 October 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 193-MS2293PCG
Job locations: Royal Berkshire Hospital, Craven Road, Reading, RG1 5AN, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities:
The successful applicant will be expected to share with the present staff, the large clinical load referred from a range of sources. There is a general trauma commitment sharing a weekday and weekend on-calls with the existing teams.
The successful applicant will be expected to independently manage and operate on their own caseload of patients. This includes holding specialist knowledge and skill in hip and knee arthroplasty and arthroscopy, including the ability to run lists independently without any senior oversight.
The postholder will participate in all further training and educational opportunities for junior medical/nursing staff, general practice vocational trainees, general practitioners and medical students.
There is a trauma meeting every morning starting at 07:45hrs. There is a monthly clinical governance meeting. There are weekly post-graduate teaching sessions and designated CT and FY training sessions. There are close training links with Oxford and St Marys in London.
Participate actively and enthusiastically in the clinical governance, teaching and management activities of the department.
Record all absence from the Trust using Department and Trust processes; provide this record at annual job plan review; and provide cross cover for colleagues leave when necessary.
Comply with all department and Trust policies, procedures and guidelines, and work providing care in line with national standards.
Take personal responsibility for attending all mandatory training and in particular adhere to and maintain accountability for Infection Prevention and Control practice.
Participate in appropriate Continuing Professional Development activities; complete annual appraisal and revalidation requirements; work to achieve objectives set at annual appraisal and job plan review.
Management Responsibilities:
Surveillance and management of MoM hip patients
Departmental roles which will be developed following appointment
Person Specification
Audit management & IT
Essential
- Ability to work within clinical governance guidelines
- Undertake audits and present data as required
- Good IT skills, use of patient and hospital database
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical leadership role demonstrating accountability for quality of care
Research, Teaching Skill & Experience
Essential
- Track record of publications in peer reviewed journals
- Evidence or providing good teaching and supervision to trainees
Desirable
- Educational qualification
Patient Experience
Essential
- Contributes to improving patients experience
- See patients as individuals and involve them in decisions about their care
- Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service
- Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to abide by the Trust CARE Values; Compassionate, Aspirational, Respectful and Excellence
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligence in both written and spoken English
- Willingness to take responsibility, and exert appropriate authority
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary team, understanding each others unique role
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC/eligible for registration Within 6 months of CCST in (Speciality) at interview date
- Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of the United Kingdom or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. PhD/ MD submitted/awarded
Clinical experience, knowledge and skills
Essential
- Fellowship trained in Hip arthroscopy
- Fully trained in Trauma and Orthopaedics
- Fellowship trained or equivalent experience in arthroplasty and periprosthetic fracture surgery
- Fully trained in arthroplasty of the knee
- all aspects of general orthopaedics and patient care
- Previous responsibility for clinical governance and GMC good medical practice
Desirable
- Previous Consultant experience in an NHS Trust
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name: Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Berkshire Hospital, Craven Road, Reading, RG1 5AN, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Clinical Director Trauma and Orthopaedics, Mr Daniel Rolton, Daniel.Rolton@royalberkshire.nhs.uk, 01183227415
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